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Introducing the 2018 Senior King and Queen

Don and Celest Griggs Senior King & Queen

Don and Celest Griggs Senior King & Queen

By Margret Hill

Please allow me to introduce you to the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation 2018 Senior King and Queen, Don and Celeste Griggs.  Congratulations Royalty.

Mrs. Celeste Brown Griggs was born in Waterloo, Iowa.  She graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1963, where she was a class mate and sweet heart of Don Griggs.  Mrs. Griggs joined Don in California after his return from overseas duty.  They were married in 1965 in Oceanside, California.

After moving to the Inland Empire, Celeste worked for Pacific Telephone Company and attended San Bernardino Valley College.  She became a home maker with their three children for five years before deciding to return to the work force.  She worked for Kaiser Permanent for twenty-seven years, retiring as Supervisor of staffing and payroll in the Appointment Center in Fontana.

Mr. Don Griggs was born in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1961.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps where he served for four years.  He was employed by Southern California Edison for ten years before entering the retail business.  Eager to be involved with his new community, Don was instrumental in bringing Boy Scouting to the inner city of San Bernardino serving as a Neighborhood Commissioner over seeing several troops and Cub Packs during the late sixties. Don took boys on overnight scouting trips and chaperoned them at the Helen Dade Boy Scouts of America Camp in Lake Arrowhead during the summer.

Griggs is well known for his impeccable style of clothing and his love for neckties.  He was co-owner of Irv Silvers Men’s Fashions for fifteen years, having stores located in the Inland Center Mall of San Bernardino and The Tyler Galleria of Riverside. He became President of the Merchants Association at Tyler Galleria.

He was hired by Nordstrom’s to manage the Men’s Clothing Department for fifteen years until he retired.  While there, he was able to display and sell his personal design collection of ties; “Designs by Don”.  Always one to ensure that employees of all races were treated with equity, Mr. Griggs co-founded the Diversity Board to oversee that a certain percentage of employees hired were people of color.

Mr. Griggs has been a small business owner for over thirty years. “I felt there was a niche market that had not been touched in men’s neckwear. I envisioned a quality line of African print men’s neckwear that would reflect elegance and significance, while appealing to professional and distinguished men.” 

The Griggs were volunteers at Priscilla’s Helping Hands and now host H.U.G.S (Home Unity Growth Groups).

Letter to the Editor: Hidden Community Angel

From left to right: Debbie Lagaret, Alysha Darby and Adrienne Braxton.

From left to right: Debbie Lagaret, Alysha Darby and Adrienne Braxton.

By Alysha Darby

I met a woman named “Debbie” at the Walmart in Redlands. She was the woman who checks the receipt as you’re walking out the door. I was struggling to get my receipt out of my wallet because I had a big box in my hand. Anyways, she was saying sorry that she had to do this it was a part of her job, I said, “Oh no worries.”

She said, “Yeah, I have stage III cancer but I still got to get up and come do my job because I need it, and I’m going to beat cancer. I’m a survivor.” Then she told me she wanted to get extensions like me and braids when her hair grows back! Then she told me she loved me and said, “Come see me again sister.”

After I spoke with one of Debbie’s daughters, she revealed to me that Debbie had been a district manager at Walmart for 23 years and that after being out of work for only four months (for radiation and Chemotherapy treatment) Walmart moved her down to a door greeter and cut her pay by $4 an hour! Debbie now has to work every single day while in pain, then goes home to take care of her own sick mother. Talk about a soldier!  Debbie’s daughter explained to me that finances are a problem due to all Debbie’s expensive hospital bills.

Last week, me and my boyfriend Mo Ziah met up with Adrienne Braxton and Sonia Adams from Celebrating a Vision Foundation. We put together a gift basket for Ms. Debbie which included chocolate covered strawberries, a prayer blanket, gift cards, candles, a survivor t-shirt and a lot of chocolate covered goodies.

God is really working through me because I have never had so much passion to help someone that I didn’t even know! This is only the beginning.

I believe raising this money could honestly change Debbie’s life and at least allow her to battle this cancer head up without having financial problems as well. She deserves that chance! Please anything can help, thank you all. You can visit https://www.gofundme.com/debbie-lagaret-cancer-fighter to donate.

This Weeks Job News

Construction-General Assembler-Door Assembly needed – in San Bernardino, CA. $11.50-$12.50/hr.  Call (951) 823-0023

Bus Servicer needed – in Perris, CA. Call Mike (909) 636-6462

Material Handler-General Labor-Production needed – in Moreno Valley, CA. Call (951) 823-0023

Shop Labor needed – in Murrieta, CA. Apply in person 41205 Golden Gate Circle, Murrieta, CA 92562

General Service Tech/Tire Installer needed – in Woodcrest, Riverside, CA. Call Martha (951) 425-4100

Detailer needed – in Ontario, CA. Call Rod Gallagher (714) 809-0653

Freight Handler-3rd shift needed – in Fontana, CA. Call (877) 246-2855

Inventory Lead Associate needed – in Redlands, CA. Call (909) 328-4022

Necesitamos Personal Para Trabajar – in Ontario, CA. Call Miguel (951) 202-8131

Experienced EPJ Operators needed – in Riverside, CA. Call Mayra or Rhonda (909) 346-2008

Analytical Industries, Inc. – is seeking an Assembly Line Production Worker in Pomona, CA. $12.00-$12.50/hr.  indeed.com

Humano, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Freight Handler/Palletizer in Fontana, CA. $11.50-$16.50/hr.  indeed.com

P. Richards – is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Order Filler (F/T) in Mira Loma, CA. $12.95/hr.  www.indeed.com

Industrial Metal Supply – is seeking a 1st shift Material Handler-Puller Cutter in Riverside, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Living Spaces – is seeking an Order Picker in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

Pauley Construction, LLC – is seeking a Material Handler in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Ryder – is seeking a Material Handler I in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Western Metal Service – is seeking a Production Worker/Helper in Bloomington, CA. indeed.com

DHL Supply Chain – is seeking a Pallet Jack Operators in Ontario, CA. $14.35/hr.  indeed.com

Manpower – is seeking an Inspector/Packer in Ontario, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com

A & R Tarpaulins – is seeking a Production Laborer-Entry Level in Fontana, CA. $11.00-$11.95/hr.  indeed.com

P & E Construction, Inc. – is seeking a Driver/Stocker in Orange, CA. indeed.com

ABC Supply Co., Inc. – is seeking a Delivery Material Handler/Roof Loader in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

JHD Corporation – is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Ontario, CA. $13.00-$18.00/hr.  indeed.com

Eye Ojo Corporation – is seeking a Packaging Graphic Designer in Ontario, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Goodwill Industries of Southern California – is seeking a Material Handler I in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

GEODIS – is seeking a Material Handler in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

RTE Welding & Quality Tank Repair – is seeking a Parts Delivery Driver/Receiving Clerk in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Select Staffing – is seeking a Material Handler in Mira Loma, CA. $13.10/hr.  indeed.com

Manpower – is seeking a Product Handler in Irvine, CA. $13.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

TW Services – is seeking an Order Selector in Fontana, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Finish Master – is seeking a Distribution Center Order Selector in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com

Novolex – is seeking a Packer Inspector in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

TST, Inc. – is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Worker in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Greenpath Recovery, Inc. – is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Colton, CA. indeed.com

Heydude Shoes-Wewood Watches – is seeking a Planner in San Bernardino, CA. $17.00/hr.  indeed.com

Le Saint Logistics – is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Redneck Trailer Supplies – is seeking a Material Handler/Warehouse in Jurupa, CA. indeed.com

Loyalty Business Center – is seeking a General Laborer in Riverside, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Select Staffing – is seeking a Material Handler for Distribution in Mira Loma, CA. $12.60/hr.  indeed.com

Simpson Strong Tie – is seeking a Production Worker-Autos in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Aquamar – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk (Bilingual) in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $11.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Drive De Vilbiss Healthcare – is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Rialto, CA. $11.50/hr.  indeed.com

Great Hire, Inc. – is seeking an Order Picker in Fontana, CA. $11.50/hr.  indeed.com

Murtech Consulting – is seeking a Material Handler in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Bob’s Discount Furniture – is seeking a Shipping-Picker in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Kindred Healthcare – is seeking a Food Service Aide-Handler (P/T) Days in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Christie Digital – is seeking a Picker/Packer in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Unis Logistics – is seeking a DC Manager in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com

Niagara Bottling Co. – is seeking a Receiving Associate in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

ArdentMills – is seeking a Packing and Shipping Worker in Colton, CA. indeed.com

Southland Employment Services, Inc. – is seeking a Material Handler in Commerce, CA. $13.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Packer Sanitation Services, Inc. – is seeking a Laborer (Hourly) in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

SunNest Services, LLC – is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Redlands, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

First Rate Staffing – is seeking a Material Handler in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Aman Garage Doors – is seeking a Warehouse/Back-up Driver in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $15.50-$17.50/hr.  indeed.com

WorkForce Enterprises – is seeking a Pick and Pack Worker in Fontana, CA. $11.00-$11.50/hr.  indeed.com

York Employment Services, Inc. – is seeking a Loader/Order Selector in Mira Loma, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Big & Tall of DC – is seeking a Shipping/Warehouse Associate in Yorba Linda, CA. $11.50-$12.50/hr.  indeed.com

Fed Ex Express – is seeking a Material Handler in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

York Employment – is seeking an Order Selector in Mira Loma, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

VWR International, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Claremont, CA. indeed.com

Associate Direct Services, LLC – is seeking 3rd shift Packers/Empacadoreos in Industry, CA. $11.50-$11.75/hr.  indeed.com

Villarreal Construction – is seeking a General Laborer in Riverside, CA. $100.00-$150.00/day.  indeed.com

Staff Right Solutions – is seeking a General Laborer in Riverside, CA. $11.00-$12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Hulcher Services, Inc. – is seeking a Skilled Laborer in Colton, CA. $18.77/hr.  indeed.com

Army and Air Force Exchange Services – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in March AFB, CA. $13.19-$15.39/hr.  indeed.com

Penske – is seeking a Recruiting Assistant in Corona, CA. indeed.com

 

Polyair – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Corona, CA. indeed.com

DSV – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Allied – is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in Upland, CA. indeed.com

Judicial Council of California – is seeking a Deputy Clerk in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

San Bernardino County – is seeking a Senior Board Services Specialist in San Bernardino, CA. $17.75-$23.55/hr.  indeed.com

YRC Freight – is seeking a Casual Clerk in Bloomington, CA. indeed.com

Learn 4 Life – is seeking a Registrar in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

East Valley Community Health Center – is seeking a Customer Service Rep-Reception in Pomona, CA. indeed.com

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling – is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Control Assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Ponce Ground Services, LLC – is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Estes WestDivision of Estes – is seeking a Terminal Clark III in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

JHD Corporation – is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Ontario, CA. $13.00-$18.00/hr.  indeed.com

Judicial Council of California – is seeking an Assistant Deputy Clerk I, II, III in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

XPo Logistics – is seeking a Customer Service Rep (F/T) in Fontana, CA. $17.93/hr.  indeed.com

Career Strategies – is seeking a Leasing Consultant in the Inland Empire, CA. $11.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

No Contract VoIP – is seeking a Telecommunications Office Assistant in Upland, CA. indeed.com

Goodwill Industries – is seeking a Job Coach (P/T) in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

United Way – is seeking a Veterans Specialist in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

San Antonio Regional Hospital – is seeking a Patient Access Rep in Upland, CA. indeed.com

Monoprice – is seeking a Recruiter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $60,000.00-$75,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

CSPC Healthcare, Inc. – is seeking a Customer Service Rep/Assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Arrowhead Orthopaedics – is seeking a Therapy Front Desk Rep in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Sedgwick Claims Management Services – is seeking a Claims Assistant-Entry Level in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Joseph Cory Holdings, LLC – is seeking an Assistant Delivery Coordinator in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Babcock Labs, Inc. – is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Riverside, CA. $12.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

M Squared Safety, LLC – is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant in Mission Viejo, CA. $12.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Providence Speech and Hearing Center – is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator-Audiology in Mission Viejo, CA. $15.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

Bio Protech USA – is seeking an Administrative Sales Assistant in Chino, CA. $14.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Clear Cloud Solutions, Inc. – is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Pomona, CA. $15.00-$25.00/hr.  indeed.com

Associated Student, Inc. – is seeking a Human Resources Project Assistant in Pomona, CA. $30,703.00-$37,500.00k/yr.  indeed.com

DALIX – is seeking an Administrative Support I in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $11.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Rusnak Auto Group – is seeking a Cashier in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Integrated Care Communities – is seeking an Executive Secretary/Personal Assistant in Moreno Valley, CA. $14.00-$17.00/hr.  indeed.com

ICI Services Corporation – is seeking a Warehouse Specialist in Corona, CA. indeed.com

LA Fitness – is seeking a Front Desk Staff in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Pacific Hospice – is seeking a Volunteer with Hospice in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Penske – is seeking a Recruiting Assistant in Corona, CA. indeed.com

PLS – is seeking a Graphic Designer in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Pacific Dermatology Institute – is seeking a Bilingual Front Office Medical Receptionist in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com

Covina Valley Management, Inc. – Citrus Diagnostics – is seeking a Medical Receptionist in Glendora, CA. $14.60/hr.  indeed.com

Ajilon – is seeking an Export Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $14.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

Loma Linda University Medical Center – is seeking a Unit Secretary in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Pinnacle Hotels USA – is seeking a Concierge in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Rusnak Auto Group – is seeking a Warranty Clerk/Office Assistant in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

San Manuel Casino – is seeking a PBX Operator in Highland, CA. indeed.com

American Solar Advantage – is seeking a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant in Chino, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

US Bank – is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

San Bernardino County – is seeking a Health Information Coding Supervisor in Colton, CA. $25.76-$35.41/hr.  indeed.com

Staffing Network QPA – is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Ontario, CA. $15.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

Road Dog Crew – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk in Corona, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Konnect Resources – is seeking a Data Entry Clerk (Temp) in Corona, CA. $12.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

LANI – is seeking a Medical Records Coder in Riverside, CA. $17.99-$29.63/hr.  indeed.com

San Antonio Regional Hospital – is seeking a Pharmacy Tech in Upland, CA. indeed.com

YRC Freight – is seeking a Supervisor-Freight (P/T) in Bloomington, CA. indeed.com

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton – is seeking a Night Auditor/Front Desk Agent in Chino Hills, CA. indeed.com

ABI Document Support Services – is seeking an Order Entry Specialist I in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Pitney Bowes – is seeking an Operations Administrative Assistant 2nd shift in Corona, CA. indeed.com

TELECU Residential Management – is seeking a Resident Service Coordinator in San Bernardino, CA. $47,476.00k/yr.  indeed.com

The Villalobos Group – is seeking an Office Assistant in Riverside, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Symons Ambulance – is seeking a Medical Records Clerk in San Bernardino, CA. $10.00/hr.  indeed.com

CorVel Corporation – is seeking a Lien Unit Administrative Assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Loma Linda University Shared Services – is seeking an Office Clerk in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Eco Fresh HVAC, Inc. – is seeking a Receptionist (F/T) in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com

Macy’s Celebrates Innovators and Visionaries During Black History Month

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

This month, Macy’s celebrates Black History Month by welcoming a host of innovators in fashion, entertainment, art, music, literature and technology, who are pioneers in their industries. Innovation is one of the cornerstones of Black culture, helping to propel trends, widely influencing pop culture, and changing the face of history. From music to science, Black culture has created a wave of change that has helped drive the country to new heights. With innovation comes an extraordinary opportunity to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and make unprecedented waves.

This year, Macy’s special guests will discuss how they blazed their own paths and how the connection to their heritage helped inspire their success. Macy’s will also celebrate those making a difference and impacting their local communities, while helping to pave the way for future generations.

As part of Macy’s Black History Month celebrations, actress, writer and producer Issa Rae will appear at Macy’s Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles. Macy’s will also welcome Emmy-nominated actress and equal rights advocate, Laverne Cox, at Herald Square in New York City. Both will participate in moderated conversations about Black history, their inspirations and innovation in showbiz.

“These upcoming Black History events serve as wonderful opportunities for Macy’s to bring bold, ground-breaking Black innovators into our stores and to our communities,” said Kristyn Doar-Page, Macy’s vice president of Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. “As a retailer committed to celebrating trailblazers, Macy’s is thrilled to open a space where our community can engage with these artists as they share their life stories and inspirations.”

Issa Rae’s rise from web series creator to one of Hollywood’s It-girls is nothing less than remarkable. Rae’s content has garnered millions of views online and two Golden Globe® nominations for Best Actress for her hit show, HBO’s Insecure. Issa’s web series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl was the recipient of the coveted Shorty Award for Best Web Show, and her first book, a collection of essays, is a New York Times Best Seller. Issa has graced the cover and pages of major national media outlets including Essence, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, CNN, VOGUE and TIME with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The View, and more.

“I am excited to be working with Macy’s during Black History Month to celebrate those young and old whose innovation and talents are transforming American culture and making undeniable contributions to art and entertainment,” said Rae.

Laverne Cox is a two-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer best known for her work on the critically acclaimed Netflix original series Orange Is The New Black, where she plays the groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset. Her work as an actress and advocate landed her on the cover of TIME magazine as well as two Emmy nominations, back-to-back SAG Awards for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series,” a Critic’s Choice nomination, and consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations. Cox is a renowned speaker and has taken her empowering message of moving beyond gender expectations to live more authentically all over the country. Her work as an advocate landed her a coveted spot as one of Glamour magazine’s 2014 Women of the Year. She is the recipient of the Dorian Rising Star Award, the Courage Award from the Anti-Violence Project, The Community Leader Award from the LGBT Center of New York City, was named one of The Grio’s 100 Most Influential African Americans, one of the Top 50 Trans Icons by the Huffington Post, one of Out magazine’s Out 100, was ranked number 5 on the 2014 Root 100 list and is a part of Ebony’s Power 100.

“I am grateful to be working with Macy’s during Black History Month to contribute to powerful conversations about the transformative work being done by young innovators,” said Cox. “There is never a better time to discuss the contributions made by the Black community, and what an inspiration it is to be among those fighting for change.”

At each of the Black History Month events, Macy’s customers will have an opportunity to meet and greet with event special guests. For additional information on Macy’s Black History Month festivities and special guests, please visit macys.com/celebrate.

Macy’s Black History Month events will be held at the following stores:

Macy’s Baldwin Hills (Los Angeles) – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. with Issa Rae

Macy’s Culver City (Los Angeles) – Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.

Black Ivy Financial Group Trains Youth Entrepreneurs, Helps Them Expand Their Business

Genesis presents her business plan to a panel of mock investors at the 3rd Annual Black History Expo in San Bernardino. Her business is currently up and running. (Photo credit: Naomi K. Bonman)

Genesis presents her business plan to a panel of mock investors at the 3rd Annual Black History Expo in San Bernardino. Her business is currently up and running. (Photo credit: Naomi K. Bonman)

Entrepreneurship is becoming more relevant, especially among our youth. Youth are seeing the liquidity and benefits of being your own boss. Not only do you set your own hours, but you are in control of how much money you make. There’s no worrying about not working enough hours during the week to make what you made the following week or having your salary tapped to where you can’t make anymore more money, even if you did work an extra ten hours during the week.

However, although this sounds amazing because it is, the steps in starting and a maintaining a business can be quite difficult in the beginning stages. This is why programs, such as Black Ivy Financial Group were created; to assist and train youth on the tools that they need in order to succeed in their business.

Black Ivy Financial Group was founded by Bridgett Myrell. She and her team of experienced licensed professionals specialize in providing a series of financial literacy workshops for parents and students that incorporate the A-G requirements in Math, Language Arts, History, and Critical Thinking. They introduce the students to basic financial terms such as budgeting, debt management, saving and investing, college planning and how to be a savvy consumer.

BIFG was at the 3rd Annual Black History Expo in san Bernardino on Saturday, February 3, where they trained a group of students in how to write a business plan and how to pitch that business plan in 60 seconds to potential investors.

For more information about the workshops or BIFG, please email Myrell at admin@blackuvyfg.com.

Photo Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Celebration

IMG_7963By John Coleman, Community Photographer

Monuments honoring and celebrating the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  his life, works and words continue to be conceived and constructed in concrete, bronze and steel; of water, wax and spray paint and     sited in hallowed places, such as among England’s most revered figures in Westminster Abbey in London (30 feet tall); hewed from America’s “Stone of Hope” on the National Mall in D.C.    (20 feet); Artfully presented as a flock of birds flying as one, “Free at Last”, at Boston University where Dr. King earned his PhD; or (9 feet) A universal figure, Dr. King here is an African Benin Chief, holding a Coptic Cross in one hand and an Indian Prayer Wheel in the other, in MLK Plaza, Chicago, IL; Or in Sweden; in Jerusalem; in Havana, Cuba; in Harlem or in San Bernardino.   Recognition and appreciation of/for Dr. King broadens and deepens, still, 50 years after his martyrdom.

Here in San Bernardino, the MLK Monument/Statue is located at 300 N D Street facing East in a small park that rises to the San Bernardino City Hall entrance. The park includes a fountain as water quietly flows over a bed of smooth river rock and the area around the statue where annual celebrations have been held since its beginning.

San Bernardino’s two-part 2018 Celebration of the life, works and words of Dr. King began hours earlier with a Community Awards Breakfast on the CSUSB campus which allowed time for travel several miles to Downtown before opening the celebration at the statue.

Another Successful Year in the Bag! San Bernardino Black History Expo

By Naomi K. Bonman

It was another successful year for the annual Black History Expo in San Bernardino. The weather was excellent, the crowd showed out and the talent that performed brought it! The expo was held in Downtown San Bernardino in the Courtyard off of E and Court Street. 
In addition to the performances which included drill teams, steppers, dance teams, rappers, singers and more, guests indulged in a wide range of vendor booths where they were able to get their shop on and grub on. There were also groups that passed out information to keep our community engaged in issues that affect us. 
Each year the expo is expanding. We wonder what year four will have in store. If you missed this year’s event, please view a few photos at below. Hope to see you next year! 

This Weeks Job News

Jobs for This Week:

Satellite Tech needed – in So Cal. Call Francisco (951) 202-6762

Paint Prepper needed – in Temecula, CA. Apply in person 27590 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, CA 92590.  No resumes

General Labor wanted – in Ontario, CA. Call Carol Rangel (909) 476-2955.  $12.00/hr.

Rack Installers/Construction Helpers needed – in Fontana, CA. $13.00/hr.  Call (909) 395-0243

Construction Workers needed – in Fontana, CA. Call Kevin (310) 406-4641 8:00am-4:00pm to apply.  No texting

Company – is seeking General Service Tech/Tire Installer in Temecula, Winchester, CA. Call Saul (951) 719-1600

Beaumont Lowes – is seeking General Labor in Beaumont, CA. Apply at Employment Solutions, 10444 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.  92505

Mobil Field Tech needed – in Upland, CA. Call (909) 949-2156

General Labor Warehouse needed – in Ontario, CA. Call (909) 443-5050

General Labor needed – in Ontario, CA. Call John (909) 917-8266

DHL Chain – is seeking Warehouse Operators (Case Pickers) in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Canadian Sales Agency – is seeking a Material Handler in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

New Vision – is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Manager in Ontario, CA. $20,000.00-$40,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

Fas Temps – is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Sapphire Chandelier, LLC – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Anaheim, CA. $14.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

Morgan Handler – is seeking a Material Handler in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Niagara Bottling Co. – is seeking a Receiving Associate in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

The Hellman Group – is seeking a Material Handler Trainee in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

H & E Equipment Services – is seeking a Yard Worker in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Buena Vista Food Products – is seeking Mixers, Scalers and Production Workers in Azusa, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Humano – is seeking a Warehouse Freight Handler/Palletizer in Fontana, CA. $11.50-$16.50/hr.  indeed.com

Triad Bellows Design and Mfg., – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Worker in Anaheim, CA. www.indeed.com

Walmart – is seeking a Freight Handler in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Home Chef – is seeking a Production Associate in San Bernardino, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

ICI Services Corporation – is seeking a Naval Warehouse Specialist in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Sauder Companies – is seeking a Transquad Picker in Jurupa, CA. indeed.com

Neovia Logistics Services, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Quanex Products – is seeking a Production Worker in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

TKC Holdings – is seeking a Shipping Staff in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

TKC Holdings – is seeking a CAM-Material Handler in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Managing Personnel Services – is seeking General Labor in Ontario, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

States Logistics – is seeking an Order Picker/Forklift Operator 2nd shift in Ontario, CA. $12.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

JHD Corporation – is seeking an Office Assistant in Ontario, CA. $11.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Pro Crete Resources, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Delivery Driver & Shipping/Receiving Specialist in Costa Mesa, CA. indeed.com

BTL Machine – is seeking a Receiving Inspector in corona, CA. indeed.com

Arrow Staffing – is seeking General Laborer in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Manpower, Inc. – is seeking a Production Specialist/Production Worker (F/T) in Pomona, CA. $16.69/hr.  indeed.com

Manpower, Inc. – is seeking a Receiving Equipment Operator in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Yinlun Tdi, LLC – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead (Forklift Operator) in Ontario, CA. $13.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

The Adecco Group – is seeking a Receiving Worker in Ontario, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com

NFI Industries – is seeking an Order Selector in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Prime Supply, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Worker in Pomona, CA. $15.00-$18.00/hr.  indeed.com

Tarbell Realtors – is seeking a Shipping/Direct Mail Clerk Worker in Santa Ana, CA. indeed.com

Partners Personnel – is seeking an Order Filler/Puller in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com

Volkswagon Group of America, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Operations Coordinator in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Conco – is seeking a Yard Laborer in Fontana, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Connect Staffing, Inc. – is seeking a Lumber Yard Worker in Riverside, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Stark – is seeking a Warehouse Associate Picker in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Chartwell Staffing Solutions – is seeking Citrus Fruit Packers in Riverside, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

Agua Tri – is seeking a General Laborer in Ontario, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Vario Corporation – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Fed Ex Express – is seeking a (P/T) PM Handler in Ontario, CA. $14.95/hr.  indeed.com

Backyard Products, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk in Riverside, CA. $13.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Crown Tech – is seeking an Entry Level Wiring Worker in Fontana, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com

The Solares Group – is seeking a Sales Associate/Customer Servicer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $18.00-$32.00/hr.  indeed.com

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Praxair – is seeking a Process and Pipeline Tech in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Ralphs – is seeking a Grocery/Stocking Hourly Associate in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

RNS Channel Letters – is seeking an Electrical Sign Assembly Worker in Corona, CA. indeed.com

California Aseptic Beverages – is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk in Fontana, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com

VWR International, LLC – is seeking a Material Handler in Claremont, CA. indeed.com

Options for Youth – is seeking an English Learner Specialist in Fontana, CA. $57,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

Jack’s Box and Crate – is seeking a General Laborer/Warehouse in Riverside, CA. $10.50-$11.00/hr.  indeed.com

General Photonics Corporation – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Chino, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Cintas – is seeking a Stockroom Utility Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

XPO Logistics – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

American Hotel Register Company – is seeking a Warehouse Administrative Assistant in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Department of the Army – is seeking a Tools and Parts Attendant in March AFB, CA. $19.28-$22.49/hr.  indeed.com

Global Environmental Products, Inc. – is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

The Home Depot – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com

Syntech Group – is seeking a Contractor for HP@Aruba Network in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $35.00-$45.00/hr.  indeed.com

On Time Staffing – is seeking a Material Handler in Mira Loma. CA. $11.50/hr.  indeed.com

Loma Linda University Medical Center – is seeking a Document Imaging Specialist in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Pitney Bowes – is seeking a Mail Quality Control Clerk, 3rd shift in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Acuity Brands Lighting – is seeking an Assembly Call Operator in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Kaiser Permanente – is seeking an Admitting Rep (Temp) in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

GEODIS – is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

B. Powell – is seeking a Wood Finisher in Norco, CA. www.indeed.com

Dependable Personnel – is seeking a Material Expeditor in Ontario, CA. $14.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com

AKDY – is seeking an E-Commerce Customer Service Rep in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

MSA Safety, Inc. – is seeking a Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor Production Call Operator in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Northwest Pallet Supply – is seeking a Pallet Sorter/Repair in Rialto, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

Globalux Lighting – is seeking a Customer Service/Inside Sales Person in Ontario, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Workforce Development – is seeking a Data Entry/Warehouse/Errand Runner in Colton, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

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Insource Performance Solutions – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Fontana, CA. $12.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

Apollo Retail Specialist – is seeking an Amazon Home Service Assembly Provider in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Inland Empire Rescue Mission – is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist in Corona, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

The Home Depot – is seeking a Warehouse Support in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com

Amarr/Entrematic – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $15.50-$17.50/hr.  indeed.com

Career Specialist – is seeking a leasing Consultant in Fontana, CA. $10.50-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com

Exclusive Headhunting – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com

Universal Technical Institute – is seeking a Receptionist in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

San Antonio Regional Hospital – is seeking a Housekeeping Aide in Upland, CA. indeed.com

HR Direct Services – is seeking a Packing and Manufacturing Worker in Mira Loma, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

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Stater Bros. Markets – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

HD Supply – is seeking a Warehouse Associate II in Corona, CA. indeed.com

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San Joaquin Valley College – is seeking a Financial Aid Officer in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Office Team – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. $16.15-$18.70/hr.  indeed.com

Sprouts Farmers Market – is seeking a Courtesy Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

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Norton Delgado Family Medicine – is seeking a Prior Authorization Coordinator in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $13.56/hr.  indeed.com

Viewsonic – is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Chino, CA. $12.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

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London Breed Snubbed in her Quest to Become San Francisco’s First Black Mayor

By Charlene Muhammad | California Black Media

The fallout over the replacement of London Breed as San Francisco’s first Black, female mayor in the city’s history with a White male, Mark Farrell as the interim mayor continues.

After the passing of Mayor Ed Lee the first Asian American to be elected in that role suddenly died due to a heart attack on December 12, Breed took the seat as allowed by the city charter.  It also allows supervisors to vote in a successor.

She was to hold the post for the remainder of Lee’s term, six months but served as acting Mayor until January 23, 2018.

Residents protested after Breed’s colleagues voted 6-3 to remove her on January 23.

“In an only-in-San Francisco tale that involved a mix of tech money, racial tension, and political jockeying, the city’s most progressive elected officials spearheaded the ouster of the city’s first female African-American mayor, a woman with roots in the city’s public housing projects, in favor of a white, male venture capitalist who represents the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods,” wrote Benjamin Schneider in the San Francisco Chronicle.

In interviews, Breed, 43, has talked about her upbringing around a lot of poverty, despair, and crime.  She was fortunate enough to attend UC Davis, and in that time, she realized she should not be the only one from her neighborhood to succeed, so she chose to return to make a difference, Breed told Hoodline, an online site for news in San Francisco.

The Sun Reporter Newspaper publisher Amelia Ashley Ward said she was surprised at so many “young white liberal progressives speaking out against Breed.” She continued, “Perhaps San Francisco isn’t as progressive as some people like to think.”  

Kimberly Ellis, former California Democratic Party Chair candidate, chided the Board of Supervisors vote, which many alleged was rigged.

“It only took Democrats 43 days from praising Black women for delivering the U.S. Senate victory in Alabama to disenfranchising the first Black woman Mayor of San Francisco,” posted Ellis on her Facebook page.

“Welp, that’s the Democratic Party establishment for you…,” she continued.

Ellis said the matter is not about the race for mayor.

“This is about making lame excuses, reinterpreting San Francisco’s charter and replacing a progressive woman of color with a wealthy white male moderate. 

So much for all of those pink pussy hats, eh,” she questioned rhetorically.

Ellis is referring to hats worn during the first Women’s March as a symbol of support and solidarity for women’s rights and political resistance.

“But not to worry. We’ll handle it from here… Like we always do. Time to turn rage into election results. See you at the polls,” Ellis’ post continues.

Dr. Willie and Mary Ratcliff, publishers of the San Francisco Bay View Newspaper, feel Breed is now in a better position.

“Nobody did London Breed any favors at Tuesday’s board meeting. Not the supervisors who swept her out of the mayor’s office that had been given to her by the city charter and not Ron Conway and the big money boys whose overly aggressive support was the screen the supervisors hid their racism behind,” indicated the Ratcliffs in a recent editorial.

Breed heads into the June election owing nothing to anybody, only the people of San Francisco, including the neediest, they said. 

The Bay View quoted Fred Jordan, who heads the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce.  “San Francisco is a racist city,” wrote Jordan.  He noted Dianne Feinstein wasn’t removed when she was president of the Board of Supervisors like London Breed, succeeded a mayor who died in office, the outlet continued.

Following the vote, Breed herself spoke out.

“Last night, six of my colleagues voted to elect a successor Mayor to serve until the June election. It’s been an honor to serve the City as Mayor during this difficult time, and I will continue working for ALL San Franciscans to address the important issues we face as a City: homelessness, housing, & public safety,” she stated.

“I am running for Mayor because San Francisco deserves a leader who will fight to get things back on track for families and working people,” announced Breed on in a Facebook post.

Social media sounds off

“My childhood friend I’m sad to say that your colleagues was wrong for voting you out but I & the citizens of SF will vote you back in as the mayor of our city you live in I may be living across the bay from my hometown that I’m going to pray everyday until the day its time to vote you in as mayor because I know the late mayor Ed Lee would rather have you in his place this is just a minor set back so you just continue to look for our people in the city of the lovely San Francisco love you girl,” commented Deidre Bradford on Breed’s thread.

Monica Jones said she welcomes Breed’s candidacy and leadership.  “What went down last night was wrong and unprecedented,” Jones wrote.

Hugh E MC remarked, “#Salute sis. That was a conniving ugly move…but we know this is politrickz…You are handling this with incredible grace….Now let’s Bring them war #DonMachiaveli style.”

“Although, I am not a fan of all of your policies I must say that the vote the board decided on was a bamboozle and wreaked of race-baiting and pure political maneuvering,” commented Amos Gregory.

“I no longer live in SF, so I can call Hilary Ronen out for being a race-baiting manipulator. Breed can’t have a rich white male help her reach her goals, but you can? This BS is the progressive Imprimatur from 2016…telling black folk they’re the tools of white folk, if we only really understood politics, we would know we were being used. Reading Hilary Ronen’s condescending racist claptrap! It’s just Bernie Sanders drivel…wash, rinse, and repeat,” posted Victoria Jee.

Black Lives Matter co-founder, Alicia Garza responded with a tweet “San Francisco dislikes Black women so much they appointed a white conservative to be the caretaker Mayor. Somebody explain to me how this was the best option. Oh, San Francisco you break my heart.”

 

Torres Invites Cal Poly Pomona Veteran to State of the Union

WASHINGTON, DC- On Monday, January 29, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) is attending the State of the Union address with Cal Poly Pomona student veteran Sommarani “Mayra” Chan as her guest. Mayra’s family fled from the Khmer Rouge Genocide in Cambodia and sought protection in a Thailand refugee camp. In 1985, the family resettled in the U.S., where Mayra became a first-generation American.

“It is an honor to have veteran and Cal Poly Pomona graduate student Mayra Chan as my guest to the State of the Union. Mayra’s incredible story and commitment serves as a shining example of the value and strength that immigrants, refugees, and their children bring to our nation,” said Rep. Torres.

“I am grateful to be here.  As a veteran and first-generation college student, to be here representing something greater than myself is truly an honor.  It is a once in a lifetime experience to be able to attend tonight’s State of the Union as a guest of Congresswoman Torres,” said Chan.

From 2006 to 2014, Mayra served in the United States Army Reserve where she did one tour in Afghanistan and a humanitarian mission in Panama in 2009. During her time in Cal Poly Pomona, Mayra has kept busy by focusing her work on serving the student veteran community on campus as a student employee at the Veteran Resource Center. Mayra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition last year and is currently working on her Master of Science in Agriculture, concentrating her thesis research on combating obesity amongst the veteran community.

Congresswoman Torres’ guest is a personification of the policies she continues to push for in Congress that ensure that the Inland Empire remains a welcoming place for all and that veterans have access to the tools they need to thrive when they return home.