Happily Divorced And After

Carolyn House Stewart, Esq., International President, Twillea Evans-Carthen and Dr. Barbara Denson Trotter, Far Western Regional Director

Congratulations to Mrs. Twillea Evans-Carthen, former President of Eta Nu Omega Chapter of San Bernardino-Riverside who received the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Far Western Regional Directors Leadership Award on April 26, 2014 at the sorority’s 85^th Regional Conference held in Sacramento, California April 23 – 27, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel. The Far Western Region includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.  Over 900 members were in attendance at this conference.

She has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for over 34 years.  During Mrs. Evans-Carthen’s tenure as President, in 2009 and 2010 she was the recipient of special congressional recognition from Congressman Joe Baca (Member of Congress 43^rd Congressional District) “for her leadership as the President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter with a membership of 100 educated women and her longstanding commitment to community service.”

Mrs. Evans-Carthen is the recipient of the 2012 “Virtuous Woman” of the Year Award.  The recognition was both for living a life of “virtue” and providing exceptional service to the community.  Also, she was awarded the 2013 “Citizens of Achievement” award by the League of Women Voters of San Bernardino for her contributions in improving the quality of life in her community as a volunteer and going “above and beyond doing a job for which she is paid.

Carthen has been a college administrator for more than 26 years in human resources and educator at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) who coordinated a prayer vigil at the university to generate awareness about Miss Terrilynn Monette who was a CSUSB alumna who disappeared in New Orleans in early March 2013.  Mrs. Evans-Carthen was instrumental in establishing an annual scholarship in memory of Miss Monette at CSUSB through CSUSB Black Faculty, Students and Staff Association.  The first recipient of the annual scholarship was recently awarded to a deserving CSUSB Student on February 28, 2014 in the presence of  Miss Monette’s parents, friends and university family at the campus annual pioneer breakfast.

Evans-Carthen is a resident of Highland, California and is an Adjunct Professor for over 17 years at Brandman University (Riverside Campus) for the Human Resources and Organizational Leadership degree programs; a member of Life Changing ministries and has been married for over 30 years to her high school and college sweet heart Tracy Carthen.  They have three children, Mrs. Megan Carthen Jackson who is married to Marcus Jackson of the United States Navy (Pensacola, FL) and twin sons, Eric and Evan Carthen sophomores at California Lutheran University.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- San Bernardino Police Department wants to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket.  In order to enforce this reminder, beginning Monday, May 19th, officers will bejoining in the 2014 national seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

Even with a seatbelt usage rate of 97.4 percent, California still has 800,000 or more who aren’t buckling up.  In a crash, they stand a 50 percent greater chance of being killed than those who have taken the two seconds to buckle in.  In an on-going effort to reach those remaining safety hold-outs, police, sheriff and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) departments across the state will be taking part in Click It or Ticket from May 19 through June 1.

“Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation season, and we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound,” said Police Chief Jarrod Burguan. “If you are not wearing your seat belt, you will be ticketed.”

According to new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities are up nationwide for the first time in five years. In 2012, 10,335 people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belts. NHTSA data also details how more traffic vehicle deaths occur at night. In 2012, 61 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed during the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. were not wearing their seat belts.

“Wearing a seat belt is one of the easiest and best things you can do to protect yourself in the event of a car crash,” said Rhonda Craft, Director of the California Office of Traffics Safety. “Taking a few moments to properly secure yourself and all your passengers before going on your way could mean the difference between life and death.”

The cost for a seat belt violation in California for unbuckled vehicle occupants over age 16 is a minimum of $161 for a first offense. The penalty fees for failing to properly buckle up any child under the age of 16 is a minimum $490 per child for a first offense, plus a violation point will be added to the driver’s record. If the parent is not in the car, the driver gets the ticket.

For more traffic safety information, visit the California Office of Traffic Safety at www.ots.ca.gov or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Click It or Ticket mobilization, www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.

ONTARIO, CA – After more than 4 years, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will be returning to Ontario, CA. The PBR and AEG are proud to be teaming up when the PBR Blue DEF Velocity Tour bucks into the Citizen Business Bank Arena on Saturday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

During this one day only event, the best up and coming bull riders in the world will face off against monstrous animal athletes nearly 10 times their weight as they compete in the most thrilling 8 seconds in sports. Each rider will face off against at least two of the rankest bulls on the planet. At the end of the competition, the rider with the highest combined score will be crowned the champion.

The PBR Blue DEF Velocity tour provides an opportunity for riders to compete in PBR-sanctioned events to earn points toward qualifying for the nationally-televised Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS), which is comprised of the Top 35 bull riders in the world.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m. and start as low as $15. Tickets will be available at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office, www.AXS.com and by telephone at 1-888-929-7849.

With less than three weeks left before the heated primary race in Congressional District 31, Danny Tillman receives another endorsement from Pastor Dennis Morgan Brown of Miracle Deliverance Full Gospel Church.

“I personally support Mr. Tillman because he is not only a fine gentleman but has the expertise, experience and qualifications to be the best Congressman to represent our district.”

Danny Tillman commented that “I was not the candidate that got the endorsements from groups with money, but having the endorsement from Men of God is means more to me than any other endorsements.”

Danny Tillman is a Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress running in

California’s 31st District Open-Seat. San Bernardino Board of Education Member Danny Tillman is known for getting people involved to fight

injustices. Danny Tillman will be a progressive voice and a Congressman who will work hard to create family wage paying jobs and education for the people of the Inland Empire.

Danny Tillman is running for U. S. Congress in California’s 31st Congressional District in 2014. The District includes the cities of San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Upland, Fontana Rialto, Colton, Loma Linda and Grand Terrace. For more information visit Danny Tillman for Congress at:www.dannytillmanforcongress.com

TORRANCE, CA — Grambling State University (GSU) awarded James Colon, vice president of African American Business Strategy at Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., an honorary doctorate degree at its 2014 Spring Commencement ceremony, Friday, May 9.  It is the most prestigious degree the historically black university offers.

Grambling recognized Colon for his commitment to diversity in the automobile industry and long-term support of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and the academic achievement of young African Americans. At Toyota, Colon is responsible for engaging Hispanic and African American businesses and media, and optimizing relationships with important external Hispanic and African American groups. Under his leadership, the automaker implemented the Toyota Green Initiative designed to educate and encourage students on HBCUs to live environmentally conscious lifestyles. Nearly 5,000 people have made the Promise Pledge to live green, and 28 HBCUs have participated in the Green Campus Contest.

“I am honored to have received this degree from one of the most respected and distinguished historically black colleges and universities in the nation,” Colon said.  “When an institution of higher education confers an honorary degree, it believes that the recipient reinforces its values, its mission. Grambling’s vision is to be a distinguished institution that produces accomplished graduates who go on to compete and succeed in a global market.  In short, Grambling believes in being the best and producing the best — to help the world be the best it can be.  I, along with Toyota, share in that mission every day and will continue to do so.”

Colon joins an elite group of African-American influencers and history makers who have received honorary doctorate degrees from Grambling, including: the late singer Whitney Houston; scholar/author Dr. Cornel West; and, Democratic political strategist and pundit Donna Brazile.

In addition to his responsibilities at Toyota, Colon serves on the boards of his alma mater, Manchester University in Indiana and Clark Atlanta University. He is a member of The United Negro College Fund Los Angeles Leadership Council.  He was also appointed to the board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation two years ago, where he supports the organization’s mission by contributing to developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public.

Mint Condition will be performing live at the Fox Performing Arts Center located at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501). For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com.

Featuring Boney James, Ohio Players, Eric Benet, BWB (Braun, Whalum, Brown), and Keiko Matsui. Show starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 per ticket before Thursday, May 15 and $35 from May 15 to June 16. Ticket price includes reserved bench seat in section R1 plus round-trip bus ticket. For more information please contact Lisa Humphrey at (310) 293-4154 (text preferred) or by email at premierconceptspr@gmail.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA- On Saturday, June 28, Wendy Raquel-Robinson from BET’s The Game will be hosting Red Carpet Experience 2014 at The Bonventure Brewing Company located at 404 S. Figueroa Street, 4^th Floor in Los Angeles (90071). Doors open at 8 p.m. Special guests include Darryl Pitts, Chuckie Miller, Kevin Rouse, Kimi Rochelle, Dante Dupre, and Marva King.

Bonelli Park in San Dimas. Featuring Robin Thicke, Men of Soul, Estelle, Dave Koz & Friends of Summer Horns, Naturally 7, George Tandy Jr., Jesse Cook, Mike Phillips, Love & Soul Tour, Larry Graham and more. Tickets are on sale now at www.jazzfestwest.com or by calling (949) 360-7800.

Super Freestyle Explosion is back!  This annual live music event featuring classic artists and infectious dance hits comes to the Inland Empire for one night only this summer with a Friday, June 27th show at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Super Freestyle Explosion 2014 includes platinum stars Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Debbie Deb, Expose, Stacey Q, Connie, Nu Shooz, Trinere  and Pretty Poison. Super Freestyle Explosion tickets are available online at www.AXS.com and www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (888) 929-7849 and at the Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office during normal business hours.