Local Leader Donates $10,000 To Support San Bernardino Student Backpack Giveaway
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — More than 1,500 students in San Bernardino received backpacks filled with essential school supplies during a giveaway event on Friday, August 1, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino). The event, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supports Pre-K through 12th-grade students across the 45th...
District Attorney Hiring Victim Advocates
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is currently hiring Victim Advocates to join its growing Bureau of Victim Services team. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about assisting crime victims and experienced in crisis intervention and advocacy. Victim Advocates play a vital role by offering emotional support, serving as liaisons between victims and the court system, and...
Crisis Point: Spike in Black Youth Suicide Rates Trigger Alarm Among Advocates
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media There has been a sharp rise in suicide rates among Black and other youth of color in California and across the United States. “Many people assume suicide is a White problem. In fact, suicide rates have increased faster for youth of color than for White youth over the past two decades,” says Dr. Kiara...
Celebration of Black Motherhood Event to Empower and Uplift Inland Empire Moms
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Black moms and moms-to-are invited to attend the Celebration of Black Motherhood, a free community baby shower focused on building support, educating families on maternal health, and honoring the unique experiences of Black mothers. Hosted by Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) in partnership with the African Primary Healthcare Foundation, the event aims to empower attendees...
Leaders and Advocates Host Eaton Fire Summit Focused on Supporting Black Elders
By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Dozens of community service organizations, local leaders, advocates, and survivors gathered on August 2 at the Pasadena Hilton for the Eaton Fire Senior Summit. Titled “Rebuilding with Resilience,” the event was held to support seniors whose homes were lost or damaged in the Eaton Fire, which burned more than 14,000 acres and destroyed...
Omnitrans Board Elects New Leadership
San Bernardino, CA – At its meeting last month, the Omnitrans Board of Directors elected current Vice Chair and Mayor Pro Tem of Ontario Alan D. Wapner to its Chair position, and current Board Member and Mayor of Highland Penny Lilburn to the position of Vice Chair. Both have previously served as Omnitrans Board of Directors Chairs and will...
Elma Vines Summer Health Academy to Celebrate 23rd Graduating Class at Annual Banquet
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-- The J.W. Vines Foundation will host a celebratory banquet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to honor the graduating cohort of the 23rd annual Elma Vines Summer Health Academy (EVSHA). The event will recognize college students who completed the intensive five-week program designed to mentor and inspire the next generation of medical professionals from the Inland Empire. The banquet will...
Dameron Communications Supports KVCR, the IE’s Public Radio Station
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Dameron Communications announced its commitment to supporting KVCR Public Radio, the Inland Empire's local NPR station broadcasting on 91.9 FM. This commitment underscores Dameron Communications' dedication to fostering a well-informed and engaged community in the Inland Empire. KVCR, a public service of the San Bernardino Community College District, is a vital resource for news, information, education, culture,...
This group has one of California’s highest graduation rates. So why are they skipping college?
By Deborah Brennan | CAL Matters Inland Empire students graduate at slightly higher rates than their peers in other parts of California. So why do they lag in college enrollment and graduation? A report by the Public Policy Institute of California looked at why Inland Empire students fall behind and what educators can do to get more students on the college track. “You have...
Feds Slash AmeriCorps Funds; California Steps Up to Save Youth-of-Color Programs
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Following orders President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made in April, California recently lost over 5,600 AmeriCorps public service workers and over $60 million in funding. AmeriCorps members improve community life by tutoring students, protecting the environment, aiding disaster recovery, fighting hunger, and connecting people to essential services. Luckie Diwa, Program Director at...
