Honoring Legacy and Leadership: The 46th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
HIGHLAND, CA--- The Inland Empire community will gather in reflection, unity, and purpose at the 46th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches. Taking place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the event will be hosted at Entrepreneur High School, located at 26655 Highland Avenue in...
Rep. Aguilar Releases End-Of-Year Report for 2025
Highlights from 2025 include answering 55,691 constituent letters and calls, returning over $2.5 million in federal dollars to constituents and highlighting nearly $90 million in grant funding for the Inland Empire SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar issued a report to Inland Empire residents outlining how he fought for California over the course of 2025. Rep. Aguilar prioritized securing...
New California Law Strengthens Protections Against Employee Tip Theft
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Senate Bill (SB) 648, authored by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D–Los Angeles), takes effect on January 1. The law strengthens legal protections for workers against employee tip theft. The legislation applies to restaurant servers, hotel staff, hairdressers, and other service workers who rely on gratuities to cover their everyday expenses. Signed by Gov. Gavin...
Young Black Author’s “Beautiful Dreams” Becoming a Reality as Books Earn International Awards
NATIONAL- Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) – Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) started because a little girl named Leyla Angelidis dreamed of a world where kids from her birth country of Ethiopia could get access to lots of beautiful books, just like she had living in the United States. Recently, one of the books that now-teenage Leyla Angelidis coauthored with her...
This Black Woman-Owned Olive Oil Brand Now Has 4 Locations in Atlanta and Continues to Defy the Odds
NATIONAL, CA —– At a time when small retailers across the country are fighting to stay afloat, two Atlanta women are quietly building a culinary brand that’s capturing national attention. Malatrice “Mali” Montgomery and Ayanna “Nikki” Carver, co-founders of Vine & Olive, are proving that passion, community, commitment and exceptional flavor can cut through even the most competitive food marketplace. The...
Black Entrepreneurs Create 10-Inch Kappa Alpha Psi Collectible Figure That Pays Tribute to Black Greek Enthusiasts Worldwide
NATIONAL---- Just in time for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Campbell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 off Super Nupe, the first officially licensed collectible figure representing the ultimate Kappa Man. Since its launch in 2024, Super Nupe has captured the hearts of Kappa Alpha Psi members and Black...
County continues storm response as flooding, mud flows and road closures impact mountain and desert communities
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino County and partner agencies are engaged in storm response and recovery operations addressing the heavy rain, high winds, flooding and mud and debris flows impacting multiple communities near burn scar areas. On December 24, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for San Bernardino County and several other counties impacted by the late December...
Lytle Creek bridge reopens after historic storm
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY — Vehicle access to Happy Jack’s Bridge in Lytle Creek has been restored following damage caused by a severe storm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. Public Works crews regained vehicle access to the roadway on Sunday, and a licensed structural engineer has confirmed the bridge is structurally sound and safe for use. Public Works has...
Get Ready to Honor America’s Birthday by Fighting for Freedom, Again
By Ben Jealous America has a big birthday this year. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976. I still believe our nation’s best days are ahead. But our history—and our headlines—suggest we are facing a familiar test. Another fraught fight for freedom and democracy is already upon us. That, too, is part of a...
County Library Adult Literacy Program Offers Free One-On-One Tutoring for Adults
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY--- The San Bernardino County Library invites adults across the county to improve their reading skills through its free Adult Literacy Program, a confidential, one-on-one tutoring initiative designed to help adult learners build confidence and achieve personal literacy goals. The Adult Literacy Program pairs adult learners with trained volunteer tutors for individualized instruction. Through weekly tutoring sessions held at...
