2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Corey Jackson, a Strong Equity-Focused Voice in the Legislature
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) represents the 60th Assembly District. He was first elected in November 2022. In the Legislature, Jackson has emerged as a key voice on issues related to equity, social services, and community well-being -- first as chair of the Human Services Committee in 2023 and now as chair of...
New affordable housing community opens just in time for the holidays
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY--- Several veterans and their families received the gift of a new home just in time for the holidays as San Bernardino County celebrated the grand opening of Liberty Lane, a new affordable housing community in Redlands designed to serve veterans and individuals with special needs. Liberty Lane offers 80 affordable homes, including 62 permanent supportive housing units...
CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources Through the Statewide Laptop Giveaway
SACRAMENTO, CA — CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available to more than 5 million children. The giveaways, conducted in partnership...
SBCUSD Honors Inland Empire Children’s Book Project As November Outstanding Community Partner
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its November Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Inland Empire Children’s Book Project for helping ignite a lifelong love of reading by placing thousands of free books into the hands of children across the District. “A home filled with books strengthens language and cognitive...
City of San Bernardino Names Jasmine Glover-McNamara as Director of Animal Services
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The City of San Bernardino has announced that Jasmine Glover-McNamara has been named the Director of Animal Services. Glover-McNamara takes over a department that not only serves the City of San Bernardino, but the cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Rialto, and Fontana. “Jasmine has a passion for the animals at the shelter, is a...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Laura Richardson, Who Made Legislative History This Year
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Elected in November 2024 to represent California’s 35th Senate District in the Los Angeles area, Sen. Laura Richardson (D-San Pedro) brings decades of experience in public service to her role. Before entering elected office, she served as a legislative staffer at the local, state, and federal levels and built a strong academic foundation, earning...
First Ladies Health Initiative: A Healthcare Q&A with Co-Chair and Pastor Dr. Shalonda “Sunshine” Crawford
By Dr. Crawford Connecting Communities to Coverage Through Personal Experience As an entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and community leader, Dr. Shalonda “Sunshine” Crawford understands the value of having high-quality health coverage that supports her work, her wellness, and her family’s needs. Her experience reflects thousands of Californians who balance careers, caregiving, and community commitments — and who rely on trusted coverage year-round. Connecting...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas – an Advocate for Jobs and Justice
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Representing the 28th Senate District, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) brings a lifelong commitment to working families, shaped by her upbringing as the daughter of a single mother who was a military veteran and a registered nurse. After earning her communications degree from California State University Hayward (now known as CSU, East Bay), Smallwood-Cuevas...
Kaleidoscope Global Network Launches to Promote Justice, Equity
“We were born from heartfelt conversations among faith and civil rights leaders about the need to inspire and continue legacies of justice across generations,” said Rev. Dr. Chuck Singleton of Loveland Church in California. LOS ANGELES, CA —– An international coalition of faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and community organizations announced the formation of Kaleidoscope Global Network this week, with...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Champion of Reparations, Housing and Workers’ Rights
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) represents California’s 61st Assembly District, covering areas including Hawthorne, Gardena, Lawndale, Venice, Westchester, and West Athens. As a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), McKinnor has become a prominent voice in the Legislature. Elected in 2022, she chairs the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation and...
