Retreat 2013

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- On Saturday, September 7, the California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) and Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS) chapters convened their second annual retreat for incoming and continuing students. SAAS and SAAB are a part of national organizations which offer an evidenced based model for student retention and success. This year the retreat opened with Chief Jimmie Brown and remarks from Dr. Mildred Henry, Professor Emeritus, who shared her story, facts about African American History and called for students to persist and succeed in college and beyond. During breakout sessions, students, faculty and staff facilitated workshops which allowed students to explore the meanings of sisterhood and brotherhood, understand campus data, discuss “who we are”, and prepare to be successful students at CSUSB. This event kicked off a year of powerful programming that will be facilitated collaboratively by students, faculty and staff. In addition, SAAS and SAAB also plan to be more visible on campus and in the community as the school year goes on by engaging in community service and serving as accountability partners to their peers to ensure that as their sister ad brother’s keeper they shall and will rise together.

AA Family Reunion 6

MORENO VALLEY, CA- Over five hundred Moreno Valley residents and approximately 50 vendors attended the First Annual African American Family Reunion event in Celebration Park hosted by the African American Caucus, Region 13.  The purpose of the event was to impact, educate and empower the community with available resources.  The NAACP, Tuskegee Airmen, Riverside Mental Health, Salvation Army, Riverside County Sheriff Department and many other vendors encouraged the community to get out and vote, and participate in education and legislative events.  State Senator Richard Roth opened the event with praises for the group’s leaders who spear headed the day’s events and reminded everyone that it was also the week we celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Speech, “I have a Dream.”  61^st District Assemblyman Jose Medina was on hand to greet the participants and also thanked all constituents for coming out.  Jesus Holguin spoke to the group on the outstanding 2012 school year the district had experienced and Dr. Fleming praised the school district for the over 3 million dollars in scholarships that was received by the 2012 senior class.  She also identified the district as an International Baccalaureate (IB) district and spoke to the community regarding the Dual Immersion language program.  The California Democratic Party African American Caucus Chair, Darren Parker, also attended the event.  It was a day full of food, family and fun for all ages.

WAG Retreat

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Since 1972, the Westside Action Group (WAG) has been advancing the dream week by week. A group of men on the West side of San Bernardino came together in 1972 and formed the Black Father’s organization to work together to advocate for youth in the community.  This event was the forerunner of WAG. WAG is a proactive organization for African Americans in San Bernardino County in general, but its primary focus is within the city of San Bernardino.

As part of WAG’s recognition of the 50th anniversary March on Washington, they sponsored a two-day retreat to develop a unified community action plan. The participants agreed on a set of goals that will be put into action through four committees. The committees are Economics and Community Development, Education, Health and Leadership and Professional Development. Community members or organizations that would like to participate in the ongoing development and implementation of the action plan are invited to attend the weekly meetings held each Monday at 12 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino, 1180 W 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411.

LA Million Father March Committee

FONTANA, CA- The 2013 Inland Empire Million Father March will be held once again on Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seville Park, 16601 Seville Ave., Fontana, CA, 92334. The purpose of the event is to provide fathers with useful, obtainable and effective resources that will be used in the support and education of their children. There will be several topics presented at the event which range from Financial Planning, Education, Child Safety, Fathers with Daughters, Mental Health, Co-Parenting, College/Trade School and many more. This is a free community event supported by Fontana Mayor Aquanetta Warren and the City of Fontana. In addition to resources provided to the fathers, there will also be spoken word presentations by foster youth, golf demonstrations, entertainment, giveaways and a cookout. Last year’s Inland Empire Million Father March was hosted by Bishop Lacey Sykes Jr., and Cross Word Christian Church in Moreno Valley. For more information, plase visit www.streetstylepositive.com or contact Dr. D.C. Nosakhere Thomas at dnosakhere@aol.com.

RIVERSIDE, CA- Leadership Riverside Alumni Class of 2012, founders of Sheltering heARTS, announced that theu will be hosting their 2nd Annual Sheltering heARTS fundraising gala benefiting Riverside County’s Path of Life Homeless and Transitional shelters. The gala will be taking place on Saturday, September 14 at The Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and is $120 per person. The price includes food and beverages for the evening. The purpose of the gala is raise much-needed funds to assist Path in Life in delivering critical programs that rescue, restore an rebuild the lives of homeless individuals and families in Riverside County. Last year the gala raised over $71, 000. This year’s keynote speaker is Laura Schroff, recent New York Times best-selling author of An Invisble Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler. For more information, visit www.shelteringhearts.org.

Misfit

This week’s artist’s review is a true talent. I’m featuring the man himself, Mi$fit. Phillip Quadir Bailey, better known as Mi$fit: The Born Hustler, is making noise in the entertainment game. His single “Where They Do That At” is most definitely a banger, a project put out by Sity Counsil Entertainment. I met Mi$fit through a contact a few months ago. I was told by this individual, “Wait until you hear and see this dude in action”. I must confess, I was not disappointed. Mi$fit came to our studio ready. I asked him to perform in front of the folks that were there, and he did just that with no hesitation.

This past Sunday, I had a chance interview and see him perform in Los Angeles for LaTrina Blackberry’s, 6^th Annual Western Conference. Mi$fit is definitely no stranger to the stage or the MIC. He commanded the crowd. I love to watch the reaction of the audience whenever a performer performs. The expression and body language tells it all. The crowd was hyped and well engaged. I give Mi$fit two thumbs up for a great performance.

This entertainer has a little more to him than just music. He has a love for the kids. Mi$fit has created a foundation entitled Misfit for the Kids. Misfit coaches Eastvale Pop Warner, and is involved in community services. He has also created the anthem for Eastvale Pop Warner and will be shooting a video to the anthem within the next month. He has raised more than $500.00 for the Eastvale community and is currently working with the Mayor of Eastvale. He is also the owner of, PAC Entertainment, which stands for, “People And Creativity”, for trouble kids to help channel their energy into a positive manner. For more information on this foundation, please contact Phillip Quadir Bailey at 951-454-0489 or 909-437-9318.

I predict a bright future for this talented artist. For more information on upcoming shows and music, please check out his face book page and Soundcloud under ‘Mi$fit- The Born Hustler’ or you can find him on all Sity Council Entertainment social media sites.

Once again it’s ya girl LUE keeping you informed of the talent in the IE and surrounding cities. Until next week, TTFN!

A. Majadi CEO-Boys & Girls Club of SB

Ronald Cochran Asst. Sheriff – SB County

Richard Fields – Judge

Pastor Robert Fairley

Miriam Vickers

Eula Charles

Dr. Keyisha Holmes Founder-DIVDED

Dr. Kennon Mitchell Asst. Superintendent-SBCUSD

Bowser, George

Anita Riley, Retired

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation is proud to announce to the community the recipients of the 24th Annual Black Rose Awards. These outstanding heros are: A. Majadi (CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino), Humanitarian of the Year; Ronald E. Cochran (Assistant Sheriff, San Bernardino County Sheriff Department), Community Service Award and the Black Rose Awards will be presented to the following: George Bowser, Principal for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; Eula Charles, Supervising/Lead Case Manager with Time for Change Foundation; Anita Dimery, retired; Dr. Robert L. Fairley, Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church; The Honorable Judge Richard T. Fields, Judge of the Superior Court of CA, County of Riverside; Dr. Keyisha Holmes, founder of DVIDED NO MORE and Assistant Principal at Perris Union High School; Dr Kennon Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent for San Bernardino City Unified School District; and Miriam Vickers, CEO of MVickers Foudation. These unsung heroes will be honored Friday, September 13, 2013, at the National Orange Show, Valencia Room, in San Bernardino.  Tickets for this event are $60.00 per person or $600 for a table of ten. For more information, please call Margaret Hill at 909-864-3267 or 909-991-6422.

Senator Norma Torres

POMONA, CA – State Senator Norma Torres (D-Pomona) has announced she will hold a community swearing-in ceremony in Pomona on Sunday, September 1st from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Local elected officials, community leaders and constituents are invited to attend and meet with the Senator and her staff.  The event is an opportunity for community members to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about issues facing the district. An RSVP is required to attend and can be made by calling the district office at (909) 621-2783 or by sending an email to aura.sandoval@sen.ca.gov. The ceremony will take place at the Mountain Meadows Golf Course, 1875 Fairplex Drive, Pomona, CA 91768.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The  San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with Leland F. Norton Elementary School and the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Horace Mann Insurance and Kiwanis of Inland Center, will launch its inaugural STEM Reading Buddies program on Friday, September 6 at 8:45 a.m. The Reading Buddies volunteer  program calls on business, civic, community and education leaders to provide literacy support by committing  to reading to students once a month throughout the school year. The public-private partnership supported by local business, civic and service groups, community and faith-based organizations  has been created and expanded countywide to include East Valley, West End and High Desert school districts. The Norton Elementary program will kick off with an assembly, refreshments and reading at 8:45 a.m. Future Reading Buddies dates for the school are: October 11, November 15, January 24, February 21, April 4 and May 19, which culminates with a finale celebration. Leland F. Norton Elementary School is located at 741 N. Mountain View in San Bernardino. Business or community members who would like to join the voluntary reading program should contact Suzanne Wagers at (909) 388-6534 or Linda Miranda with the County Schools office at (909) 476-6165.

SB Police

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino Police Department will host a Community Police Academy for San Bernardino City residents every Wednesday from September 4 to October 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the San Bernardino Police Department Main Station located at 710 N. “D” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. Academy classes will cover a variety of topics including narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, code enforcement, the canine program, pan handling, gang enforcement, SWAT and traffic enforcement. Participants will meet members of their police department, learn police department works and how to partner with police to make the community better. The academy is free, but space is limited. Contact the Community Affairs office for more information at 909-388-4946 or 909-384-5753.