Dr. Priya Kalyan-Masih, a full-spectrum bilingual doula and certified lactation and education specialist, founded Love Your Best Life LLC in 2023 to offer culturally competent care to families and has partnered with Victor Valley College to lead 24-hour, three-day doula certification training sessions to aspiring non-clinical birth workers.
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SBCUSD Honors Local Car Clubs as April Outstanding Community Partners
Overview: The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education presented the Outstanding Community Partner Award to several community car clubs for their help in community events. The Board also presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents, and staff of Dominguez Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School, Del Vallejo Leadership & STEAM Academy, and […]
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Two Riverside Unified Schools Earn Multiple Regional, National Honors for Innovative Campus Design
Ellen Perrault Two construction and modernization projects completed within the Riverside Unified School District have received regional and national recognition for excellence in educational facility design. This recognition, highlights the district’s commitment to creating innovative, student-centered learning environments. The construction of Casa Blanca Elementary School and the transformation of John W. North High School both […]
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Keeping it Real: The Primary is Over But Supreme Court Decision on Mail-in Ballot Grace Period Looms
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on a case that could eliminate the grace period for mail-in ballots, potentially disenfranchising millions of voters, while the NAACP has filed a legal challenge to President Trump’s Executive Order from March 31, 2026, which could further suppress voter access.
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The Cheech Presents Sweeping Exhibition of Chicano Art from 61 Artists
Overview: “We the People: Chicano Art in the U.S.A.” is an exhibition of over 120 works by 61 artists, drawing from Cheech Marin’s personal collection, the museum’s permanent holdings, recent acquisitions, artist loans, and artwork displaced by the Pacific Palisades wildfires. The exhibition, organized by artist and curator Benito Huerta, presents a sweeping presentation of […]
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Update: CA’s 2026 Unofficial Primary Election Results
In California’s primary election, mail-in ballots are still being counted, with Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the race for governor, while Republican Steve Hilton is in second place and Democrat Tom Steyer is gaining ground, with no evidence of fraud in the election.
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Keeping it Real: In the Final Analysis
Black people must remain vigilant and tuned in to the election process, voting like their lives depend on it, and supporting individuals who are willing to speak out and vote boldly on issues that matter to their communities.
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Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala: A Conversation with Heath Williams II, Phi Upsilon Chapter – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Aryana Noroozi When the Phi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., held its Inaugural Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala at the University of La Verne this spring, it was a successful first event that packed the Mission Inn ballroom and raised funds for hardworking scholars. Founded in the spring of 2024, the chapter made […]
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Kelvin Moore Seeks Re-election as West Valley Water District Director
Kelvin Moore, the current president of the West Valley Water District Board of Directors, is seeking another term as Director of Division 3, representing Rialto, and is supported by Black Voice News.
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Keeping it Real: This Memorial Day- Honoring and Remembering the “Sons (and Daughters) of Ham”
Black Americans have a long history of military service and sacrifice, having fought in every U.S. war despite facing discrimination and hardship, and their contributions should be celebrated and remembered.