Breanna Reeves | Photos by Aryana Noroozi “Our planet has just endured a season of simmering — the hottest summer on record. “Climate breakdown has begun,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sept. 6. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) noted that August was the hottest month on record, followed by July, according to data […]
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Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Available Soon
Breanna Reeves The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized the emergency use of updated COVID-19 booster shots that are designed to target the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. Following the FDA’s decision, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met on Sept. 12 to decide who should […]
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Keeping it Real: Generations and Homelessness
Many readers are aware that after multiple extensions over a two year period, California’s eviction moratorium came to an end June 30, 2022, with the expiration of both the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA) and the COVID-19 Rental Housing Recovery Act. Despite it coming to an end, the California Apartment Association continued to ask its […]
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Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conversation with Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers
Asante-Ra In the ever-evolving realm of education, the cultivation of student triumph and the fostering of community unity stand as paramount objectives. Black Voice News recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Area D representative of the San Bernardino County Board of Education on these and other goals. In this illuminating conversation, Dr. […]
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Revolutionizing Education: Connecting and Engaging Learning Communities through LMS
Asante-Ra In this digital age, the educational landscape is rapidly evolving, with institutions across California, including the California State University (CSU) system, harnessing the transformative power of Learning Management Systems (LMS). These robust LMS platforms are reshaping the traditional educational delivery model by fostering a more connected and engaged learning community. LMS are considered digital […]
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Keeping it Real: How Do We Explain the Death of 12-Year-Old Yahshua Robinson in Lake Elsinore?
“In this difficult moment, we are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our students due to a medical emergency on one of our LEUSD campuses.. . .Our hearts are with the family, friends and our school community.” – Lake Elsinore Unified School District spokesperson, Melissa Valdez The death of 12-year-old middle schooler, […]
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Black-Led Community-Based Organizations Responding to Needs of Pregnant Women
Breanna Reeves One in five women reported mistreatment during maternity care in the U.S., according to a newly released U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vital Signs report on maternity care experiences. More than 2,400 respondents completed the Porter Novelli View Moms survey which was conducted from April 24 through 30, 2023 by […]
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Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy: Guiding Youth Towards a Brighter Future
Asante-Ra Amidst the vibrant celebration of Black Business Week, the spotlight shines on an organization that has been making profound strides in shaping young minds and empowering communities. BVN had the privilege of conversing with Terrance L. Stone, Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, an individual whose journey from personal struggles to […]
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Don’t Get Caught Uncovered Due to Medi-Cal Unwinding: Know and Exercise Your Options
Breanna Reeves With more than 15 million beneficiaries at risk of being disenrolled for Medi-Cal benefits, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released their first month of redetermination data. DHCS recently launched the Medi-Cal Continuous Coverage Unwinding Dashboard with data from June, the first month for which redetermination data is available. The interactive dashboard […]
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A Stand for Equality Has Tragic Ending
Gail Fry | IE Voice News & Black Voice News Contributor A shopkeeper’s stand for equality of the LBGTQ community and met with objections from certain people in the San Bernardino Mountain communities has ended in tragedy. The rainbow flag she displayed outside her shop was torn down, and the shopkeeper, Laura Ann Carleton, shot […]