Ellen Perrault May marks National Affordable Housing Month, bringing renewed attention to the growing need for safe and affordable housing across the country and the Coachella Valley is no exception. To help shine a light on this ever expanding concern, the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition says it is continuing efforts to provide housing opportunities for […]
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Golden Renaissance Gala Honors First Black Greek Organization at University of La Verne
The Phi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently hosted its inaugural Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala to celebrate scholarship, service, and Black excellence, and recognize former Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and Founder of MOSAIC, Judy White, as an honored community member.
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UC Riverside Launches Health & Wellness Lecture Series, Engaging Community in Health Research
Overview: The University of California Riverside’s Division of Biomedical Sciences hosted its Spring Health & Wellness Lecture Series, inviting researchers, students, and community members to discuss health issues relevant to the Inland Empire region. The event emphasized the importance of making science accessible and engaging the community in health research. Panelists presented on topics including […]
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Community Gathers for T-Boy Tuesdays Event, Showcasing Drag Performances and Activism
Overview: T-Boy Tuesdays, a monthly open mic night hosted by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center and St. John’s Community Health’s Transgender Health Program, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a focus on the current political climate. One of the performers, Devlin Winston, debuted an original spoken word poem titled “Black Truth” which addressed the impact […]
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Tran, Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett must go: Replace them with Malone, Alvarado, Shaughnessy and Salas
A concerned citizen of San Bernardino has criticized the current mayor and city council for their lack of understanding of the city charter, poor treatment of employees, and ignoring citizens during meetings, and has endorsed new candidates for mayor and city council who have the skills and vision to deliver outcomes for residents.
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Keeping it Real: Give Us the Ballot! The Saga Continues . . .
Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in 1957 to push for full enactment of Brown v. Board of Education and to urge people to “give us the ballot” to ensure their rights are protected.
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Voters Turn Away from Sheriff Chad Bianco and ‘He Sinks Like a Stone’ in California Governor’s Race
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s bid for California Governor has been dealt a blow as voters become aware of his poor leadership record, resulting in a significant drop in support and placing him in fourth place in the polls.
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The Inland Pacific Ballet and Lewis Family Playhouse Enchant the Community with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Alyssah Hall The Lewis Family Playhouse partnered with The Inland Pacific Ballet (IPB) to present their rendition of William Shakespeare’s popular comedic play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center on April 25 and 26. The performance stayed true to the play’s focus of magic mishaps, entangled lovers, and silly humor with […]
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Riverside Exhibition Traces Six Decades of Chicano Photography
Overview: The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum is hosting the exhibition “Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966-2026,” which brings together 150 works by nearly 50 artists, including pioneers, innovators, and contemporary voices. The exhibition traces the evolution of photography from its activist roots in the civil […]
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NORA: Providing Support and Advocacy for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Overview: NORA, formerly known as the Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, offers culturally responsive and inclusive advocacy, help, and services to survivors and families affected by sexual violence. The organization provides a hybrid model of in-person and virtual support and offers a 24-hour hotline. NORA’s year-to-date stats include 747 hotline calls, 112 accompanied forensic hospital […]