Overview: The City of San Bernardino will host its third annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 21, featuring cultural musical performances, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food vendors, art galleries, and more. The free family event will celebrate the Year of the Horse, which represents speed, independence, and energy. The festivities will include a traditional […]
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Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation Presents 46th Annual Black History Parade & Expo
The 46th annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo will take place on February 14, 2026, featuring a lively parade, award-winning food, diverse vendors, and community exhibits, organized by the Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation.
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Riverside’s Gram’s BBQ: A Hub for Community and Second Chances
Gram’s Barbecue, a restaurant in Riverside, California, has been a staple in the community for over three decades, founded by a man who turned his life around after serving time in prison and now operated by his daughter, who sees it as a testament to her father’s transformation and a place for second chances.
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Sankofa Birthworkers Collective Kicks of the New Year with their First Town Hall
Overview: Sankofa Birthworkers Collective held their first community town hall to discuss challenges faced by birthwork providers and brainstorm solutions for ongoing support of membership. The collective was founded in 2018 to provide wellness and dignity for Black birthing families through equitable maternal health systems. Sankofa has assisted in over 245 births and trained over […]
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Celebrating Black History in Our Own Backyard: Meet Banning’s City Councilmember Colleen Wallace
Colleen Wallace, a fourth-generation Banning resident and former group home manager, was honored by the 2026 Palm Springs Black History Committee for her dedication and impact on the community, as she works to improve the eastside of Banning by bringing more grocery merchants to the region, securing grants for road pavements and waste management, and bringing cultural celebrations to the city.
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Keeping it Real: Black History Month and the Spirit of Sankofa for 100 Years
Black History Month was established to honor the contributions of African Americans to the world, and the African principle of Sankofa teaches us to draw on the lessons of the past to inform the present and future.
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Op-Ed: Our ZIP Code Shouldn’t Determine Our Health: Environmental Inequities Affecting Riverside’s Black Community
The air quality, parks, warehouses, and food access in Riverside and San Bernardino counties are all factors that impact life expectancy, with the Healthy Places Index showing that these counties fall below the state average in the conditions that help people live long, healthy lives.
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Classic Cars and Community Spirit Shine at San Bernardino’s Black History Parade
The San Bernardino Black History Parade and celebration brought the community together to celebrate local culture and support local businesses and organizations.
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California Program Aims to Close Black Homeownership Gap
The California Housing Finance Agency is addressing the low Black homeownership rate in California through the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan, a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers that provides up to 20% for down payment or closing costs, not exceeding $150,000.
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Co-Marshals Set for the Riverside for the 46th Annual Parade & Expo on Saturday, February 14
The 46th Annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo will take place on February 14, 2026, and will feature a parade, an expo with award-winning food, vendors, and exhibits, and will be led by prominent community figures as Grand Marshals.