By Dianne Anderson Breaking decades of silence around one of the most tragic events in the history of Fontana has led to a monumental fight against race hate. Even for adults, the pain remains in retelling the story of O’Day Short, an engineer, his wife and two children who died from an explosion of fire ...

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson announces the introduction of a comprehensive Anti-Racism Bill Package designed to address the systemic barriers faced by communities of color in California. The package includes four separate bills aimed at promoting equity and justice across the state. ACA-7: Increasing Life Expectancy, Education and Economic Opportunity This bill offers a solution ...

By Dianne Anderson If seen to completion, an initial 112-page report of the city of Long Beach Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative features numerous goals, strategies and action items that community members say hold the key to end racial inequities and lack of access. It’s all part of the city’s recognition of the need for ...