The Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) hosted its annual Black History Celebration at Wilmer Amina Carter High School on Saturday, February 24. Themed “Celebrating Unsung Heroes,” the event showcased the rich diversity and heritage of Black history. The afternoon celebration featured a wide array of performances that paid homage to African American culture and achievements. ...

by Barbara Smith In 1945, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-female, all-Black, Army battalion sent to World War II and Europe. These women were assigned the tremendous task of sorting through millions of backlogged pieces of mail intended for members of the U.S. military, U.S. government personnel, and Red Cross workers. ...

by Barbara Smith As a child, Kenneth Green remembers sitting with his siblings at the feet of his mother while she stitched together clothing, mending, designing, piece by piece. His mother, Lois Green, was a seamstress, known well in the San Bernardino community. Now, Green, an accomplished Atlanta-based cultural artist/producer, has created Clothes Story, a ...

By Dianne Anderson This year, Fontana’s 56th Black History Parade & Expo parade is all the way live with flags, drums,  marching bands, and a place where kids and grownups alike can pose with the iconic Wakanda Black Panther, and of course, enjoy legendary R&B Lakeside. Ellen Turner, president of the Concerned Citizens of the ...

By Dianne Anderson Some Netflix armchair scientists may be happy to learn that, at least theoretically, Afrofuturism is cutting edge and already here. Ronke Olabisi doesn’t just celebrate Black History Month – she is Black history in the making. She imagines a vast universe of possibilities through tissue regeneration, skin and bone, and more, but ...

By Dianne Anderson Discover, curate and contemplate, but most of all celebrate Black History Month events throughout the city are opening the eyes of awareness. of culture, social justice, academics, and the arts. Paul Carter, assistant director of the Black Resource Center at Cal State University, Long Beach, said this month brings several thought-provoking and ...

African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory ...

By Dianne Anderson Celebrations for the entire family are just getting started with Black History Month in Riverside, now including the newest ceremony on the block – the raising of the flags. On Thursday, February 1, the BLACK Collective leads the energy and focus with the raising of the “Black History Month” flag starting at ...

By Dianne Anderson A²MEND may not be a new program, but it is new to Long Beach City College and organizers are ready to roll on building a greater sense of belonging and identity for young Black males on campus. Dr. Elijah Sims, recent A²MEND program director, applauded the campus board and president for staying ...

By Dianne Anderson Live entertainment with plenty of fun, yet not forgetting the higher academic pursuits of social justice, business acumen and job advancement, are a few of the Black History Month offerings at Orange County campuses. Elaina Sidney said their Soulful Soiree kicks off events with an invitation for students to get to know ...