By Dianne Anderson At just a hundred pounds soaking wet, Gigi Munoz stepped into the Inland Empire Conservation Corps hauling rocks almost double her weight, all in a day’s work, but her real reward is the job satisfaction. Now graduated, she soon joins the Backcountry Trail Building crew in Colorado after three years of preparing ...

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has quite a weekend coming up and invites you to be a part. The Symphony’s 96th performance season begins on March 22 with “Storm and Seduction: Reformation vs. Carmen,” a creative juxtaposition of two Romantic/Classical favorites which will be held at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts in downtown ...

By Dianne Anderson Too much silence at a time of deep federal cuts to critical programs has some health advocates more than a little nervous, while others are coming out strong to continue the fight for health access and women’s rights. Across the board, cuts will hit Black and Brown women especially hard, with Black ...

San Bernardino native Jayden Daniels, the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Washington Commanders, was a two-time winner during the 14th annual NFL Honors ceremony recently. The rookie quarterback was just one vote shy of being named unanimous choice for Offensive Rookie of the Year. His other recognition might have been ...

NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer John Salley, father, athlete, actor, serial entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, wellness advocate, vegan, and champion, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 San Bernardino Black History Parade. “It is an honor to participate in the San Bernardino Black History Month Parade.  Anytime I can celebrate the ...

by Dianne Anderson After a long hiatus, the San Bernardino Black History Parade is back with a smart fresh blend of soul, entertainment, and turning up the entrepreneurial energy to help expand Black dollars. Buzzworthy sports stars, family-friendly sights and sounds, arts and crafts, dozens of retail and food vendors, and performances are one reminder ...

By Dianne Anderson Flags will be whipping, steppers will be stepping, batons will be twirling, and marching bands will be on the move. Rain or shine next week, nothing is keeping San Bernardino from turning out for a high-energy tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and memory through community action. But first – the thing that ...

By Dianne Anderson Voters are bringing their game face in the next two weeks, getting serious on the big election and issues all the way down to local city economics, education for the kids, housing security and small business support. Black candidates are saying do not lag on the bubbles. Fill out the ballots and ...

It was the perfect debut to what promises to be a long and prosperous boxing career. San Bernardino native Terry Washington, 20, recently had his professional boxing debut at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, and it was great way to kick off his career. Washington was the third feature fight on a six fight card, ...

National CORE and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) have been awarded $15.8 million from the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to invest in new housing and community improvements as part of the fourth phase of redevelopment at the Arrowhead Grove housing community. The funding includes an $8.7 million loan for ...