Tag: San Bernardino
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Grand Marshal John Salley Scores in S.B. BHM Parade
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 ... -
S.B. Black History Month Parade and Festival Feb. 1
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 ... -
MLK Gala, Parade, Community Health Fair
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 ... -
I.E.: Vote Now Through November 5
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 ... -
Local Boxing Prodigy Has Stellar Pro Debut
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, ... -
State Award Fuels Affordable Housing in S.B.
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 ... -
$1.4M Grant Funds EV Charging Stations in S.B.
The City of San Bernardino and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino have received a $1,405,800 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to fund the construction of sixteen new public electric vehicle charging stations near Baseline Street at the Arrowhead Grove Housing Community. “We see more EV’s on our roads ... -
SoCal Juneteenth Free Events
by Dianne Anderson If the community didn’t have enough to talk about at last year’s Juneteenth – this year should provide more than enough conversation to cover the latest threats to freedom and democracy. Across the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Long Beach, celebrations are honoring Black history by preserving the culture, and defending the ... -
S.B. Claim of Discrimination Against White Candidate
By Dianne Anderson Speculation abounds as to how former white candidate Steven Carrigan for San Bernardino City Manager could have assumed he was not hired because, among other allegations, racial discrimination against him. Some think he may have thought the preferred candidate for the job – who was surnamed Black and happened to be African ... -
S.B. Gets New Homelessness Grant
By Dianne Anderson Mired in the throes of the state’s homeless epidemic, they live in tents on streets, under bridges, in the parks, some are out in the open, but many are largely hidden and unaccounted for. Pastor Paul Jones, whose nonprofit is connected with 211 Access, verifies the homeless wherever and whenever he sees ...