Redlands School Board Restricts Access to Toni Morrison Novel, Removes ‘Push’ by Sapphire
The Redlands Unified School District board voted to remove the novel “Push” by Sapphire from high school libraries and restrict access to “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison to students aged 18 and older with parental consent, following public comments that the novels were “pornographic” and could be used as manuals for sexual abuse.
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The Fire Next Time
As California updates its wildfire hazard maps for the first time in nearly two decades, the Inland Empire stands at the epicenter of a new reality: wildfire risk is no longer confined to remote hillsides, but increasingly threatens dense urban neighborhoods and historically marginalized communities. This series is designed to help readers understand the dangers, risks and how to prepare for The Fire Next Time.
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Public Health CEO Sonya Young Aadam
The California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP) is a nonprofit organization that has been instrumental in addressing health challenges and promoting holistic well-being for Black women and girls in California through advocacy, education, policy, and outreach.
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin
Areva Martin, a civil rights attorney and talk show host, has made significant progress in…
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Non-Profit Executive Kaci Patterson
Kaci Patterson, founder of the Black Equity Collective, has successfully regranted over $7 million to…
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network (CBHN), reflects on the organization’s achievements in 2025, including the…
BlackLash 2025: Amid Proposed Funding Cuts, ‘Time For Change’, San Bernardino Housing Nonprofit Persists
The Time for Change Foundation, a San Bernardino-based nonprofit organization that supports homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals and families, is…
Chargers Dominate Raiders 31-14 at SoFi Stadium
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 34-14 at home, with Justin Herbert throwing for 152 yards and…
Author Debbie Dee Sets the Tone for Gratitude During the Holidays with Her Book, Moments
Debbie Dee’s book “Moments: A Guided Gratitude Journal Designed to Reveal Your Happiness” was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
BlackLash 2025
Project 2025 is a sweeping policy blueprint driven by the Heritage Foundation and advanced by the Trump administration. It has sparked alarm among civil rights and advocacy groups for its potential to erode hard-won protections in education, health care, housing, voting rights, and economic opportunity, with especially dire consequences for Black Americans.
