Erin Jackson Carried Team USA Flag In Milano
Erin Jackson, a former inline skater, became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold in the 500m short track at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and was chosen by her Team USA peers to carry the American flag during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
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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.
A Black Paper: Racial Liberation Ascension Model: Phase Two
Black History Month celebrates the centennial anniversary of Black History Week, honoring the legacy of Black leaders and the progress made in the fight for racial equality, while also acknowledging the ongoing struggle against racism and the need for continued progress.
To Strengthen Local Journalism, California Launches $20 Million Civic Media Program; Appoints Diverse Advisory Board
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) in California has launched a $20…
Cheryl Brown Gerontology Scholarships Now Available
The California Commission on Aging has established the Cheryl Brown Gerontology Scholarship program at California…
Keeping it Real: Undertold Stories of Resistance and Courage: The Legacy of Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin, a 16-year-old civil rights activist, refused to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery,…
The Islamic Scholarship Fund Empowers Muslim American Voices and Gives Them a ‘Seat at the Table’
The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is offering scholarships and grants to American Muslim students pursuing majors in public policy, public…
Civil Rights Institute’s New Pop-Up Exhibition Showcases The Legacy of Clarence Muse
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California is hosting a pop-up exhibition, “The Legacy of Clarence Muse,” featuring artifacts…
Riverside Black History Parade & Expo Celebrates 46 Years of Culture
The 46th Annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo took place on February 14, 2026, featuring marching bands, dance teams,…
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.
