Trump Administration’s Visa Bonds Target Majority African Countries
The U.S. Department of State has paused visa issuances for 75 countries and is reviewing screening processes to ensure that immigrants do not unlawfully utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge, with the payment of a costly bond required for certain visa applicants.
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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.
Co-Marshals Set for the Riverside for the 46th Annual Parade & Expo on Saturday, February 14
The 46th Annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo will take place on February 14, 2026, and will feature a parade, an expo with award-winning food, vendors, and exhibits, and will be led by prominent community figures as Grand Marshals.
The Birth & Purpose of the Racial Liberation Ascension Model: A Black Paper
The Racial Liberation Ascension Model (RLAM) is a framework for understanding the stages of liberation…
Things I Remember about My Brother, Floyd Wesley Brown, Who I Called “Floydee”
Floyd Wesley Brown was a trailblazing football player and a guiding light for his younger…
Inspiration: Investing in Housing: Unlocking Economic Mobility for Black Families & All Americans
A new report from the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility highlights the importance of quality, affordable housing as a gateway…
Part 6 The Kevin Epps Murder Trial:
Kevin Epps was found not guilty of first-degree and second-degree murder, but guilty of voluntary manslaughter and a felon in…
California Summit Explores Role of Philanthropy in Preserving Local News
The California Journalism Philanthropy Summit brought together nonprofit leaders, journalism executives, and media stakeholders to discuss how philanthropy and community…
Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Environmental Justice and Climate Crisis at California Forum
Four California gubernatorial candidates discussed how the state can continue to lead on climate amid shrinking federal support and rising…
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.
