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Keeping it Real: Catastrophic Exposure-State Farm Says No New Property Insurance Policies

Keeping it Real: Catastrophic Exposure-State Farm Says No New Property Insurance Policies

by S.E. Williams

Alzheimer’s Association Hosts Regional Community Forums to Educate Residents About the Disease

by Breanna Reeves

She was Simply the Best! Tina Turner Dead at 83

by S.E. Williams

Black Voice News Reporters and Staff Recognized for Excellence by California News Publishers Association

by S.E. Williams

PAC 12 Track & Field Athletes Compete at Mt. SAC

by Jon Gaede

A 6 PART SERIES

Part 1 – Searching for Accountability

Part 1 – Searching for Accountability

by Gail Fry

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It Begins Like This – Birthing While Black Part 1

It Begins Like This – Birthing While Black Part 1

by Breanna Reeves

Doulas: A Formal Part of CA Health Care System – Birthing While Black Part 2

The Labor of Doulas – Birthing While Black Part 3

Operating Within the Confines of a Racist System – Birthing While Black Part 4

Breaking the Cycle of Harm – Birthing While Black Part 5

“Don’t be dismissible.” A doula’s advice. – Birthing While Black Part 6

The Daniel Dexter Story – Part 1

The Daniel Dexter Story – Part 1

by Aryana Noroozi

The Daniel Dexter Story – Part 2

Memories and Reflections….A Family Copes With Loss Due to Gun Violence

Starting Over: The Right to Parent Our Children Part 4 of 4

Starting Over: The Right to Parent Our Children Part 4 of 4

by Breanna Reeves

Starting Over: Every Exit is An Entrance – Part 1 of 4

Starting Over: Enter at Your Own Risk – Part 2 of 4

Starting Over: Proceed With Caution – Part 3 of 4

Black Joy: Meet the Sanders

Black Joy: Meet the Sanders

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi

Black Joy: Meet the Fosters and Their Midwife, Celest Winfrey

Black Joy: Meet the Mabsons

Black Joy: Meet the Hopes and Their Doula, Karen Sykes

Black Joy: Meet Aiyana Davison, a Certified Nurse Midwife

Black Joy: Meet the Solorzanos

Part 1: The Line Begins Here: A History of Redlining in Southern California’s Inland Empire

Part 1: The Line Begins Here: A History of Redlining in Southern California’s Inland Empire

by Blaire Langley

Part 2: The Line Runs Through Here: A History of Redlining in Southern California’s Inland Empire

Part 3: Lines Keep Extending Through Time: A History of Redlining in Southern California’s Inland Empire

The Fight to End Involuntary Servitude in California

The Fight to End Involuntary Servitude in California

by Prince James Story

UCR’s PRIME Cohort Prepares Medical Students to Support Healthcare Needs of African, Black and Caribbean Communities

UCR’s PRIME Cohort Prepares Medical Students to Support Healthcare Needs of African, Black and Caribbean Communities

by Breanna Reeves

Fighting for Their Lives in Riverside County

Fighting for Their Lives in Riverside County

by Prince James Story

CA Leading the Way in Criminal Justice Reform with Proposed Transformation of San Quentin

CA Leading the Way in Criminal Justice Reform with Proposed Transformation of San Quentin

by Prince James Story

Fight Over Medication Abortion Continues

Fight Over Medication Abortion Continues

by Breanna Reeves

Keeping It Real

Keeping It Real: Officers Should Share the Financial Costs of Their Bad Behavior

Keeping It Real: Officers Should Share the Financial Costs of Their Bad Behavior

by S.E. Williams

Keeping it Real: Chad Bianco’s Skewed Point of View

Keeping it Real: Chad Bianco’s Skewed Point of View

by S.E. Williams

Keeping it Real: CA’s Missed Opportunities to Gather Important Data

Keeping it Real: CA’s Missed Opportunities to Gather Important Data

by S.E. Williams

Keeping it Real: Preparing for Wildfire Season

Keeping it Real: Preparing for Wildfire Season

by S.E. Williams

Keeping it Real: If the Earth Could Fly Away

Keeping it Real: If the Earth Could Fly Away

by S.E. Williams

BVN Contributors

Screaming Inside

Screaming Inside

by California Black Media

Calif. Black Chamber of Commerce Is Helping to Expand Broadband Access

Calif. Black Chamber of Commerce Is Helping to Expand Broadband Access

by California Black Media

The California Black Media Political Playback: California Legislative Black Caucus Chair Lori Wilson Is Receiving Medical Treatment for Cancer

The California Black Media Political Playback: California Legislative Black Caucus Chair Lori Wilson Is Receiving Medical Treatment for Cancer

by California Black Media

S.F. NAACP Clarifies Statement on $5M Payouts: Reparations Should Be Cash Payments, Plus “Investments”

S.F. NAACP Clarifies Statement on $5M Payouts: Reparations Should Be Cash Payments, Plus “Investments”

by California Black Media

Reparations: Experts Compute Hundreds of Billions Owed to Black Californians

Reparations: Experts Compute Hundreds of Billions Owed to Black Californians

by California Black Media

Covid

One Shot: FDA Advisory Committee Adopts New COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy

One Shot: FDA Advisory Committee Adopts New COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy

by Breanna Reeves

Latest COVID-19 Variant XBB.1.5 Spreading Quickly, Overcoming Some Components of Immunity

Latest COVID-19 Variant XBB.1.5 Spreading Quickly, Overcoming Some Components of Immunity

by Breanna Reeves

‘Tridemic’ Warning as RSV, COVID-19 and Influenza Cases Rise

‘Tridemic’ Warning as RSV, COVID-19 and Influenza Cases Rise

by Breanna Reeves

Disparities in Access to COVID-19 Therapeutics in Communities of Color

Disparities in Access to COVID-19 Therapeutics in Communities of Color

by Breanna Reeves

Long Haul COVID-19: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate

Long Haul COVID-19: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate

by Breanna Reeves

Community

USC & UCLA Split Annual Dual on the Track

USC & UCLA Split Annual Dual on the Track

by Jon Gaede

Gervonta “Tank” Davis Remains Undefeated by Seventh Round KO

Gervonta “Tank” Davis Remains Undefeated by Seventh Round KO

by Jon Gaede

Seniors in the Inland Empire Advocate for Better Care

Seniors in the Inland Empire Advocate for Better Care

by Prince James Story

Local Assembly Member Remembers Activist, Entertainer, Humanitarian, Harry Belafonte

Local Assembly Member Remembers Activist, Entertainer, Humanitarian, Harry Belafonte

by S.E. Williams

Annual Mt. SAC Invitational Relays at Hilmer Lodge

Annual Mt. SAC Invitational Relays at Hilmer Lodge

by Jon Gaede

Politics

Newsom Leads Strong Team of Democratic Candidates in Securing Election Victories

Newsom Leads Strong Team of Democratic Candidates in Securing Election Victories

by Kenneth Kipruto

Latino Civic Leaders Issue Open Letter Demanding Resignation of L.A. City Councilmembers de Leon and Cedillo, Lozano Reflects

Latino Civic Leaders Issue Open Letter Demanding Resignation of L.A. City Councilmembers de Leon and Cedillo, Lozano Reflects

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox

Redistricting’s Racist Power Grab, LA City Council Members, and a Tape that Exposed it All

Redistricting’s Racist Power Grab, LA City Council Members, and a Tape that Exposed it All

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox

Madame Secretary: Hon. Shirley N. Weber Reflects on Voting Rights, First Year in Office

Madame Secretary: Hon. Shirley N. Weber Reflects on Voting Rights, First Year in Office

by California Black Media

As Biden Struggles, Harris Touts California Wildfire Aid

As Biden Struggles, Harris Touts California Wildfire Aid

by Associated Press

Storymap

Black Californians Move Voter Momentum Down Ballot for Lasting Change

Black Californians Move Voter Momentum Down Ballot for Lasting Change

Black Voice News Then and Now

Black Voice News Then and Now

Declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis: California

Declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis: California

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Black Bodies Over the Past Year?

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Black Bodies Over the Past Year?

Inland Empire – Police Budgets are About Values

Inland Empire – Police Budgets are About Values

Retrospective:West Valley Water District A Chronology of Corruption, Cronyism, Malfeasance and Mismanagement

Retrospective:West Valley Water District A Chronology of Corruption, Cronyism, Malfeasance and Mismanagement

California

Proposed Legislation Will Protect California’s Lands and Coastal Waters

Environment

Proposed Legislation Will Protect California’s Lands and Coastal Waters

by Aryana Noroozi

California

Federal Funding Will Accelerate California’s Push to End the Digital Divide

California

New Law Will Hold Big Oil Companies Accountable for Price Gauging in California

Community

Black Female Entrepreneur Chef Brandi T. Biggles Blends Prayer, Whole Food Consumption & Creativity

Education

The Fortune School of Education: A Pathway to Academic Success for Black Students

Education

The Fortune School of Education: A Pathway to Academic Success for Black Students

by Asante-Ra

Education

Black Girl Magic: Two High School Girls on the verge of Proving 2,000-year-old Math Formula

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

California

Upland School District Takes Action Against Racism and Bullying After Incident at Pepper Tree Elementary

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

Education

California Non-Profit Launches Campaign for Diversity in School Administration

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Health

CA Governor Takes Action After Abortion Medication Ruling

CA Governor Takes Action After Abortion Medication Ruling

by Breanna Reeves April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

Life Saving Narcan Approved for Use Without a Prescription

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Learning to Advocate for Yourself and Others When Dealing With Healthcare Professionals

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Judge’s Decision Would Make Some No-Cost Cancer Screenings a Thing of the Past

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Government

Op Ed: Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism

BVN Contributors

Op Ed: Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism

by California Black Media

California

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Investigation into Riverside Sheriff’s Department

California

Biden’s Plans for Border Wall Through Friendship Park Condemned

Government

Proposed Legislation Seeks Mandatory Training for Federally Licensed Gun Dealers

Economy

2021 California Economic Summit Highlights Resilience Funding for Local Communities

Community

2021 California Economic Summit Highlights Resilience Funding for Local Communities

by Breanna Reeves

Education

Op-Ed: Reopen California and Unlock Financial Aid

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Economy

Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black Owned Banks

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021

News

Black Economic Development Fund hits $250M Goal, Makes First Catalytic Investments

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

national

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Receives Marion Barry Jr. Award

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Receives Marion Barry Jr. Award

by Asante-Ra February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Official Welcome

October 2, 2022October 3, 2022

Life in Prison for Murderers of Ahmaud Arbery

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

Arbery Verdict: Guilty!

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021