Last Updated on September 24, 2014 by Paulette Brown-Hinds
As Executive Director of the League of California Cities African-American Caucus and Publisher of the Black Voice News, I am excited to present the premier issue of Cityscapes, a joint publication that has been created to address key issues affecting minority communities in cities throughout California. We see this publication as a significant, and much needed, contribution to the communication ecology of civic engagement and public service in the state.
I come from a family that believes in public service. I remember my first elected office as a junior at San Bernardino High School. I was elected by the student body to represent them on the San Bernardino School Board. The next year I was elected Commissioner of Assemblies and Elections. I knew then that I had a civic responsibility to my “community” and I took pride in that service.
The Brown family truly values serving our community: my mother Cheryl is completing her first term in the California State Assembly, my father Hardy served on the San Bernardino City School Board for 12 years, my brother Hardy II is currently a trustee on the San Bernardino County Board of Education, my younger sister Regina is executive director of the California Black Media, my sister Lynn is involved in the activities of the city of Rialto, and I continue to serve on the Fortune Schools Board of Education governing five high performing charter schools in San Bernardino and Sacramento. I realize most people are not exposed to civic leadership and engagement in the same manner.
Through Cityscapes we offer a platform and forum for leaders, policy makers, organizations, and community stakeholders to discuss issues that will improve California cities for all residents, educate others on important topics, and inspire all of us to embrace our state’s diversity.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Paulette Brown-Hinds, PhD
Publisher & Executive Director
@mygoldenstate