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Keeping it Real: Did Riverside County’s Sheriff Cover-up Pretrial Detainee Deaths?

Keeping it Real: Did Riverside County’s Sheriff Cover-up Pretrial Detainee Deaths?

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Keeping it Real: California’s Great Exchange

Keeping it Real: California’s Great Exchange

by S.E. Williams
As San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Prepares  to Deploy Body Cameras, Not Everyone Sees Value

As San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Prepares  to Deploy Body Cameras, Not Everyone Sees Value

by Prince James Story
Creating Customized Business Content for Underserved Communities

Creating Customized Business Content for Underserved Communities

by Asante-Ra
Keeping it Real: 95th Oscars Provide Breakthrough Moments for Asian Americans, for All Americans

Keeping it Real: 95th Oscars Provide Breakthrough Moments for Asian Americans, for All Americans

by S.E. Williams

Mapping Black California

MBC, a Black Voice News project, equips the state’s population with data-driven knowledge on all things Black and data in California to eliminate regional and local systemic inequities.
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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

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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 Patients Dress Up and Modify Speech to Reduce Bias, California Survey Shows

Black Patients Dress Up and Modify Speech to Reduce Bias, California Survey Shows

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CA’s Push to Restore Voting Rights to System-Impacted Individuals Still in Custody

CA’s Push to Restore Voting Rights to System-Impacted Individuals Still in Custody

by Prince James Story
Eli Lilly to Cap Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs

Eli Lilly to Cap Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs

by Breanna Reeves
CSUSB’s Anthropology Museum Celebrates AfroOaxacan Culture as Black History Month Closes

CSUSB’s Anthropology Museum Celebrates AfroOaxacan Culture as Black History Month Closes

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi
Uber Eats and LISC Launch Investment Program for Black-Owned Restaurants

Uber Eats and LISC Launch Investment Program for Black-Owned Restaurants

by Asante-Ra

Keeping It Real

Keeping it Real: Evicted Without Explanation

Keeping it Real: Evicted Without Explanation

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Keeping it Real: Chad Bianco, Are There No Limits to Your Hubris?

Keeping it Real: Chad Bianco, Are There No Limits to Your Hubris?

by S.E. Williams
Keeping it Real: Black Women, Black History

Keeping it Real: Black Women, Black History

by S.E. Williams
Keeping it Real: Temecula: Confederacy of the Inland Empire

Keeping it Real: Temecula: Confederacy of the Inland Empire

by S.E. Williams
Keeping it Real: The Murder of Tyre Nichols by Modern Day “Men in the Middle”

Keeping it Real: The Murder of Tyre Nichols by Modern Day “Men in the Middle”

by S.E. Williams


BVN Contributors

California and Florida Govs Clash Over Their COVID-19 Responses

California and Florida Govs Clash Over Their COVID-19 Responses

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International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton and Other “Herstory Sheroes” Honored in Atlanta

International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton and Other “Herstory Sheroes” Honored in Atlanta

by California Black Media
Your weekly news roundup of stories you might have missed

Your weekly news roundup of stories you might have missed

by California Black Media
States Seek Crackdown on Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics to Close Gaps in Federal Oversight

States Seek Crackdown on Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics to Close Gaps in Federal Oversight

by Kaiser Health News
Apply Now: California College Corps Is Offering Students Much More Than $10,000 Stipends

Apply Now: California College Corps Is Offering Students Much More Than $10,000 Stipends

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

Protect Black History Initiative Launches to Combat Education Hostility and Misinformation

Protect Black History Initiative Launches to Combat Education Hostility and Misinformation

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CVS and Walgreens to Offer Medication Abortion

CVS and Walgreens to Offer Medication Abortion

by Asante-Ra
Upland School District Takes Action Against Racism and Bullying After Incident at Pepper Tree Elementary

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

by Asante-Ra
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Investigation into Riverside Sheriff’s Department

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

by Gail Fry
Uncovering and Honoring the Contributions of Queer Black Sheroes and Heroes

Uncovering and Honoring the Contributions of Queer Black Sheroes and Heroes

by Asante-Ra

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

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

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California

18 State Attorneys General Unite to Promote Climate Change Transparency Among Federal Contractors

California

Biden’s Plans for Border Wall Through Friendship Park Condemned

Community

LA County Launches Fair Chance Hiring Program

Education

California Non-Profit Launches Campaign for Diversity in School Administration
Education

California Non-Profit Launches Campaign for Diversity in School Administration

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Education

More Shocking Revelations: Regarding Victor Valley Union High School District’s Disciplinary Practices

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
Education

Students at the Hope Street Margolis Family Center Receive Back-To-School Backpacks

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022
Education

African-American Students Fall Victim to Discriminatory Discipline Practices in Victor Valley Union School District

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Health

The Unwinding: Public Health Emergency Ending Soon, and With It – Medi-Cal Coverage for Millions

The Unwinding: Public Health Emergency Ending Soon, and With It – Medi-Cal Coverage for Millions

by Breanna Reeves March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

A Black Woman, Amanda E/J Morrison, Created New, FDA Approved Morning After Pill Brand

February 19, 2023February 22, 2023

Millions of Californians Could Lose Medicaid/Medi-Cal Health Coverage Due to Federal “Unwinding”

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Baby Aspirin May be the Key to Preventing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

Government

Proposed Legislation Seeks Mandatory Training for Federally Licensed Gun Dealers
Government

Proposed Legislation Seeks Mandatory Training for Federally Licensed Gun Dealers

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Government

San Bernardino County’s  Pete Aguilar Makes History as 3rd Most Powerful Democrat in U.S. House of Representatives

Government

Rep Jeffries Elected House Minority Leader, Becomes First Black Man to Lead Party Caucus

Government

Senate Passes Bill that provides much-needed help to veterans suffering from exposure to toxins

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

Avatar photo 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
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