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Author Archives: alyssah

Alyssah Hall is a multimedia journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal State University Los Angeles. She joins Black Voice News as a UC Berkeley California Local News 2024-2026 Fellow. Born in SoCal and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Alyssah experienced what it was like to feel unrepresented and misunderstood. This upbringing inspired her passion for highlighting and uplifting the Black community and other minorities. Before working with BVN, Alyssah was a reporter for CSULA’s University Times and a freelance writer for the LA Sentinel. You can reach Alyssah for tips, comments or concerns at alyssah@voicemediaventures.com or via Instagram @alyssahhallbvn.

A photo of Debbie Dee, author of “Moments: A Guided Gratitude Journal Designed to Reveal Your Happiness”.
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Author Debbie Dee Sets the Tone for Gratitude During the Holidays with Her Book, Moments

by alyssah November 30, 2025December 2, 2025

Debbie Dee’s book “Moments: A Guided Gratitude Journal Designed to Reveal Your Happiness” was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and encourages readers to practice gratitude daily, as it can be life-changing.

The 2025 State of Black Women in California Report highlights the lived experiences of over 1,400 Black women and girls engaged through the Institute’s advocacy, leadership, and career development programs.
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2025 State of Black Women in California Report Details Inequities

by alyssah November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Tamika Burgess Uses Her Black Panamanian Pride to Create Cultural Representation in Children’s Books

by alyssah November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
Four California gubernatorial candidates participate in the Inland Empire Health Matters Forum hosted at the University of Riverside, California on Nov. 7, 2025.
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California Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Concerns at IE Health Matters Forum

by alyssah November 11, 2025November 15, 2025
A “Yes” vote on Proposition 50 means the state would use new, legislatively drawn congressional district maps beginning in 2026
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CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber Hosts Virtual Media Briefing on Special Election

by alyssah November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Mary Pearce has served as a hospice chaplain for 10 years in the counties of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura. She also offers service through a private practice called Sister-Insync, where she counsels mainly women, on topics like goal setting, life transitions, stress, miscarriage, and job loss.
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Meet Hospice Chaplain and Counselor Mary Pearce

by alyssah October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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BVN Welcomes New Intern Nyla Glover Through IECF’s Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund

by alyssah October 14, 2025October 18, 2025
Under AB 1264, recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, CA became the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed foods in schools. Ultra-processed foods are defined in the state as any food or beverage that contains thickeners and flavor enhancers, high amounts of saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar, or a nonnutritive sweetener.
Posted inHealth

California First to Ban Ultra-processed Foods in Schools

by alyssah October 14, 2025October 18, 2025
Congressman Pete Aguilar poses with Kimberly Calvin, Cheryl Brown and members of the Golden Ages Club at the Akoma Learning Center in San Bernardino on Sept. 23, 2025.
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Congressman Pete Aguilar Guest Speaks at the Akoma Unity Center

by alyssah October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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