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Community members celebrate Juneteenth at the Rialto Juneteenth Jam at Alec Fergusson Park on June 19, 2025, in Rialto, California. This year's theme,“Its a Family Affair” reinforced building positive spaces for family-oriented entertainment through games, shared resources, and opportunities for community building. The organizations Stronger Together Now, Black on the Block, and Fentwood Hoops, collaborated to throw the event.
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Black Voice News Uplifts Inland Empire Stories Through Visual Journalism in 2025

BVN by BVN December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Photographer Aryana Noroozi has been building community partnerships to uplift stories across the Inland Empire, and her work has been featured in Black Voice News and the IE Voice, celebrating the region’s resilience and strength.

The 119th Congress voted down two pieces of legislation this week, one offered by Democrats, the other by Republicans. Both bills were intended to address the looming health care crisis being triggered by the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire December 31, 2025.
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Congress Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies, Premiums to Soar for Millions

BVN by BVN December 23, 2025December 23, 2025
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Gov. Newsom Appoints Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds to California Transportation Commission

BVN by BVN November 26, 2025November 30, 2025
CA Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Alameda) announced his bid for governor on Nov. 20.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Bid for California Governor, Joining Crowded Race

BVN by BVN November 24, 2025December 1, 2025
The CalFresh (SNAP) EBT card is basically a debit card for groceries. These benefits, interrupted by the recent historic shutdown of the federal government, will begin again now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended.
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California Families to Receive Overdue SNAP Benefits After Federal Shutdown Ends

BVN by BVN November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
On Nov. 4, Inland Empire leaders criticized the Trump administration’s actions in delaying to pay out SNAP benefits. The administration initially agreed to pay 50% of benefits, followed by a USDA memo that increased the payout to 65%.
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

BVN by BVN November 7, 2025November 7, 2025
California voters have approved Proposition 50, a significant move that will redraw the state's congressional map, impacting the boundaries of five districts currently held by Republican representatives.
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California Voters Approve Proposition 50, Redrawing Congressional Map

BVN by BVN November 6, 2025November 6, 2025
Last week, the U.S. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to monitor polling sites across six jurisdictions, five of which are in California, including Riverside County.
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California to Deploy Observers to Counter Federal Election Monitoring

BVN by BVN November 4, 2025November 5, 2025
CA Governor Gavin Newsom announced he is deploying the National Guard and fast-tracking up to $80 million in state support ahead of funding delays for food benefits. California volunteers will also be on the ground alongside the national guard to distribute food to families in need.
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California Prepares for Food Benefit Delays, Deploys National Guard

BVN by BVN October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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