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Author Archives: Ellen Perrault

Ellen Perrault is retired and works occasionally as a freelance writer who contributes to publications in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Her primary focus is preparing/reformatting press releases and other public announcements–both municipal and nonprofit–for publication.

Black Voice News reporter Breanna Reeves was awarded first place at the 2024 Ethnic Media Services - California Black Media Awards ceremony for her series on California’s Marijuana Resentencing initiative.
Posted inCommunity

Black Voice News Reporter Breanna Awarded 1st Place Honors

by Ellen Perrault September 6, 2024September 6, 2024
A coalition of Congressional leaders filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti. The law in question, Tennessee’ Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is part of a broader, harmful attack on trans rights by anti-equality extremists, and it must be overturned to preserve the constitutional promise of equal protection under the law.
Posted inHealth

Congressional Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Law Restricting Transgender Healthcare

by Ellen Perrault September 6, 2024September 6, 2024
Char Edwards (left) owner of clothing brand Upstreet Kid and her sister, Lanie Edwards (right), founders of he clothing brand Cosier, pose together for a portrait during the 2023 Black on the Bloc event founded by the sisters.
Posted inBusiness

Black Entrepreneurship Growing at Fastest Pace in 30 Years, but Challenges to Success Remain

by Ellen Perrault September 2, 2024September 2, 2024
Greenwood residents being detained and led down a residential street.
Posted inHistory

Gunshot Victims Found in Tulsa Cemetery Believed Connected to Greenwood Massacre

by Ellen Perrault August 28, 2024August 27, 2024
Homes at 12th Street and Mason Street burned during the 1908 Springfield Race Riot.
Posted inUncategorized

Springfield 1908 Race Riot designated National Monument by President Biden

by Ellen Perrault August 22, 2024August 22, 2024
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks speaking at a AB 2029 IVF Bill event.
Posted inCalifornia

California Announces $250M Partnership to Support Local Journalism and AI Innovation

by Ellen Perrault August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
In a recent information bulletin California Attorney General Rob Bonta advised city attorneys and county counsels of their responsibilities in relation to AB548 regarding inspections of apartments and other multi-family properties and other relevant issues related to the legislation.
Posted inGovernment

CA Atty General Rob Bonta Urges Local Enforcement Agencies to Execute State Housing Law AB 548

by Ellen Perrault August 14, 2024August 14, 2024
Black college graduates owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates.
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Biden Administration Takes Further Steps to Cancel Student Debt

by Ellen Perrault August 14, 2024August 14, 2024
Presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president Kamala Harris’ choice of running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Tim Walz, has a record of successfully implementing strategies important to the Democratic base.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Selected as Vice Presidential Candidate by Kamala Harris

by Ellen Perrault August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

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