Author Archives: S.E. Williams

Stephanie Williams is executive editor of the IE Voice and Black Voice News. A longtime champion for civil rights and justice in all its forms, she is also an advocate for government transparency and committed to ferreting out and exposing government corruption. Stephanie has received awards for her investigative reporting and for her weekly column, Keeping it Real. Contact Stephanie with tips, comments. or concerns at myopinion@ievoice.com.

In 2002, Harvey Milk was referred to as "the most famous and most significant openly LGBT official ever elected in the United States".

Keeping It Real

Keeping it Real: When Comments are Hateful and Contemptuous

by S.E. Williams June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Although wildfire risks are everywhere and dangers continue to loom with the changing climate, there are large swaths of the state considered at greater risks than other areas, among them, Riverside County and Los Angeles County, in Southern California.

Keeping It Real

Keeping it Real: Catastrophic Exposure-State Farm Says No New Property Insurance Policies

by S.E. Williams May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

She was Simply the Best! Tina Turner Dead at 83

by S.E. Williams May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

California News Publishers Association recognizes journalism excellence by Black Voice News Reporters and Staff.

Black Voice News Reporters and Staff Recognized for Excellence by California News Publishers Association

by S.E. Williams May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Highlighted by the media throughout each year are reports of courtroom judgements or settlements reached by county officials resulting from inappropriate actions by deputies or police, many resulting from the inappropriate use of force.

Keeping It Real

Keeping It Real: Officers Should Share the Financial Costs of Their Bad Behavior

by S.E. Williams May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

During one of his frequent visits to FOX News in March, Bianco proclaimed, "Criminals have become increasingly more violent and brazen. It's not just one isolated place. It's across the country,” as he offered his version of why officers are being killed and injured following the December 22 shooting death of Riverside County deputy Isaiah Cordero.

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Keeping it Real: Chad Bianco’s Skewed Point of View

by S.E. Williams May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Whether it is dealing with the high suicide rate among LGBTQ+ youth or

Keeping It Real

Keeping it Real: CA’s Missed Opportunities to Gather Important Data

by S.E. Williams May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Helicopter lands near Hob Fire in San Bernardino Mountains on April 26, 2023.

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Keeping it Real: Preparing for Wildfire Season

by S.E. Williams May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

The world remembers Harry Belafonte, the King of Calypso.

Local Assembly Member Remembers Activist, Entertainer, Humanitarian, Harry Belafonte

by S.E. Williams April 25, 2023April 25, 2023