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Keeping it Real: Now We Know Who’s Next

President Donald Trump has signed numerous executive orders since being sworn in, targeting immigrants, the homeless, the drug addicted, and the mentally ill, while also ending federal programs related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

by S.E. Williams

Starting Over, Inc. Community Land Trust Project for Re-Entry

by Alyssah Hall

Fontana USD Honors The O’Day Short Family With School Renaming

by BVN

IECF 2025 Summit: Building Thriving Communities Through Civic Engagement

by Aryana Noroozi and Alyssah Hall

Meet Riverside Art Museum Curator Lisa Henry

by Alyssah Hall

Good Black Jobs

As a way to further efforts to mitigate challenges facing these communities, BVN is highlighting Black- owned businesses and the institutions that support them. The series will consist of stories, photo essays, and pop-up newsroom events that center on the lived experiences of Black-owned business owners and workers in the region.

Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs Promotes Diversity and Empowers Dancers at the IE Dance Center

by Alyssah Hall

Meet Denice Singleton of Synergy and Surrender

by Alyssah Hall

Executive Director Dr. Nosakhere Thomas and the I.E. Black Workers Center Enriches Black Folks with Job Support and Community

by Alyssah Hall

Noelle Turner Creates Opportunity and Representation in Black Hair Care at Angelic Hair Salon

by Alyssah Hall

Bookstore Owners Danielle and Ruthie Myers-Porter Provide a Safe Haven for Black and Queer Residents

by Alyssah Hall and Aryana Noroozi

IE Black Leaders in Education

As we push further into 2025, Black Voice News is proud to introduce a new series focused on the impact of Black academics in leadership roles at colleges and universities across the Inland Empire.

Monique Stennis Navigates Equity in Higher Education and Encourages Students to Thrive

by Alyssah Hall

Dance Professor Imani Kai Johnson Challenges Traditional Learning Practices

by Alyssah Hall

Meet Dr. Brandon Gamble, CSUSB’s Director for the New Office of Black Student Success

by Alyssah Hall

IE Black Alumni

The Black Voice News IE Black Alumni Success Series highlights news on and for Black alumni from colleges and universities in the Inland Empire.

Inland Empire Black Alumni Series: Meet Otis Greer, UCR Graduate

by Alyssah Hall

How One Redlands Alum is Using Identity to Advance Social Justice

by University of Redlands

Parallel Journeys Lead Sisters to Become Educational Leaders in Inland Empire

by University of Redlands

Norco College Alumnus Nathaniel Ilo Reflects on His Inspiring Journey from New York to Eastvale

by Riverside Community College District

Meeting Outlines a Vision: Creating a Sense of Momentum Towards the Ultimate Educational Goal

by Riverside Community College District

From RCC Student to Dean and Advocate for Educational Equity

by Riverside Community College District

Every Career Choice Has a Defining Moment

by Riverside Community College District

Norco College alumna Clarnetta Madden: From adversity to success at The Coca-Cola Company

by Riverside Community College District

From Classroom to Community: Nicole Green Hodges’ Journey from RCC to Riverside’s Cultural and Educational Vanguard

by Riverside Community College District

From Norco College to a Promising Engineering Career Alumnus continues to Inspire others

by Riverside Community College District

Education was a Ticket to Prosperity; Art was the Catalyst

by Riverside Community College District

Building Dreams: How Riverside City College Helped Aaron Jones Trade Construction for Canvas

by Riverside Community College District

care in the ie series

“We Grow Older Together.” The Journey of Parent Caregivers

Care in the IE: Death Doulas and The Most Important Conversation Most of Us Seek to Avoid

Caring for Aging Adults

Care in the I.E.: Navigating California’s In-home Care and Caregiver Support

Care in the IE: California’s Caregivers – Coping with the Mental Health Strain

Care in the IE: The Urgent, Unrelenting, Ongoing Need for Caregivers

Care in the IE: California’s Inland Empire Faces Growing Challenges in Caring for Aging Population

Care in the IE: Balancing the Need for Care versus the Cost

Care in the IE: The State of Professional In-Home Caregiving in California

Care in the IE: Uber Health Introduces Uber Caregiver to Support Caregivers and Loved Ones

Care in the IE: Brittany’s Caregiving Journey with Her Grandmother

Care in the IE: Will You Care for Me?

Tapestry series

Preview to Our Tapestry Oral Histories’ Project

Black Voice News’ Stories on Multi-Racial Identity

Bridging Cultures: Exploring the Biracial Tapestry of the Inland Empire through the Lens of Multiracial Activism

Forging Identity– A Journey through the History of Multiracial People in California

Shadows of Struggle: Biracial Identity in America

Tapestry: “The Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Threads of an Evolving Community”

Everything Revolves Around Food

Luca Martinez As a child, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack would begrudgingly help her mother Vangie and grandmother Jesuista in the kitchen. Cooking Mexican food was a significant element of her Mexican family and their El Paso, Texas home. But unlike her two elders, Marquez-Sharpnack didn’t feel a connection to the food in…

by BVN Contributor

A Restaurant Unlike Any Other

Luca Martinez Nearly 22 years ago, Jose and his wife Antonia Toledo made a gamble.…

by BVN Contributor

The Taste of “Little Thumb”

Luca Martinez As a young girl growing up in La Libertad, a city in El…

by BVN Contributor

Spreading Nicaraguan Culture through a Dream Come True

Luca Martinez | Photos by Aryanna Noroozi You could call it a restaurant founded on…

by BVN Contributor

Keeping it Real: In Riverside County Saving Human Lives is a Battle We Will Win

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is failing to address the high number of deaths in the county’s jails, and…

by S.E. Williams

OpEd: God is Calling Us Out: Is the USA Now a Ku Klux Klan Country?

Rev. Alvin Smith’s sermon emphasized the importance of sharing faith and heritage with the younger generation, while Hardy Brown Sr.…

by Hardy Brown

When Did “Activist” Become a Dirty Word?

Activists in Riverside County are calling for accountability for law enforcement and elected officials, as the county has seen a…

by BVN Contributor

OpEd: Supervisors Exposed:Riverside Sheriff’s Accountability Coalition (RSAC) Calls Out Political Cowardice, Pledges to Keep Fighting for Oversight

The Riverside Sheriff’s Accountability Coalition (RSAC) has expressed disappointment that the Riverside County Board of Supervisors did not take action…

by BVN Contributor