Olympian Whitney Ashley to Speak at Annual Young Women’s Conference

Whitney Ashley, graduate of J.W. North High School and former Olympian, will be the keynote speaker at the “I Am Enough” women’s conference.

RIVERSIDE, CA- “I Am Enough” is the theme for the 17th Annual Empowering Young Women Conference, a collaborative effort of the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation, Riverside Community College District, the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, Riverside Police Foundation, Blumenthal Law Offices, and Dr. Kathy Wright. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 in the Landis Auditorium located on the Riverside City College campus at 4800 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside.

This free conference, geared to young women ages 12 to 21 and their mothers/guardians, will feature informational workshops about health, nutrition, domestic violence, human trafficking, cyperbullying, social media issues, self-image and dress, college and careers as well as a fashion show, a poetry contest and a talent competition.

The morning keynote speaker, Whitney Ashley, is a J.W. North High School graduate and a former Olympian, whose specialty is the discus throw. She represented the United States at three consecutive Global Championships in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Dr. Leita Harris, professor at UC Riverside’s School of Medicine, and Obstetrician-Gynecologist, will be one of our afternoon keynote speakers.

The afternoon career panel includes Virginia Blumenthal, Member of the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees and one of the top 100 lawyers in the nation; Dr. FeRita Carter, Vice President, Student Services, Riverside City College; Carmen Cuevas, Senior Field Representative for California State Assembly Member, Jose Medina; May Lynn Davis, Founder of the Asian Lunar Fest; Commissioner Belinda Handy; Ninfa Delgado, Vice President and COO Riverside Community Health Foundation; and other notable female leaders and entrepreneurs. These dynamic and accomplished women will share their experiences and the steps they took to achieve their personal and career goals with the conference participants.

“We are very excited about this year’s conference as we have a cadre of excellent keynote and workshop speakers willing to share their knowledge and personal experiences with the young women,” said Conference Chair Wanda Scruggs. “Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a goodie bag and information on everything from how to defend themselves to identifying human traffic perpetrators — all at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful sponsors.”

Riverside Police Chief Sergio Diaz praised the conference for its excellence. “The Empowering Young Women Conference is a wonderful opportunity to expose young women to inspiring role models. The participants also receive practical advice for academic and professional success,” said Chief Diaz. “I am proud that the Riverside Police Department is able to contribute to the conference”.
 
All conference participants will receive a free continental breakfast, lunch, a goodie-filled tote bag and opportunities for great door prizes. Participants are requested to pre-register no later than Wednesday, April 11 at
www.empoweringyoungwomenconference.com.


About The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation
The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation (formerly Riverside Black History Parade Committee) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization established in honor of founders Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts. The foundation focuses on the development of events and activities such as: the Riverside Black History Parade, Expo and Car Show; Empowering Young Women’s Conference, and the Back-to-School Back Pack Giveaway event, which promotes positive family and cultural interaction in a cross section of communities.

Noted Anthropologist Juli Grigsby to Speak at San Bernardino Valley College on March 27

Dr. Juli Grigsby, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Haverford College, Pennsylvania (photo: Haverford College).

SAN BERNARDINO, California—On Tuesday, March 27, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) will host renowned anthropologist and university professor Dr. Juli Grisby for a lecture addressing a variety of pressing socio-cultural topics that may hit closer to home for some students than their traditional textbook studies. The event, which is free and open to the public, starts at 6:00 p.m. in SBVC’s Business Building, Room 100.

Originally from the Inland Empire, Dr. Grigsby is a socio-cultural anthropologist who has lectured at universities across the country on issues regarding critical race theory, feminist and queer theory, women’s health and violence, and U.S. social movements. She is also a noted photographer, and author of her current book project, “Grim Sleeper: Gender, Violence, and Reproductive Justice in Los Angeles.” She currently serves as the assistant professor of Anthropology at Haverford College in Pennsylvania.

SBVC sociology professor Anthony Blacksher said Dr. Grigsby can provide valuable insight for young scholars into the practical applications of anthropology today. “The work she is doing right now highlights the unique oppression of Black women and how that can be rendered invisible when things are seen as merely women’s issues, Black issues, or issues in our society at large,” he said. “To this point, Dr. Grigsby’s latest work connects the structural and economic conditions faced by Black women with the very real violence that is enacted upon them, politically and physically.” He hopes Dr. Grisby’s lecture will inspire more students to consider fields in the social sciences, especially anthropology.

SBVC’s Arts, Lectures & Diversity Committee is happy to announce this special event.

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WHAT: Guest Speaker, Dr. Juli Grigsby

WHERE: SBVC Business Building Room 100, San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA., 92410. Free parking on campus.

WHEN: 6:00pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2018

“You Low-Down Dirty Dog!”

Lou Coleman-Yeboah

By Lou Coleman-Yeboah

After all Jesus did for you, you spit in His face by continuing in your sin. You ingrate! You have failed to appreciate the purpose of God’s forbearance with you. Showing contempt for God’s forgiveness. You done lost your mind! Dead towards God, but alive to Satan’s power. You better wake up and come to your senses. It would have be better if you had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command you were given to live a holy life. [2Peter 2:21]. God is a Holy God and He requires that we be Holy. “Be ye Holy for I am a Holy God,” saith the Lord. [1 Peter 1:15-17].  This I say therefore and testify in [the name of] the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the heathen do in their perverseness of their minds. [Ephesians 4:17-19]. You have been freed from that vile prison. Don’t you dare go back and live like you used to live. If you do, sin will take you further than you ever wanted to stray, keep you longer than you ever wanted to stay and cost you more than you ever dreamed you would pay. Let the daily conduct of your life conform with your new life in Christ. Make a clean break with your old life and stop living by the standards of behavior of the pagan people. For you have heard and accepted “the truth as it is in Jesus”; now you must live, act and speak according to this new standard. There can be no compromising alliances, no stultifying reserves, and no divided interests.

As Paul reminds us in Titus… “We also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. [Titus 3:3]- As unbelievers, we were the pawns of Satan, under his dominion, carrying out his dictates. We were unaware of this because he controlled us through the influence of the world and the flesh. We once walked “according to the course of this world” and in accordance with the “lusts of our flesh” But now that we have been born again, in Christ we have been raised from our dead state spiritually to newness of life. And because of this, we are to renounce the world and its dominion over us. We are to “put off” fleshly things and “put on” the things of the Spirit. Being born again is meant to reverse the way we once were, apart from Christ. Do not use the grace of God as an excuse and a license to keep on sinning. Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God–I say this to your shame. [1 Corinthians 15:34.]”

For these are the words of the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the ruler of God’s creation.  I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!  So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing. But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.  I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” [Revelation 3: 14-22].

SIN NO MORE. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” (Ephesians 5:1-5) I admonish you to no longer live and wallow in sin. God’s grace has set you free from sin and the power it use to have over you. Even, though the power of sin seems so strong at times, the tug, the pull, the pressure, the battle, the struggle. Even though it can get to the point where it seems and feels overwhelming. You must put forth effort again to do what is right. So DO NOT let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. DO NOT offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. Sin shall not be your master….” [Romans 6:12-14]. The command is not merely to flee evil but to hate evil, just like the command is not merely to do mercy but to love mercy, to love righteousness. This is not optional. It’s commanded in the Bible, not suggested. Knowing that you are free from the power and penalty of sin, reckon yourself to be dead to sin and alive to Jesus. Consider it a done deal!

May God grant that you have knowledge of what God has done to save sinners, that you may reckon on its truth and reality in your life, and may you yield your body to serve the living God!

This Week’s Job News

Jobs for This Week:

  • Hiring Window Installers/Helpers – in Placentia, CA. Call Rodney (714) 996-1807
  • Landscape Laborers needed – in the Inland Empire, CA. $13.15/hr.  Call Maria Flores (323) 835-3838
  • Warehouse Jobs!! Trabajo Bodegas!!  Call (909) 350-4700
  • Caregivers needed – in the City of Orange, CA. Call Gabriel (714) 745-1889
  • Service Writer needed – in Colton, CA. Call Denny (951) 377-4618
  • 2nd Shift Line Positions – in Perris, CA. Call Naila (951) 602-5655
  • General Laborers & Loading/Unloading needed – in Ontario, CA. Call (909) 346-2008
  • Have a Truck SUV? Bounce House Delivery Drivers needed – Sat/Sun in the Inland Empire, CA. $200.00-$250.00/per day (951)665-4571
  • Automotive Lot Attendant needed – in San Bernardino, CA. Call Neda Ingram (714) 863-4000
  • Pest Control Tech needed – in Temecula, CA. Call (951) 308-6622
  • CMRE Financial Services, Inc. – is seeking a Healthcare Call Center Worker. . . No Experience needed – will train. indeed.com
  • Under Armour – is seeking a Warehouse Teammate in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
  • Uline – is seeking a Bilingual Customer Service Rep-Nights in Ontario, CA. $25.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Transition Bonus – is seeking a Mortgage Banker in Irvine, CA. indeed.com
  • TIL – is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Buyer in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Easter Seals Southern California – is seeking a Child Behavior Interventionist – Paid training in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center – is seeking a Scheduler in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com
  • M-Tek Spray Booths – is seeking a Receptionist in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Home Chef – is seeking a Human Resources Rep in San Bernardino, CA. $47,000.00-$60,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Mobile-Management, LLC – is seeking Life Line Agents in San Bernardino, CA. $100.00-$200.00/day.  indeed.com
  • Mansfield Oil Company – is seeking an Operative Specialist/Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Iconic Group – is seeking a Graduation Photography/Assistant in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com
  • Montclair Hospital Medical Center – is seeking a Human Resources Assistant in Montclair, CA. indeed.com
  • Tahiti Cabinets, Inc. – is seeking a Custom Cabinet Maker in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com
  • Creekside Village Apartments & Home – is seeking Help in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • Department of the Navy – is seeking a Tech in Corona, CA. $63,061.00-$107,955.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • San Bernardino County – is seeking an Information Systems Tech in San Bernardino, CA. $46,513.00-$69,115.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Gibson Overseas – is seeking an Office Assistant in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • United Parcel Service – is seeking a Union Clerk in Bloomington, CA. indeed.com
  • Institute of Reading Development – is seeking a Summer Reader, Teachers in Riverside, CA. $500.00-$700.00/week.  indeed.com
  • Old Dominion Freight Line – is seeking a Driver Check-in Clerk in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
  • Onpoint Innovative Learning Environment – is seeking an Office Assistant/Receptionist in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Moore Advanced, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Unloader Lumper in Mira Loma, CA. $11.50-$17.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Concord Foods, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Order Selector/Forklift Operator in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • West Coast University – is seeking a Campus Data Reporting Specialist in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Loma Linda University Shared Services – is seeking a Document Imaging Specialist in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com
  • Penn Emblem Company – is seeking a Customer Service Support Specialist in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com
  • Epiq Systems, Inc. – is seeking a Records Specialist in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
  • Wall Dermatology – is seeking a Medical Receptionist in Montclair, CA. indeed.com
  • Nectar – is seeking a Property Large Loss Adjuster in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $85,000.00-$100,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • California Conservation Corps (CCC) – is seeking an Outdoor Worker in Pomona, CA. $1800.00/mo.  indeed.com
  • Baldy View Regional Occupational Program – is seeking a Test Proctor in Ontario, CA. $15.28-$19.97/hr.  indeed.com
  • Developing Leaders, Inc. – is seeking a Leadership Trainer in Fontana, CA. $25.00-$50.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Target – is seeking a Packer in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • R & B Wholesale Distribution, Inc. – is seeking an Accounts Receivable Rep in Ontario, CA. $12.50-$13.50/hr.  indeed.com
  • Monster Energy – is seeking a NASCAR Event Specialist in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
  • Mountain Lakes Resort – is seeking an Activities Assistant in Lytle Creek, CA. indeed.com
  • The John Stewart Company – is seeking an Assistant Property Manager in San Bernardino, CA. $17.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Sherwin-Williams – is seeking a Design Imaging Specialist in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Mas Tec Network Solutions – is seeking a SAQ Specialist in Corona, CA. indeed.com
  • Lewis Management Corporation – is seeking a Night Service Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Dart Container – is seeking a Clerk in Chino, CA. indeed.com
  • WinCo Foods – is seeking a Freight Stocker in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • The Claremont Club – is seeking a Weight Room Receptionist in Claremont, CA. indeed.com
  • Haliburton International Foods, Inc. – is seeking a Machine Operator in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • San Bernardino Superior Court – is seeking a Budget Specialist in San Bernardino, CA. $44,883.00-$67,300.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • California Steel Industries – is seeking a Plant Protection Officer in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • Lucent Products, Inc. – is seeking an Office Assistant in Chino, CA. indeed.com
  • Foundation Laboratory – is seeking a Courier in Pomona, CA. indeed.com
  • HUB International – is seeking a Receptionist in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
  • International Paper – is seeking General Labor in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Villas at San Bernardino – is seeking an Assisted Living Administrator in San Bernardino, CA. $50,000.00-$100,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • San Manuel Casino – is seeking an Administrative Assistant Entertainment in Highland, CA. indeed.com
  • Professional Cabinet Solutions – is seeking an EHS Specialist in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com
  • JH Group/Cosmetics – is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist in Corona, CA. indeed.com
  • Developlus – is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com
  • Mathis Brothers Furniture – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Nongshim America, Inc. – is seeking Help in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • CSF, Inc. – is seeking a Customer Service Rep (Warehouse) in the Inland Empire, CA. $12.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Co-op Financial Services – is seeking a Fraud Analyst I in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Mansfield Oil Company – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com
  • Mine 5 Bobee – is seeking Help in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Mausen Group – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Man Staffing – is seeking a Driver in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • Accent Plastics – is seeking a Tool Room Assistant in Corona, CA. $13.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Tri Ortho, Inc. – is seeking a Medical Device Sales Rep in Fontana, CA. $40,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Epic Management – is seeking a Registration Clerk-Registration in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Boilermakers Local Union 92 – is seeking a Boilermaker Apprentice in Bloomington, CA. $50,000.00-$90,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • G4S – is seeking a Site Supervisor in Mira Loma, CA. $15.00-$19.25/hr.  indeed.com
  • Spectrum – is seeking an Internet/Voice Tech support in Ontario, CA. $14.75/hr.  indeed.com
  • Kollege Town Sports – is seeking a Shipper in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Heavy Equipment Colleges of America – is seeking an Admissions Advisor in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • Regal Medical Group – is seeking an Executive Assistant in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • Esperanza Services – is seeking a Direct Support Trainee-Entry Level in Pomona, CA. indeed.com
  • Auto Club of Southern California – is seeking an Insurance Sales Clerk in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
  • HR Direct Services – is seeking a Labeling Clerk in Ontario, CA. $12.50-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Mission Foods – is seeking an HR Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $18.00-$20.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Cal Poly Pomona Foundation – is seeking an Accounts Specialist III in Pomona, CA. $16.04-$25.52/hr.  indeed.com
  • Launch Tech USA – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Department of the Air Force – is seeking a Student Trainee (Computer Assistant) in March AFB, CA. $37,793.00-$49,133.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • 5% Nutrition – is seeking a 5% Nutrition Demo Rep in Riverside, CA. $25.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • United Parcel Service – is seeking a (F/T) City Driver in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • Jacent Strategic Merchandising – is seeking a (P/T) Retail Merchandiser in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Amazon Fulfillment Services – is seeking a (F/T) Warehouse Associate in Eastvale, CA. $12.25/hr.  indeed.com
  • Emergency Pet Hospital – is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
  • DSI Logistics, Inc. – is seeking a Retail Area Manager in the Inland Empire, CA. $60,000.00-$65,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Carvana – is seeking a (F/T) Customer Advocate Field Operations in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • Rad Net – is seeking a Patient Service Rep in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • EZ Pay – is seeking Merchant Services Rep in Chino, CA. $50,000.00-$100,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Smile Brands – is seeking a Treatment Counselor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Majestic Home Loan – is seeking a Lock Desk Coordinator in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Interior Solutions, Inc. – is seeking an Assembler in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Asian American Resource Center – is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • Canadian National Railway – is seeking a Flag Person in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Emser Tile – is seeking a DC Customer Service Rep in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Intero Real Estate Services – is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $14.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP – is seeking a Legal Receptionist in Ontario, CA. $15.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Kollege Town Sports – is seeking a Receiving Clerk in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Specailty Coating Systems – is seeking a Buyer I in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Charter Oak Unified School District – is seeking a Health Assistant in Covina, CA. $2,777.00-$3,374.00/mo.  indeed.com
  • San Bernardino County – is seeking a Programmer Analyst III in Colton, CA. $32.09-$44.17/hr.  indeed.com
  • Essential Courier – is seeking a Delivery Route Driver/Own Vehicle in Ontario, CA. $20,000.00-$40,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • True Heat Solutions – is seeking an Insulation Helper in Upland, CA. indeed.com
  • Brightview – is seeking a Tree Climber in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
  • Live Well Medical Supplies – is seeking a Medical Equipment Delivery Tech in Riverside, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Mobile Management, LLC – is seeking Life Line Agents in Victorville, CA. $100.00-$200.00/Day.  indeed.com
  • Heavy Haul – is seeking a Class A Heavy Haul Person in Chino, CA. $3,500.00-$5,500.00/mo.  indeed.com
  • Sync Staffing, Inc. – is seeking a Drop Ship Clerk in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
  • Sandals Church – is seeking an Executive Services Associate in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
  • SAC Health System – is seeking a Health Information Specialist in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00-$15.28/hr.  indeed.com
  • RI International – is seeking an Art Works Coordinator in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
  • Department of Agriculture – is seeking a Student Trainee (Gen Maintenance) in Riverside, CA. $15.98-$18.60/hr.  indeed.com
  • Planet Fitness – is seeking a Member Services Rep in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
  • Connect Homes – is seeking a Talented Manufacturing Help in San Bernardino, CA. $15.00-$22.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Park Management, Inc. – is seeking an On-site Property Manager in Bloomington, CA. $30,000.00-$35,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • CP Generator, Inc. – is seeking an Alternator and Starter Rebuilder in Fontana, CA. $13.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com
  • Total Wine & More – is seeking a Retail Associate in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
  • Veterans Affairs – is seeking a Secretary in Loma Linda, CA. $51,845.00-$74,444.00k/yr.  indeed.com
  • Trilogy Financial Services, Inc. – is seeking a Wealth Advisor Associate in Corona, CA. $36,000.00j/yr.  indeed.com
  • Arrowhead Credit Union – is seeking a Call Center Rep I in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

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Sheros “On A Divine Path Mission”

L/R: Shero Cherilynne Hollowell, Shero Twillea Evans-Carthen and Shero Gail Martin-Mathews

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Sacred Sistahs, Inc.  10th Annual Shero and Scholarship Fundraiser Breakfast was held on Saturday, March 17 at Immanuel Praise Fellowhip Church.  Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush, Founder and Chief Executive Officer was pleased to honor Shero Twillea Evans-Carthen, University Ombuds Officer and Director of Ombuds Services at California State University, San Bernardino; Shero Cherilynne Hollowell, Educator for Riverside Unified School District; and Shero Gail Martin-Mathews, Retired Assistant Superindent of Curriculum and Instruction. 

Congratulations to the following 2018 scholarship recipients: Thandiwe Bush, Summit HS; Alondra Duncan, Summit HS; Jada Simone Gray, St. Bernard HS, and Kandace Simmons, Summit HS. 

The mission of Sacred Sistahs, Inc. is to empower serve, and improve the overall health, well-being, spirit, and vitality of African American and African women and children by nourishing and elevating the mind, body, and spirit.   For more information visit www.sacredsistahsinc.org.

 

Photo Recap: Fontana’s Black History Parade and Expo

By John Coleman, Community Photographer

FONTANA, CA- The North Fontana Black Awareness Parade Committee and Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana held their 50th Annual Black History Month Parade and Expo, Saturday, February 24 in a North Fontana shopping center.  The celebration this year was on the theme, ‘Our Legacy’, purposely connected to the date February 24, 1968, during the period when the Black People of Fontana were prevented from obtaining housing or residing south of the roadway still known as “Baseline”.

The Parade honors Fontana’s early families who despite racism, segregation and other adverse circumstances opened businesses, raised families and like the Turners, contributed to the growth and welfare of the community.  Former longtime resident of North Fontana, Whitman Mayo, became an actor in Hollywood and co-star of the “Sanford & Son” sitcom. He served as Grand Marshall of one of the first North Fontana Black History Parade.

Following the Parade community service organizations, clubs, food vendors and neighbors mingled and filled the streets of the post-parade Expo event.

The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana meet monthly at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday.  Currently, they are continuing to ask people to help collect photos, records and/or memories of old North Fontana for the growing History and Archive Project.

First Community Block Party of the New Year Kick Offs Next Month

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino Pastors United (SBPU) will be having another Community Block party on Saturday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Highland Pacific Elementary School located at 3340 Pacific Street in Highland.

For the first block party of 2018, they want to take a stance against violence on our school campuses; a stance against crime and increasing gun violence. SBPU wants to bring God back into the community. The Pastors believe that we must show more love, more togetherness by helping and letting community residence know they are here. The Churches of San Bernardino will take a stand together as a united front to encourage the community.

There will be free food, free groceries, free shoes, free clothes and free health checks. There will be a life-saving message by Bishop Ernest Dowdy of Church of the Living God. There will be powerful gospel music, dancing and good fellowship, face painting, free prizes and much fun!  Please preregister by phone, email or visit www.sbpastorsunited.org.

It’s going to take the whole village to turn our community around.  SBPU is here to help make a difference in our community, by providing, “Healing, Change and Progress” to the City of San Bernardino. To volunteer call (909) 353-7977. Good things are coming out of San Bernardino.

Celebrate a Vision Surprises Cancer Survivors at Casey Elementary School as a Random Act of Kindness Service

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Celebrating A Vision honored two dignitaries whom are cancer survivors at Casey Elementary School on the morning of March 12.

Third grade teacher, Ms. Stitt, and Principal Mr. Velez were both honored with a treasure chest full of cookies, gift cards, scented candles, inspirational books, chocolate covered strawberries, cake pops, popcorn and more! Velez did not except to be honored and was under the impression that only Ms. Stitt was being honored.

They both were whisked away to brunch in a stretch limousine to Beola’s Southern Cuisine in Ontario to enjoy a piping hot plate of her famous Chicken and Waffles. There is a never a cost to the survivor.

Celebrating a Vision was launched by Sonya Adams, President and CEO, as a non-profit organization that provides random acts of kindness to cancer survivors. They provide several services, such as concert tickets, groceries delivered right to the doorstep, wig services, limo rides, trips to Malibu, sunset sails, gift baskets, hotel stays for two, a nice fine dining experience for two and a host of others.

“We measure success by the lives we change,” Adams stated.

You can help to keep Celebrating a Vision alive by donating via PayPal to celebratingavision@gmail.com. Most of the services rendered are out of Adams’ own pocket. If you don’t have the money to donate, then you can send a letter to ‘Celebrating a Vision’ at P.O. Box 415 Pomona, CA 91769. You may also call for more information at (909) 896-9041.

 

What It Do with the LUE: Women in the Industry

Laurie Lynn-Soares

By Lue Dowdy

What up IE! So, this week in continuing with honoring women for the month of March, I’d like to recognize Laurie Lynn-Soares. I meet this Queen a few years ago on the battlefield, meaning the entertainment industry. Being a woman in the game is hard. I was impressed with her drive and ambition and we’ve been affiliates ever since.

Laurie-Lynn Soares aka L’s, has been in the music industry business in various capacities. In California from 2006 to 2012, as a Professional Freelance Photographer with Photos by LLS, Music Artist Manager with LLSM, Manager, Promoter and A&R for Hard Head Productions. In Arizona from 2012 to present, all of the above, L’s was the COO of Arizonamixtapes.com from June 2014 to November 2017, two-time award winning Online Media Outlet for two years in a row, then created their own platform called AZMT Music Awards show in December 2016.

L’s has done all types of Music and Business Sales and Promotions, as well as interviewing underground artists around the United States. She has recently partnered with The Black Diamond District in 2018, with fellow affiliates, Nicho Savant and Rene Herrera aka Shortz Scopic Pro. It just keeps getting bigger and better!

South Sundayz Radio show has been in existence since February 2017 and still going strong! Proudly sponsored by Beautiful and Beyond entertainment since the very beginning, L’s has moved her show to her own platform on Spreaker, and how to her own website!

Being recognized in the community, L’s has been asked to assist and contribute her talents with charity events, showcases, judging of competitions for Elegant Hoodness Radio and Magazine, where artists won slots at SXSW and featured in XXL Magazine.

L’s is an educator as well as a mentor. She’s networked and managed artists, referral source to other artists, services, studios, venues and much more in the industry! Steering people in the right directions to further their goals in music.

Follow Laurie-Lynn Soares on Facebook at LLSoaresMgmtPhotos, LLSManagement and PhotographybyLLS. Follow her on Twitter at LLSoaresMgmt, PhotosbyLaurie and SouthSundayz. Follow her on Instagram at PhotosbyLLS and SouthSundayzRadio. Also be sure to visit www.SouthSundayzRadio.com and www.spreaker.com/user/southsundayzradioshow.

BOYS Becoming MEN: Social Lites’ 51st Beautillion Ball Rocks This Saturday

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Thirteen distinguished young men will be presented to society on Saturday, March 24 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino during the Social Lites, Inc. 51st Beautillion Ball. The theme this year is, “Reflections of Our Past and Visions of Our Future.” Formal attire is required. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $50 per person. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The Beautillion Program was started in the Inland Empire out of concern for the future and survival of young, Black men in the community in which they live and serve. High school seniors who participate in the program are known as Knights. This program is designed to help young men who are seniors in high school prepare for college through the solicitation of ads, leadership development, accountability, responsibility, etiquette, attire for all occasions, spiritual growth, public speaking and community service. The all-around Knight will be identified at the conclusion of the program as Sir Knight. Other awards are given for academics and other achievements.

For more information, please telephone chairperson, Mrs. Donna Little-James at (909) 528-9793 or co- chairperson, Mrs. Bridgette Shaw at (909) 648-6165 or publicity chairperson, Mrs. Twillea Evans-Carthen at tevanscarthen@yahoo.com.