Another Year Around the Sun
Upland CA- Celebrating my birthday has always been a time when I reflect on what I have done or accomplished over the past year. There... Read More
Christine Horn Has Thriving Careers As Actress & Acting Coach
Photo credit: Day Byrd (creative director and makeup artist) and Bee Alyssa Trofort (photographer) By: Manny Otiko | IVN As she’s managing her busy career, Horn... Read More
Rainmaker for Black Businesses
Upland CA – August is National Black Business Month. This effort was started and co-founded by John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan, both entrepreneurs. ... Read More
The Challenges of Being a Young Black Boy
Upland CA – My husband and I are the proud parents of three daughters and two sons and the even prouder grandparents of two grandsons... Read More
“Outdoor Afro” Promotes Experiences in Nature for Black Adventurers
By: Edward Henderson, California Black Media As much as Black people are defined by the contributions they’ve made to American culture, society also defines Black women and... Read More
A Grandmother’s Cry
Upland, CA — My heart is heavy when I think about the violence that continues to persist in our world today. I know that violence... Read More
The Battle of Puebla
Upland, CA — Growing up in Southern California I was fortunate to live in a multicultural community. My neighborhood celebrated certain holidays such as the 4th... Read More
When the Mentor Becomes the Mentee
Upland, CA — When you are blessed to have good people in your life it can be difficult to decide who you want to write... Read More
Know That There Is Hope
Melanie Stovall, Exec. Director of The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. Upland, CA — FREE 4-Part Seizure Support Series Launches The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. (LBF)... Read More
“COVID-19: The Work to Reduce Harm Continues in the African American Community”
As Black History Month 2022 winds down, I find myself doing a mental assessment regarding how much progress we have truly made regarding addressing health... Read More