Asante-Ra, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com/author/asante-ra/ The Voice of the Black Community in California Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:46:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blackvoicenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-BVN_logo_square-32x32.png Asante-Ra, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com/author/asante-ra/ 32 32 182193136 California Considers Media Literacy Bills to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/09/27/media-literacy-education-corporate-influence/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:46:38 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241465 Assembly Bills 873 and 787 aim to introduce media literacy education in K-12 schools. However, concerns loom over corporate influence in shaping this education.

Asante-Ra California is considering two media literacy bills, signaling a crucial step forward in addressing the challenges of misinformation and disinformation.  Assembly Bills 873 and 787 aim to introduce media […]

The post California Considers Media Literacy Bills to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 241465 News, Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/09/27/social-media-mental-health-youth/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241454 We are in the midst of a national youth mental health crisis, and social media is a significant contributing factor according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

The Surgeon General's Advisory calls for policymakers, technology companies, parents, and researchers to take action to address the harmful effects of social media on the mental health of youth.

The post News, Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 241454 Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conversation with Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/09/12/cultivating-student-triumph-and-community-unity-a-conversation-with-dr-gwendolyn-dowdy-rodgers/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:34:56 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241205 Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Area D representative of the San Bernardino County Board of Education poses for a portrait in her office on September 5, 2023. Dr. Dowdy-Rodgers made history in 2022, as the first African American woman on the San Bernardino County Board of Education. Her advocacy led to the recognition of “racism as a public health crisis.”

Asante-Ra In the ever-evolving realm of education, the cultivation of student triumph and the fostering of community unity stand as paramount objectives. Black Voice News recently  had the honor of […]

The post Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conversation with Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 241205 NAACP Committed to Helping Black Borrowers Tackle Student Loan Debt https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/09/05/naacp-committed-to-helping-black-borrowers-tackle-student-loan-debt/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:45:00 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241003 “Let’s be clear – there is no racial equity without economic equity,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.

Asante-Ra The NAACP is stepping up alongside the U.S. Department of Education to provide a helping hand to Black borrowers dealing with the weight of student loan debt, thanks to […]

The post NAACP Committed to Helping Black Borrowers Tackle Student Loan Debt appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 241003 Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy: Guiding Youth Towards a Brighter Future https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/08/29/young-visionaries-youth-leadership-academy-guiding-youth-towards-a-brighter-future/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:21:06 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=240975 Terrance L. Stone, Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, an individual whose journey from personal struggles to remarkable accomplishments has touched the lives of over 150,000 at-risk youth in the inland region.

Asante-Ra  Amidst the vibrant celebration of Black Business Week, the spotlight shines on an organization that has been making profound strides in shaping young minds and empowering communities. BVN had […]

The post Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy: Guiding Youth Towards a Brighter Future appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 240975 Temecula School Board Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial CRT Ban https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/08/08/temecula-school-board-faces-lawsuit-over-controversial-crt-ban/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:58:49 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=240819 “The three political activists on the school board have yet again proven they are more interested in breaking the law than doing their jobs of educating students — so the state will do their job for them,” said Newsom.

Asante-Ra At a press conference held in Los Angeles on August 2nd, the Temecula Valley school board’s recent ban on Critical Race Theory (CRT) was announced to be the subject […]

The post Temecula School Board Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial CRT Ban appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 240819 Breaking Barriers: USC Gould Welcomes First Black Law Dean in its 123-Year History https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/07/28/breaking-barriers-usc-gould-welcomes-first-black-law-dean-in-its-123-year-history/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:19:06 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=240756 Franita Tolson becomes first Black law dean at USC Gould.

Asante-Ra  In a significant milestone for the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Franita Tolson has been appointed as the interim dean, making history as the first Black […]

The post Breaking Barriers: USC Gould Welcomes First Black Law Dean in its 123-Year History appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 240756 While Temecula Valley School District Rejects Book About Harvey Milk, Governor Takes a Stand:Against Banning Books https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/06/06/while-temecula-valley-school-district-rejects-book-about-harvey-milk-governor-takes-a-standagainst-banning-books/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:59:43 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=240333 California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again weighing in on matters of inclusivity.

Asante-Ra In a contentious meeting at the Temecula Valley School Board, tensions ran high as a 3-2 vote resulted in the rejection of an elementary school social studies book featuring […]

The post While Temecula Valley School District Rejects Book About Harvey Milk, Governor Takes a Stand:Against Banning Books appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 240333 Funding The Arts: How the Creative Corps Inland SoCal is Creating Social Impact https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/04/20/funding-the-arts-how-the-creative-corps-inland-socal-is-creating-social-impact/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:43:16 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=239766 Creative Corps Inland SoCal prepared Listening Sessions across San Bernardino and Riverside counties to launch a $4.7M grant opportunity for invited artists, creatives, and interested community members to join in on.

Asante-Ra  Inland Southern California’s art scene just got a boost from the Creative Corps Inland SoCal. The state-funded project of the California Arts Council (CAC) recently announced a request for […]

The post Funding The Arts: How the Creative Corps Inland SoCal is Creating Social Impact appeared first on Black Voice News.

]]> 239766