Frederick Douglass's speech on July 5, 1852, highlighting the brutal captivity and exploitation of enslaved people, resonates today as California considers reforms to its legal and penal systems, such as the End Slavery In California Act and Proposition 47, to address systemic biases and mass incarceration.

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Joseph "J Pash" Patrick is advocating for a creative economy in the Inland Empire, urging collaboration between creatives, corporations, politicians, and community leaders to build a thriving community through art and social impact projects.

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Aicheria Bell As society progresses, so too should our understanding and acceptance of diverse cultural expressions. The Braiding Freedom Movement and the CROWN Act stand as metaphors of change in […]

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Jazzari Taylor | Latino Outdoors As we celebrate the perseverance and spirit of Black people in the United States this Juneteenth holiday, I reflect on what it means to promote […]

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The Black Equity Collective (BEC) represents the voices of over 47 Black-led and Black-empowering (BLOs) organizations that span three regions of southern California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino […]

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The National Black Grads (NBG) Inland Empire Black Grad Recognition Event celebrated academic excellence and empowered future leaders, recognizing students for their dedication, resilience, and determination, and fostering a culture of excellence and empowerment.

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Proposition 47, which reclassified certain non-violent property and drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, has not led to a rise in crime, has not legalized theft under $950, and has decreased incarceration rates and recidivism rates, while also freeing up resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

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Joseph R. Williams As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court decision that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for Black […]

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May 10, 2024 For this Solutions Saturday —the day before Mother’s Day, we are sharing an early special message from our friends at GirlTREK for Black mothers and the people […]

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