Ellen Perrault, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com/author/ellen/ The Voice of the Black Community in California Wed, 22 May 2024 17:16:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blackvoicenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-BVN_logo_square-32x32.png Ellen Perrault, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com/author/ellen/ 32 32 182193136 California Bill for Work-Life Balance Shelved Due to Budget Crisis https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/05/22/california-shelves-bill-work-texts/ Wed, 22 May 2024 17:16:15 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=244228 California’s multi million dollar budget deficit resulted in hundreds of bills remaining in the suspense files of the State Assembly and Senate unable to move forward this year.

California lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have given employees the right to avoid work-related text messages and emails outside of their work hours, due to the state's precarious budget shortfall.

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]]> 244228 California Hospital Medical Center Awards $270,000 through its Community Health Improvement Grant Program https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/02/18/california-hospital-medical-center-awards-270000-through-its-community-health-improvement-grant-program/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:44:02 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=243233 $270,000 in grants awarded through Dignity Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants program to 3 nonprofits in Los Angeles.

California Hospital Medical Center has awarded $270,000 in community grants to three nonprofits in the Greater Los Angeles area that work to provide health and human services, including homelessness, human-trafficking and mental health.

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]]> 243233 Palm Springs Prayer Vigil Unites for Restorative Justice https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/02/18/black-history-palm-springs-section-14-prayer-vigil/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:23:27 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=243229 National Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III to Host Prayer Vigil for Healing, Reflection and Justice in Palm Springs, CA.

Ellen Perrault In honor of Black History Month, on Sunday, February 18, beginning at 3:00 pm, the survivors and supporters of Palm Springs Section 14, and a coalition of community […]

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]]> 243229 Macy’s Honors Black Change Makers in Celebration of Black History Month https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/01/16/black-history-macys-uncf/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242772 Macy’s honors the achievements and history of Black Americans this winter through a partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), and a commitment to Black-owned, founded and designed brands. On average, more than 300,000 students attend HBCUs each year. HBCUs are serving those who need it the most–more than 70% of all students at HBCUs qualify for federal Pell Grants and 80% of HBCU students receive federal loans.

Macy's is honoring the achievements and history of Black Americans this winter through a round-up and online donation campaign benefitting UNCF, and is also committing to supporting Black-owned, founded and designed brands through online shopping events and more.

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]]> 242772 Temecula Valley USD Policies Violate Constitutional and Statutory Rights, Says AG Bonta https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/12/15/tvusd-students-constitutional-rights/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:37:16 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242494 This week California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge by teachers, students, and parents to two Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) Board of Trustees’ enactments that violate students’ constitutional and statutory rights.

Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to two Temecula Valley Unified School District enactments that violate students' constitutional and statutory rights, including a ban on inclusive curriculum and a forced outing policy.

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]]> 242494 Keep It Local Business Fund Grants $200k to Community Entrepreneurs https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/12/05/grant-recipients-naacp-nextdoor-kind/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:42:06 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242394 Keep It Local Business Fund Grants $200k to Community Entrepreneurs.

The Nextdoor Kind Foundation, NAACP, and Hello Alice awarded 20 U.S. small business owners of color microgrants from the Keep It Local Business Fund, with four of the 20 grantees located in California.

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]]> 242394 Assemblymember Dr. Corey A, Jackson to Present State of the 60th Annual Report https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/11/26/60th-assembly-district-state-annual-report/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:29:23 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242305 Dr. Corey A. Jackson, Assemblymember, 60th District invites residents of his district to join an online event to reflect on the achievements of the past year and plans for the coming year.

Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson is hosting a virtual event to celebrate the achievements of the 60th Assembly District and share the district's vision for the future on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 pm.

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]]> 242305 United Against Hate Week: California’s Call to Action https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/11/20/united-against-hate-week-california/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:23:41 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242264 Becky Monroe, deputy director for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, California Civil Rights Department speaks Nov 13, at the kick-off to for CA vs Hate United Against Hate Week. (Courtesy Photo)

California Civil Rights Department, City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate launched the sixth annual United Against Hate Week, a week of events to raise awareness and encourage action against hate crimes.

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]]> 242264 IE Black Equity Fund Raises $6 Million to Empower Inland Empire’s Black Community https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/11/14/ie-black-equity-fund-milestone/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:21:45 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242547 Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson presents $1 Million for the IE Black Equity Fund.

Ellen Perrault                                                                                                                 On November 3, 2023, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) and the Black Equity Initiative of the Inland Empire (BEI-IE) announced that the IE Black Equity Fund has […]

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