The inaugural “Get Your Rear in Gear” Temecula 5k Run/Walk was held on April 13th to raise awareness to colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and to fund colonoscopies for those who can't afford them. The post Daughter Honors Father’s Legacy With “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5k For Colon Cancer Awareness appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

The Mayor and Council of San Bernardino unanimously appointed Charles Montoya as City Manager, a decision which was praised by the community and received overwhelming support, but a white candidate alleges racial discrimination due to his race. The post OpEd: Was Racism Involved in the Selection Process that Eventually Led to Hiring Charles Montoya as City Manager? appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

Sexual Assault Awareness Month raises awareness about the impact of sexual assault on victims, their families and community, with Black women being disproportionately affected due to intersectionality, the systematic oppression Black women experience based upon their race and gender. The post Keeping it Real: Sexual Assault Awareness 2024—The Need to Protect Black Women and Girls appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

Last Updated on April 9, 2024 by BVN RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 8, 2024 – In response to the murder of George Floyd, many government agencies and leaders across California declared […] The post A First for Black Media: Black Voice News Leverages Web 3 and Blockchain Technology to Combat Racism in California appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

Ryan Gainer, an autistic 15-year-old, was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy after he ran toward the deputy with a sharp-bladed garden tool. The post Ryan Gainer’s Death Sparks Controversy appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

The University of California, Riverside has renamed its annual Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium to the UCR School of Medicine's J.W. Vines Diversity Equity and Inclusion Colloquium in recognition of the J.W. Vines Medical Society's advocacy and efforts to support Black physicians and medical students across the Inland Empire. The post Legacy of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and the UCR School of Medicine: A Timeline Tracing Its Evolution and Impact appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

The City of Hope (COH) has notified its nearly one million patients of a data breach that potentially exposed personal information including social security numbers, financial details, medical records and health insurance information, which has been reported to the California State Attorney General's office. The post Keeping it Real: Nearly a Million Patients Exposed Due to City of Hope Security Breach appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

Richard Nevins, a prominent attorney, accountant, church member, and beloved family man, passed away on March 17, 2024, after serving in the U.S. Peace Corps, earning his JD from Loyola Law School, and building a thriving law practice in Riverside, California. The post Celebration of Life Service to be held for Richard Nevins appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

California's population aged 60 and older is expected to grow by 30% by 2060, creating a need for more caregivers and support services, while also facing a projected labor shortage of 3.2 million paid direct care workers. The post Care in the IE The Growing Need: Will You Care for Me? appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more

Briana Rice, 38, was rear-ended by a semi-truck in December 2021, suffering a traumatic brain injury, a spinal injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has since dedicated the past four months to recovery, rediscovering, and returning better than before, using sound healing and meditation to help her cope with her injuries. The post Briana Rice: A Day in the Life (Photo Essay) appeared first on Black Voice News ..read more