board-Jasmin-Hall- Jasmin Hall becomes first Black President of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Two elections held in the last three months have placed San Bernardino County resident Jasmin Hall in a position where she wields the most influence among a handful of African Americans serving in California water industry leadership roles. Late last year, Hallโs colleagues elected her the first African American By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
krdash Maximizing Family Time 5 tips for spending more time with loved ones Now as much as ever, close family ties can make a significant impact on young lives. Constantly emerging technology sometimes limits personal interaction, while many school-age children experience unprecedented stress levels. Building strong connections with trusted adults can give kids By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
neonbrand-zFSo6bnZJTw-unsplash Everyday Community 5 Ways to Empower Kids to End Bullying From the classroom to the internet, bullying can lead to children developing a poor self-image or lead to bullying others. In fact, members of Generation Z believe bullying is the biggest issue facing their generation, according to new data. A survey of American youth ages 6-17, commissioned by By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
metropolitan-police-officer-searches-mani-arthur-instagram Advocate Black cyclist stripped search in 'humiliating' stop-and-frisk A black cyclist was pulled over by a police officer claiming to have smelt marijuana on him for a "degrading" stop-and-search. A Black Cyclists Network member, Mani Arthur, said that he was in the public space in the incident's video "harassed and humiliated. By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
theatre Advocate Justice Department to change how studios distribute films by revoking decades-old rules Removing the Paramount consent decrees changes the theater industry A number of shifts in the movie industry have altered the theater-going experience in recent years. From the rise of streaming to the reliance on Chinese markets to the emergence of superhero blockbusters, everyone from ticket-buyers to studios have By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
justmercyfilm โJust Mercyโ, the life story of Walter McMillian The true events that form the foundation of "Just Mercy" took place twenty years ago, but they echo sadly through many centuries, all the way to the present from the distant past. Harvard Grad Bryan Stevenson, the voice of social justice who campaigned to exonerate convicted people in By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
unnamed-4 Erica Campbell Releases Praying & Believing DEBUT PERFORMANCE THIS SUNDAY ONBET SUNDAY BEST SEASON FINALEAUGUST 25 8/7c Praying And BelievingAvailable Digitally EverywhereFollowing Performance On BET 5X GRAMMY winner, Erica Campbell, returns with impressive new anthemย โPraying And Believing."ย Campbell will debut the song with a show-stopping performance on the season finale ofย BETโ By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
SimoneBiles Simone Biles double-double dismount: The American gymnast just made history Simone Biles just made history. Again.The 22-year-old just became the first gymnast to ever attempt and land a double-twisting, double somersault dismount off the balance beam, according to Team USA.It's jaw-dropping. It seriously doesn't get old.The five-time Olympic By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
Where-is-Marijuana-Legal-in-the-U.S.A.-1-of-3 15 states have decriminalized โ but not legalized โ marijuana Fifteen states have decriminalized marijuana but not legalized it. In these states, possession of small amounts of pot no longer carries jail or prison time but can continue to carry a fine, and possession of larger amounts, repeat offenses, and sales or trafficking can still result in harsher sentences. Decriminalization By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
1034890791 How one idea - big or small - can help change cancer care Anyone who has confronted cancer or helped a friend or family member battle the disease knows that the challenges go far beyond diagnosis and treatment. Managing the cancer journey and life after treatment calls on support from family and the surrounding community. It is this community that may have the By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
Ocasio-Cortez Advocate Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Advise Cap on Credit Cards Ever feel like you canโt make a dent into the debt youโve accumulated just trying to get by. Well Ms. Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders are hoping to make a change to help people get out of credit card debt. Calling on on Congress to enact a federal By Jake Crates โข 1 min read
07blackrestaurantchallenge204a Everyday Community What The Black Restaurant Challenge Brings To Boston The Boston Black Restaurant Challenge kicked off last week at Darrylโs Corner Bar & Kitchen; its directive is for Bostonians to eat at four black-owned restaurants during Black History Month. I read about the first effort in Boston last February, and thought to myself, โHey, thatโs great! By Victor Flavius โข 4 min read
