The IE Voice

09/23/2025

Black women in America are the most educated demographic in the country, yet they face significant economic disadvantages due to President Trump's policies and actions, which have disproportionately affected them, despite their role as the moral compass of the country.
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Exploring the impact of President Donald Trump's actions on Black women in America. Despite being the most educated demographic, they face significant economic disadvantages. The article argues Trump's policies and public insults have disproportionately affected them, while they continue to serve as...

09/20/2025

The Make America Healthy Again Commission released a report identifying four potential drivers of childhood chronic disease and recommending policy reform, but has been criticized for failing to acknowledge causes such as food insecurity and poverty and for questioning proven interventions like childhood vaccinations.
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The Make America Healthy Again Commission, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has released a report on childhood chronic disease, identifying four potential drivers. The report includes recommendations, but has been criticized for overlooking causes like food insecurity and poverty, and for questioning p...

09/19/2025

The U.S. government has filed a complaint against Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) for allegedly making false statements and retaining overpayments to Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid Program, in violation of the False Claims Act.
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The US government has accused Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) of making false statements and retaining overpayments to Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid Program. IEHP denies the allegations, calling it a 'misguided civil legal dispute'. The case is set to be heard in court. ...

09/17/2025

Black Voice News will be hosting a book signing event for Dr. Dawn Wright, Inland Empire resident and Esri’s Chief Scientist. Dr. Wright became the first Black person to dive to the deepest point on Earth, Challenger Deep, in the western Pacific Ocean. Her book “Mapping The Deep” tells the story of that exploration as well as of her journey as an oceanographer and geographer. Join us by registering at: http://bit.ly/48mmODU

09/16/2025

The US Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court ruling that had previously barred immigration agents from stopping people in Los Angeles without reasonable suspicion, raising concerns about the court's secret process and the increasing use of the "shadow docket" for significant rulings.
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The recent Supreme Court ruling reversing lower courts' decision on immigration stops in Los Angeles has sparked concerns about the court's secret process. Critics argue the increasing use of the "shadow docket" for significant rulings undermines the integrity of the nation's highest court. ...

09/15/2025

Aryana Noroozi A warehouse and infrastructure project near San Bernardino International Airport has been scrapped following months of community pushback and a lawsuit challenging the plan. The Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) board voted on September 10, to abandon the Inland Valley Infrastructure Corridor Project (IVIC). Opponents argued the project would have displaced residents, demolished […]
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The Inland Valley Development Agency has abandoned the Inland Valley Infrastructure Corridor Project near San Bernardino International Airport, following community opposition and a lawsuit. Critics argued the project would displace residents and increase industrial development in local neighborhoods...

09/15/2025

Get Lit Books & Things, a q***r, Black and woman-owned bookstore, celebrated its one-year anniversary with a range of events, including a back-to-school themed "Unicorn Story Hour" for children, raffles, discounts, a book reading and signing with poet Yazmin Monét Watkins, and an open mic night.
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Get Lit Books & Things, a q***r, Black and woman-owned bookstore, celebrated its first anniversary with a series of community-focused events. Owners Danielle and Ruthie Myers-Porter shared their vision for the future, which includes workshops and community-serving events aimed at fostering inclusivi...

09/09/2025

Activists have called for a nationwide boycott of companies that have turned away from their DEIA commitments to support Donald Trump's racist attacks, in order to leverage the economic power of America's Black community to drive change.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of companies that have abandoned their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) commitments in support of Donald Trump's policies. This economic move, they believe, could drive significant change, given the buying power of America's Black....

09/03/2025

Overview: Francisco Longoria, a San Bernardino man, is demanding answers after his truck was shot at by federal immigration agents. Longoria’s attorneys are calling for an investigation into the incident, which left their client traumatized and unable to work. The attorneys claim the shooting was unjustified and the agents did not have a warrant. The […]
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Francisco Longoria, a San Bernardino man, is seeking answers after his truck was shot at by federal immigration agents. His attorneys are urging city and county officials to investigate the incident, which they claim was unjustified. Longoria is reportedly traumatized and unable to work. ...

09/03/2025

Aryana Noroozi Nathan Angel Urena, a lifelong Moreno Valley resident and the city’s Environmental and Historical Preservation Commissioner, announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Moreno Valley City Council in next year’s election. Urena’s announcement comes after the current city councilor for Moreno Valley’s District 2, Ed Delgado ®, plans to stand […]
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Nathan Angel Urena, a lifelong resident of Moreno Valley, has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Moreno Valley City Council. Urena, a public servant and community leader, plans to focus on public safety, education, and quality-of-life improvements. #...

09/03/2025

Ellen Perrault A crucial data-sharing agreement intended to enhance care coordination and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness is now in place in San Bernardino County. Law enforcement officials and county department leaders of the homeless multidisciplinary team gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the County Government Center to sign the agreement. This initiative is […]
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San Bernardino County has implemented a new data-sharing agreement to improve care coordination for the homeless. This initiative, signed by county officials, aims to break the cycle of homelessness by connecting individuals with necessary services and support. ...

09/03/2025

FEMA is still providing funeral assistance for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, with qualified individuals able to apply for up to $9,000 per funeral until September 2025.
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FEMA continues to provide funeral assistance for COVID-19 related deaths, with over $2.8 billion distributed so far. Eligible individuals can apply for up to $9,000 per funeral. The application process, which requires a FEMA representative, is open until September 30, 2025. ...