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The Social Lites, Inc. Host Info Meeting for 59th Beautillion

"The 2025 Black Rose Award winners, left to right, Back row: Ezekiel Adeleke, Media Char, Laurie Marsden, Deputy Chief of Staff at Yuhaaviatam of San Man- uel Nation, Twillea Evans-Carthen, Marcus Funchess, MC, Dr. Arlington Rodg- ers, Jr.; Rich Wallace, Dr. Charles "Chuck" Singleton, Lawrence Hardy, Taylor Griffin Scholarship winner, Black Rose ceremony Committee Chair Rev Bronica, President Carl M. Dameron, Front row. Dr. Teri Davis, Elizabeth Cochrane-Ben- oit, Dr. Hardy Brown, and Dr. Shene Bowie

SAN BERNARDI- take place weekly on NO, CA The Social Lites, Inc. are extend-

Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. These gath- erings are designed to introduce and pre- pare the incoming Sir Knights for this year's Beautillion, a time-honored tra- dition in the Inland Empire. Each session will provide guidance on program expec- tations, mentorship opportunities, and scholarship award de- tails.

The Beautillion program seeks African American high school seniors with a ing an invitation to all interested young men to attend an informa- tional meeting for the 59th Annual Beau- tillion. The meeting will be held on Satur- day, October 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at New Hope Life Center, Room 13, located at 1505 W. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92411.

Following this intro- ductory session, pro- gram meetings will

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"A Promise Kept”: California Establishes First-in-the-Nation

Reparations Agency needed to repair it. to Study and Develop This bill represents Reparation Proposals hope, responsibility, for African Ameri- and a commitment to make right what was wrong for far too long."

cans, which issued its comprehensive final report in June 2023. The task force was created through Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, authored by current Secretary of The legislation was directly based on pol- icy recommendations from the Task Force

According to Bonta and other supporters including the Al- ameda County Office of Education and the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) -AB 1230 is part of a broader effort to inter- rupt the systems that push children from classrooms into incar- ceration.

Data cited by Ed- Source shows that more than 4,000 Cali- fornia students were expelled in the 2023- 24 school year, with disproportionate im- pacts on students of color and other vulner- able youth. Although overall

GPA of 2.0 or higher who are planning to pursue higher educa- tion. Participants will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage in com- munity service, and compete for scholar ship funds as part of one of San Bernardi- no's most respected cultural and educa- tional initiatives.

For more informa- tion, interested stu- dents and families may contact Elsie Paulino at (951) 205- 8823.

SAN BERNARDI- NO, CA―The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nomi- nations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remark- able individuals dedi- cating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025.

The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Santos Manuel Student Union at Cali- fornia State Univer- sity, San Bernardino. This event shines a spotlight on those whose volunteer ef- forts transcend typi- cal expectations, often going unrecognized despite their signifi- cant impact on the community.

"We are looking for Black leaders or com- munity members who work tirelessly to up- lift others in the Inland Empire," said Carl M.

State Shirley Weber in 2020, to research the history of dis- crimination against Black Californians and recommend rem- edies for compensa- tion and atonement.

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Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills rates have dropped Executive Director of over the past decade, 8.6% of Black students were removed from classrooms in 2023- 24, compared to 2.7% of White students.

NCYL. "Thank you to Assemblymember Bonta and the Alam- eda County Office of Education for cham- pioning students and helping to ensure that they receive the sup- port and tools they need to be successful."

Gov. Newsom also signed AB 563, au- thored by Assembly- member Corey Jack- son, which enhances the oversight and ef- fectiveness of the Ear- ly Childhood Policy Council (ECPC).

The NCYL also re- ported that in 2023-24, Black foster youth lost an average of 121.8 days of instruction per 100 students due to out-of-school suspen- sions one of the highest rates among all student groups.

"This much-needed reform is about oppor- tunity for students, and will benefit children and youth across the state of California," suspension said Shakti Belway, To continue, visit www.wssnews.com.

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Nominations Now Open

Dameron, President of the Black Culture Foundation. "We en- courage nominations for The Black Rose, Humanitarian of the Year, and Community Service awards."

Jim King, founder of the Black Rose Awards, emphasized the importance of recognizing dedi cated volunteers who contribute their time without seeking rec- ognition. "These in- dividuals are the un- sung heroes, they are committed, compas- sionate, and make our community a better place."

Nomination forms are available online at: SBBCFoundation.org The awards celebrate achievements across the Black community, but recipients are not required to be Black themselves.

The Black Rose Awards are the high- light of Black History Month celebrations, showcasing the ac- complishments and contributions of Black individuals and allies. The Black Culture Foundation, estab- lished in 1968, aims to promote Black culture, raise aware- ness of Black achieve- ments, and foster unity through annual cultural events and parades.

Join us in honoring those who dedicate themselves to the bet- terment of our com- munity. Together, we can continue to cel- ebrate, inspire, and uplift.

Black Rose Com- mittee members:

Rev. Bronica Mar- tindale, Carl M. Dameron, Paulette Brown-Hinds, Dolo- res Armstead, Chris- tine Irving, Marlene Davis, The Socialites, Troy Ingram, Gen- evieve Chandler, Jim

To join the Black Rose Awards Com- mittee or learn more about sponsorship and leadership opportuni- ties, visit SBBCFoun- King. dation.org.