Featured Artist: Martha Cowan

Photo caption: The Civil Rights Institute Board of Directors and the community celebrate the Woman of Achievement Awardee. Photo L to R: Ken Gutierrez, The Civil Rights Institute Board Member; Kathy Wright, Community Leader; Sabrina Gonzalez, Civil Rights Institute Executive Director; Launa Wilson, The Civil Rights Institute Board President; Q'Vinc Asberry, The Civil Rights Institute Board Member; Irma Asberry, Community Leader/Retired Judge, Superior Court of Riverside County.

PHOTO CAPTION: “When I learned I had been selected, I felt deeply honored to be part of such a meaningful and lasting legacy. To be recognized as a Black Rose Award recipient is an honor I will carry with me for a lifetime,” said Black Rose Award winner Jonathan Beauregard.

PHOTO CAPTION: “This means so much to me because I love my students and the population I serve,” said Black Rose Award Winner Alisha James, Senior High Teacher at San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD).

Photo Caption: San Bernardino City representatives accepting an award from The Salvation Army as its Partner of the Year, recognizing their collaboration to reduce homelessness in San Bernardino. (Left to right) Chad Holgate - Police Officer, Eric Levitt – City Manager, Fred Shorett – 4th Ward Councilmember, Rose Hoefer - San Bernardino County Social Worker, Steven Arabia - Police Officer, Henry Dominguez - Police Officer, Treasure Ortiz –7th Ward Councilmember, Helen Tran – Mayor. From the City’s Housing & Homelessness Department: Gabriela Leon, Cassandra Searcy, and Trina Perez - Deputy Director. Also included are Major Adam Morales – Salvation Army Corps Officer, and Bill Lemann - Attorney and master of ceremonies.

Outstanding young artist Johnathan Torres displays one of his featured pieces alongside Jason Greeley and Grand Terrace Mayor, Bill Hussey during the Grand Terrace Art Show. Torres was recognized for showcasing multiple works in watercolor, acrylic, and pencil.

Miss Juneteenth 2025 Kaitlyn Maguire, Juneteenth Jam founder Vickie Davis and Kristin Maguire, mother of Miss Juneteenth.

Valdez Educational Services President Aaron Valdez. “Our goal is to equip students with the tools to succeed in employment and life, providing interventions that impact not only their performance but also their families and futures.” Left to right, Chad Bremmer, Director, and Services President Aaron Valdez.

This year’s Golden Renaissance Gala celebrates a distinguished cohort of honorees. The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Dr. Judy White, Ed.D. (Retired Riverside County Superintendent of Schools), Emmett Terrell (Retired Deputy Superintendent, Pomona Unified School District), and Dr. Norman Towels (Retired Assistant Superintendent, Val Verde Unified School District). The keynote speaker is Antoine Hawkins, President of the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators.

“I am completely honored, in fact, overwhelmed to be named a Black Rose Award Winner, whose previous winners have been wonderful people,” said Black Rose Award winner Keith Hosea, Motivational Speaker, Professional Trainer, Author, Consultant, and Youth Advocate.

“I am excited to leverage my extensive network of Inland Empire actors, dancers, and models to bring exceptional talent to advertising projects at Dameron Communications,” said Shani Hamilton Thillet

We’re excited to welcome the newest member of the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce — Upmost Barber Shop!

Pioneertown, established in 1946, is known as a prime filming location and tourist destination, offering an 1880s-themed experience with its Old West style buildings.