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*Rialto Record 09/05/24

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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 23, NO. 02

September 05, 2024

Civil Rights Icon Dr. Joyce Ladner Visits Rialto Resident, Sharing Past Lessons and Advocating for Education Williams said. The event drew a diverse crowd eager to engage with history in a meaningful way. The highlight was Dr. Ladner’s lecture, where she shared her personal experiences as a young advocate during the 1963 March on Washington. Her firsthand account offered attendees an intimate glimpse into one of the most pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement, as depicted in the recent film “Rustin.”

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The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the true story of Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of the March on Washington and a close collaborator with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Ladner’s involvement in this historic event, as portrayed in the film, added a rich layer of context and authenticity to her lecture.

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Dr. Joyce Ladner (left), former Howard University President, with Mrs. Dakira Williams (right) at her Rialto home, where the civil rights leader emphasized the vital role of education advocacy.

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living legend recently visited Rialto, leaving a lasting impact through her wisdom and experiences. Dr. Joyce Ladner, President Emeritus of Howard University and a distinguished member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

San Bernardino County Museum Unveils Registrar of Voters’ Voter Education Exhibit

(SNCC), delivered a powerful message during a community event hosted by Dakira Williams. The gathering focused on promoting literacy through oral history and primary source artifacts. “I wanted to share with parents, community members, and students, including my two young girls, the importance of inclusion and history as it pertains to us,”

In addition to Dr. Ladner’s compelling presentation, the event featured a mini workshop facilitated by Hardy Brown II, Executive Director of Footsteps to Freedom. Brown’s workshop provided attendees with hands-on experience using primary source artifacts and documents from the Civil Rights era, further deepening their understanding of the historical context surrounding the March on Washington. An active parent who attended the event with their children expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “This experience with Dr. Ladner and Mr. Hardy Brown was an eye-opener. We were so excited to meet Dr. Joyce Lander, cont. on next pg.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Breaks Ground in San Bernardino with One of Its First Ever Drive-Throughs, Opening March 2025

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(Left to right) Realicore Co-founders Howard Friedman and David Friedman, Eric Pan, Nick Gao, and Councilman Damon Alexander on August 29th, 2024.

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no Hawaiian BBQ broke ground on its newest location in San Bernardino’s 5th Street Gateway on August 29, 2024, marking the chain’s third drive-through location ever. While representatives from the mayor’s office, investors, and construction partners attended, Councilman Theodore Sanchez, who represents Ward 1 where the project is located, did not show up despite confirming his attendance.

David Friedman, co-owner and CEO of Realicore Real Estate Group (the developer carrying out a build to suit), expressed both optimism and disappointment during the event. “I’m thrilled to see this project moving forward and grateful for the support from our community leaders like Councilman Damon Alexander. However, it’s unfortunate that Councilman Sanchez was unable to attend. We had hoped to see him support this significant development in his own ward.” RBC Construction Inc., the contractor for

the project, has already begun work on the foundation and utility installations. The 2,400-square-foot building will feature a mid-century modern design, similar to Starbucks and 7-Eleven, without overt Hawaiian-themed elements. PDB Collaborative, the project management firm, is overseeing the architectural engineering, led by Danielle Foley. Friedman emphasized the economic benefits of the new location, noting that it will not only create jobs but also contribute to Groundbreaking, cont. on next pg.


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