EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 58, NO. 15
April 01, 2021
Reyes hosts candlelight vigil to remember those we lost to COVID-19
www.iecn.com
By Maryjoy Duncan
A
In this issue we pay tribute to César Chávez
ssembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes hosted a candlelight vigil to honor and remember those who lost their lives to the coronavirus on Friday, Mar. 26 at the steps in front of San PHOTOS OFFICE OF ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER REYES Bernardino City Hall. The event Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes, top right, hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday, was attended by local officials Mar. 26 in front of San Bernardino City Hall to remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19. that included Assemblyman Pictured above are San Bernardino council persons Damon Alexander (7th Ward), Theodore James C. Ramos, San Bernardino Sanchez (1st Ward), Sandra Ibarra (Mayor Pro Tem and 2nd Ward), Kimberly Calvin (6th Ward), and Ben Reynoso (5th Ward). Vigil, cont. on next pg.
Studio provides healing, wellness to fr ontline staff in space of tr ust By Maryjoy Duncan
A
San Manuel spotlights five women Pg. 5
H OW TO R E AC H US
Inland Empire Community Newspapers Of fice: (909) 381- 9898
Editorial: iecn1@ mac.com Advertisin g: sales@iecn.com Legals : iecn legals@ hotmail.com
s the reality that the virus that swept the nation was indeed a global pandemic and cities shuttered one by one, it was the courage, tenacity, and resilience of frontline healthcare and essential workers that caught the attention of Americans. News outlets showcased their relentless determination despite fears of contracting the virus and bringing it home to loved ones, increasing emotional anxiety, and exhaustion. Where are they now? This is the conversation that Darrell Frye would like to spark. With millions of doses of vaccines administered nationwide, there has been decreased attention given to healthcare and essential workers. The arrival of the vaccine does Wellness, cont. on next pg.
PHOTO
GROUNDED
Grounded Self Care Studio in San Bernardino provides healing and wellness to frontline staff. CCAEJ recently partnered with Grounded Self Care Studio to provide a virtual wellness program that includes phases focused on self-care, emotional grounding, workplace wellness values, and team development phases including artistic therapy and a Nature Walk. Pictured is Grounded Self Care Studio CEO and Founder Destiny Frye.