SAN BERNARDINO, CA / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 27, 2026 / SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The 34th Annual Black Rose Award winners have been announced. The Jim King Founders Award goes to the J.W. Vines Medical Society, and the Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award to Carl M. Dameron, President of Dameron Communications and the Black Culture Foundation.

The Black Rose Award winners are: Tawon Green, Dreams Training Facility; Keith Hosea, Telios Training Solutions; Alisha James, Spanish Teacher, San Bernardino High School; Anthony Morris, San Bernardino City Unified School District; Jonathan Beauregard, Beauregard Family Therapy Group; Alton Garrett, Jr., Garrett Management Group; Marcelino ‘Mars’ Serna, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; and Chache Wright, San Bernardino NAACP President.

Rev. Bronica Martindale-Chess said, “The Dr. Margaret Hill Black Rose Young Adults Inspiration Award provides scholarships to two outstanding Black young adults from San Bernardino who are graduating from 12th grade or college.”

This year’s award winners are Myla Sherron-Howard, a dual-enrollment student at Entrepreneur High School and San Bernardino Valley College, and Jaden Moore, a student at Cajon High School, who plans to attend a four-year university in the fall, majoring in Business and Sports Management.

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 California State University, San Bernardino. Tickets are $125 per person. A table that seats eight is $840. Student tickets are $75, and a table that seats eight is $600. 

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About the Black Rose Awards

The Black Rose Awards complement Black History Month. The awards are sponsored by the Black Culture Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 1968 by a small group of people who were concerned that, “...nationwide, our school systems have not yet incorporated Black history studies into regular school curricula. Thus, all students miss the opportunity to learn more about a vital part of this country's history.”

The Black Culture Foundation's purpose “...is to foster an interest and a greater understanding of Black culture, to heighten community awareness of the accomplishments of Black people, past and present, and to plan, coordinate and direct an annual Black History Month parade and related cultural activities...[and] bridge the gaps across cultural lines by bringing the local community together to celebrate this event in the spirit of unity and brotherhood.”

The Black Rose Awards are the Foundation’s showcase cultural event.

For more information about the Black Culture Foundation, go to: SBBCFoundation.org.

Award Winners Bios 

Jim King Founders Award J.W. Vines Medical Society and Foundation is committed to increasing the number of African American health professionals in the Inland Empire and to addressing healthcare disparities. Led by President Dr. Leita Harris and Foundation Chairman Dr. A.J. Rogers, they expand mentorship and educational programs for students from college to medical school. 

The society, part of the National Medical Association, has represented African American physicians in the region since 1987. Its nonprofit arm, the J.W. Vines Foundation, was established in 2001 to fund key initiatives. Programs include the Elma Vines Summer Health Academy, a Haiti medical mission, and support for student groups like PASS at California State University, San Bernardino, and AAUS at UC Riverside. They also advocate for equal education opportunities and improved patient care in the Inland Empire.

Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award Carl M. Dameron, founder and chief creative officer of Dameron Communications, has been providing community services since 1988, primarily to organizations dedicated to serving the community. The Dameron Communications team provides advertising and PR services for nonprofits, and the staff are involved in many community-based organizations throughout the Inland Empire. Carl himself has held numerous board positions for community organizations, including the Black Culture Foundation, The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps, and the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce. He's received awards, including the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Honor and a USA 100 Award in 2025. Actively engaged, he often speaks with business leaders, officials, and the public on important local issues. 

Black Rose Award Winners

Alisha James is a Spanish teacher at San Bernardino High School. She and a team of Black educators at the school have gone above and beyond to create opportunities for students to see themselves in excellence and to support students in being their best selves. Most recently, Alisha’s team held a Career Day featuring all-black vendors, employers, and presenters for black students on campus.

Alton Garrett, Jr., has been a public servant for over 50 years. He is a distinguished leader with an impressive blend of management, government, and military expertise. He is the Managing Partner of Garrett Management Group, LLC. He also serves as a Public Appointed Member of the State of California Commission on Judicial Performance. He developed, planned, and executed major Habitat for Humanity International special events.

He earned multiple military commendations and has served as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. 

Anthony Morris is a leader whose work often happens behind the scenes, but whose impact is felt in every classroom, hallway, and campus across the San Bernardino City Unified School District. He has transformed the way San Bernardino schools are maintained. His leadership has helped ensure that more than 45,000 students and staff learn and work in safe, functional, and welcoming spaces. His steady presence, high standards, and positive spirit inspire confidence.

Chache Wright. During his young adult journey, Wright has been a humble force in dealing with life issues in the Social Lites men’s program. A second runner-up for the title of Sir Knight, he became determined to serve others and began mentoring young men as he had been mentored. A member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, he serves as IT Specialist and IT Ministry Coordinator. He tutored students in math for several years, and his leadership skills enabled the organization to flourish. 

Dr. Keith Moses has served as Board Chairman for Youth Action Project (YAP), as Executive Director of Transcendence, and as a long-time Foster & Kinship Care Education Instructor at San Bernardino Valley College. 

He consistently mentors, teaches, and advocates for young people navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges—homelessness, foster care, poverty, trauma, and the transition to adulthood. His programs build practical skills and inspire confidence, identity, purpose, and hope.

Jonathan Beauregard. For over three decades, Jonathan has been a steadfast champion for underserved populations, dedicating his life to healing, education, and systemic change. His journey began in 1998, providing in-prison substance abuse treatment through the California Department of Corrections, at the California Institution for Women, and the California Rehabilitation Center. He founded Beauregard Family Therapy Group, a mental health organization that employs 19 staff, including 14 licensed therapists. He serves on the boards of I Am Gifted and Akoma Unity Center and is partnered with S.M.A.R.T. (Successfully Motivating African Americans through Resiliency Training).

Marcelino “Mars” Serna

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 A lifelong advocate for youth sports and mentorship, Mars has also served as a varsity basketball coach and CIF basketball official for over 16 years at Ramona High School and San Bernardino Valley College, and has coached local youth in basketball, baseball, and soccer. Mars also serves as an educator and advocate, and in a governance role with the Fontana Unified School District Board of Education, dedicated to ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all students. 

Tawon Green’s life’s work is dedicated to uplifting the San Bernardino community with purpose, integrity, and love. Growing up in an underserved neighborhood, he demonstrated resilience and opportunity with the Dreams Training Facility and years of service to youth and families. He committed himself to breaking cycles, creating safe spaces, and inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams instead of the streets. 

Dr. Margaret Hill and the Young Adults Inspiration Awardees:

Myla Sherron-Howard is a dual-enrollment student at Entrepreneur High School and San.

Bernardino Valley College. She is on track to graduate in May 2026, having completed 65 college units across 17 courses. Myla plans to pursue a doctorate in Environmental Science and a master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, with a long-term goal of contributing to sustainable environmental solutions.

Jaden Moore, a student at Cajon High School, plans to attend a four-year university in the fall, majoring in Business and Sports Management. Learning how money, commerce, and markets operate has been both motivating and inspiring, and he believes it is especially important for Black men to gain knowledge and understanding in these areas. 

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