Despite civil rights laws, informal discrimination and economic barriers restricted their access. Specific cases like the Pacific Beach Club and Bruce's Beach illustrate the resistance and discrimination Black beachgoers encountered. However, recent efforts have led to the return of Bruce's Beach to its rightful owners."

Over the past decade, California has experienced a growing Democratic trend in presidential elections, indicated by an increasing ratio of votes for Democrats compared to Republicans,as the state's diverse population, including Black, Latino, and other voters of color, mobilizes and prioritizes issues relevant to their communities."

The movement to defund the police gained momentum following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, prompting a reevaluation of the exorbitant amount of funding allocated to policing in the United States. Despite a decrease in criminal activity, police budgets have consistently grown over the years, with local, state, and federal governments contributing to the substantial fiscal support. The allocation of funds to law enforcement, often without clear objectives or constraints, has overshadowed investments in vital community needs such as education, housing, and mental health services. It is imperative to shift resources towards alternative initiatives that promote safety and security without relying on a system characterized by violence and discrimination.

So-called food deserts exist throughout San Bernardino County and are characterized not only by the lack of affordable grocery stores within a 1 mile radius, but they are also marked by other socioeconomic factors such as poverty, racist infrastructure, unaffordable housing, lack of transportation access and low-income.