THE BLACK CULTURE FOUNDATION / AGILITYPR.NEWS / April 19, 2026 / SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The 34^th Annual Black Rose Award nominees represent some of the Inland Empire’s best leaders, according to Black Culture Foundation President Carl M. Dameron. “Nominations began in September, and people from all across the Inland Empire nominated individuals who significantly impacted our communities.”

The Black Culture Foundation has chosen Keith Hosea as a 2026 Black Rose Award winner. Hosea is a big supporter of youth programs and a major advocate of foster youth services. He is the founder and CEO at Telios Training Solutions, an author, motivational speaker, professional trainer, consultant and a devoted family man.

When he learned he had been nominated for a Black Rose Award, he said, “I am completely honored, in fact, overwhelmed to be named for this award, whose previous winners have been wonderful people.”

Telios exists to help organizations and individuals reach their full potential. Telios believes anyone is infinitely upgradable! They accomplish this through a variety of training and consulting services.

Creating résumés, applying for jobs, searching for affordable apartments and using the web for comparison shopping and budgeting are just a few of the skills young people learn in their classes. Telios Training Solutions offers many custom training packages tailored to meet the needs of almost any budget.

Telios offers computer and technology skills training through unique workshops that not only equip young people to operate professionally and effectively in the digital age but also provide them with the necessary software and hardware. Putting technology in the hands of today’s youth empowers them and helps them develop the skills necessary for success.

Telios Training Solutions was formed in April 2003. Telios has nearly 19 years of experience in preparing youth and young adults for a self-sufficient adulthood.

Since its start, it has provided training services to thousands of youth, young adults, and service professionals. It takes cues from the young adults it serves and the agencies and counties it works with to determine which services and delivery methods are most effective in preparing its clients for self-sufficiency. 

Making Connections Work is Hosea's latest book. Understanding that degrees and diplomas nowadays are fundamental tools for employment. The book shares techniques for building social capital to succeed in job hunting and in attaining entrepreneurial goals.

“Join us for the Black Rose Awards Gala on Saturday, February 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Cal State San Bernardino’s Santos Manuel Student Union, located at 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino. Don’t miss this inspiring event. Purchase your tickets now on the Black Culture Foundation website and be part of celebrating excellence and culture,” said Dameron.

This year’s recipients include the Jim King Founders Award, which goes to the J.W. Vines Medical Society. Carl M. Dameron received the Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award. Other Black Rose Award winners includeAlisha James, Alton Garrett Jr., Anthony Morris, Chache Wright, Dr. Keith Moses, Marcelino “Mars” Serna, Keith Hosea and Tawon Green.

For tickets to the gala, visit the Black Culture Foundation website: sbbcfoundation.org.

To become a Black Rose Awards sponsor, go to sbbcfoundation.org.