More than 500 community members gathered on January 17th at the California Science Center for the 34th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit. The Summit’s centerpiece, the California Governor Candidate Forum, was […]
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California Ranks 24th in America’s Health Rankings Annual Report
California moved up two slots from 26 to 24 in this year’s America’s Health Ranking Report produced by the United Health Foundation. America’s Health Rankings is the longest running state-by-state analysis of […]
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Rev. Al. Sharpton slams Trump claims that Civil Rights Movement led to reverse discrimination
Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today condemned recent claims from President Trump that white people were “very badly treated” as a result of […]
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Army veteran Slade Douglas awarded $6.8 million
A $6.8 million jury verdict was rendered in favor of Slade Douglas in a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and two Los Angeles police officers. The lawsuit stemmed […]
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Top Covers of 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday January 15, 2025By Gregg ReeseOW Contributor In 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day was specifically poignant for some, as it fell on inauguration day (47th and […]
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Our Weekly’s Year In Review
JanuaryJan. 16Raging fires in Pasadena and Altadena devastate Black familiesThe Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, […]
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NNPA mourns the passing of publisher Thomas H. Watkins R.I.P. 1937-2025
Thomas H. Watkins, 1937-2025, the founder, CEO and publisher of the New York Daily Challenge. The first daily Black newspaper in New York City. At the height of its operation, Watkins’ award-winning, […]
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UEF transforms Foster Elementary School in Compton
United Empowerment Foundation (UEF) marked its seventh year of service in the Greater Los Angeles area by hosting its annual Holiday Give Back, serving 260 families with children at Foster […]
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Supervisor Mitchell to Join the Department of Public Social Services and Stakeholders for virtual press conference
WHAT: As the December 31, 2025 deadline for new enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal for undocumented individuals and those without qualified immigration status ages 19 and older quickly approaches, Los Angeles County […]
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Dreamers & Believers Inc. to Host 3rd Annual Holiday Gala supporting adults with special needs
Dreamers & Believers Inc. is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Special Needs Holiday Gala, an elegant evening dedicated to uplifting and empowering adults with special needs. The gala will […]