Citizens for Accountable Leadership (CAL) recently expanded its community outreach when it hosted a fundraising reception to support Mayor Karen Bass. For the first time CAL partnered with Black Women’s […]
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Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Wake-Up Call: How Democrat scan use August Recess
There’s an old saying in the hip-hop community: “Men lie, women lie, numbers don‘t.” In this political climate of lies, corruption, and misinformation, working families deserve numbers that work in […]
Posted inNews
Leaders and advocates host Eaton Fire Summit
Dozens of community service organizations, local leaders, advocates, and fire survivors gathered on Aug. 2 at the Pasadena Hilton for the Eaton Fire Senior Summit. Titled “Rebuilding with Resilience,” the […]
Posted inHealth, Local, News
Black Women for Wellness to Host 26th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference
In a world that demands Black women to constantly push beyond their limits, this year’s Reproductive Justice Conference centers a powerful theme rooted in self-determination — a commitment to protecting […]
Posted inLocal, News
South LA Pride announces 7th annual celebration
‘Now in its seventh year, South LA Pride is back and — yes — “It’s Still Giving.” The beloved celebration of queer culture, community, and resistance will take place on […]
Posted inNational, News
Black Women for Wellness’ 26th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference
Black Women for Wellness (BWW) will host its 26th annual Reproductive Justice Conference, Minding Our Own Black Business: Reclaiming Rest, Resilience and Liberation, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Can you hear us?
The voice of the oppressed has never been a whisper. It has always been present — loud, persistent, and demanding to be heard. But the truth is, far too often, […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Democratic mayors can show our party how to win
A common Republican talking point is that Democrats can’t be trusted to manage major cities. Donald Trump and his Republican allies can barely hide their disdain for Democrats of color […]
Posted inAcross Black America
Ranking member Maxine Waters and House Democrats hold press conference urging “NO” vote
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Sylvia Garcias (D-TX), and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), held a press conference urging […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Bishop WIlliam Barber’s moral message
The pain that millions of Americans will feel from the Republicans’ megabill is real. It may take time for the reality and pain of the new domestic policy to hit, […]
