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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
Posted inNational
My Husband Called Me ‘Obeah Woman’ at Burned Grand Canyon Lodge
Does our Sun rise today on a devastated North Rim? It does. First time since 1937. I am holding the vision of how it was when we visited in 1995 to perceive […]
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Sparks get 80 points from Quartet, defeat Sun at Crypto.com Arena
Before the game Head Coach Lynne Roberts On the challenges the Sun pose: “They’ve got one of the best players in the history of our game, Tina Charles. She’s really […]
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Black veteran’s $30 million lawsuit reveals hard truths about police misconduct
A brutal case of police misconduct is now moving to trial, bringing to light hard truths and undeniable evidence in a $30 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department. […]