This past Saturday, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joined elected officials representing South Los Angeles in hosting a community celebration honoring Prophet Walker in recognition of his recent clemency and his remarkable […]
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Mayor Bass, local leaders announce nearly $100 million in proposed funding for Exposition Park
Mayor Karen Bass joined local leaders on Monday at Exposition Park to announce nearly $100 million in proposed funding to execute critical renovations, infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades, and other […]
Posted inHealth, Local
January 26 – Covered California virtual conversation on Healthcare and Health Insurance
On behalf of Covered California, LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS is organizing a virtual Coffee Side Chat connecting communities to healthcare on January 26 from 6pm to 7:30pm (PST). We would like to […]
Posted inGovernment, Local, News
Empowerment Congress Governor Candidate Forum creates timely and direct access
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, […]
