The fight to end homelessness in Los Angeles appears to be more of an uphill battle than anyone could’ve imagined…
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Armed and Black: One woman’s guide to God and guns
Sheila “Mother” Drake is a self-described “potty-mouth,” a reformed alcoholic, a..
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Abdul-Jabbar on ‘Big Baller’ brand
The avalanche of criticism that has befallen the Ball family since Lonzo Ball set foot..
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Supportive housing agreement signed
Officials from both the county and city of Los Angeles have reached a key ..
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Black transgenders under siege
Social media is still coming down from the high attached to Caitlyn Jenner’s recent debut on the cover of Vanity Fair Magazine. Formerly a White male, Jenner’s sudden and highly publicized coming-out-party has quickly elevated her to the role of ambassador for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community. This event, which some call a publicity stunt—for which she will be receiving the Arthur Ashe for Courage award during this year’s ESPY ceremony—has again shined a light on transgender Americans.
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Drugs, hoes and rodeos: A Richard Pryor experience
In “Becoming Richard Pryor,” author Scott Saul chronicles the birth, rebirth, ascension, downfall, and death of a glorified screw up.
Tediously-researched and skillfully written, the book concludes with Pryor’s body engulfed in flames.
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Young, talented, and Black
Except for the many civil rights pioneers we’ve come to know and revere, there has been a dearth of new leadership within the African American community. Granted, only seven years ago the country welcomed its first Black president; and it appears the Christian church continues to be a guidepost for Black believers. Nevertheless, a passing of the baton seems appropriate for these trying times.
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A poet shares her passions
As the keynote speaker of this year’s L.A. Writer’s Conference, accomplished poetess Nikki Giovanni began her monologue with the free-wheeling flair of a seasoned stand-up comic. “NASA wanted to purchase one of my poems to feature in their brochure,” she quipped with a look of restrained self-satisfaction. “That was kinda cool.”
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Crack: A Pusher’s Saga
Many words can be used to describe reformed drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross. He was often labeled as a cancer to his community; a parasite who clawed feverishly into the soft-tissue of inner-city Los Angeles. Others who know him intimately have gone on record to dispute claims of Ross’ recalcitrant behavior, citing several examples of his charity toward the less fortunate, his friends and family.
