The Jabali Academy is preparing to open its doors in fall of 2026, and specializes in providing Black and Brown youth ages four to 14 (preschool – 8th grade) with […]
Author Archives: Kaleef Starks
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Protestors take it to the steps of Theil Capital against Palantir company: 13 arrested
Peter Theil is an extremely wealthy business man, a lead founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, and has even donated funds to the current vice president of the United States, […]
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Global strategist turned author, Dr. La Shawn’s new memoir
Known as ‘The Global Strategist’ and a well-known education consultant, Inglewood native Dr. La Shawn has now added author to her list. On the heels of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]
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Peaceful protests in Los Angeles caused by ICE raids erupt
On Friday, June 6, a launch against undocumented immigrants was again enforced by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids of the greater Los Angeles area, specifically beginning in […]
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Yelak Biru shares his journey of surviving blood cancer
Known as a businessman and former director of data analytics for top Fortune 500 companies such as Walmart and PepsiCO, Yelak Biru has also added another victory to his extensive […]
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L.A. County at risk: Trump administration aims for HIV funding cuts
The current administration has had a hand in cutting back several federal funding opportunities that affect, in reality, every American. Slashes in federal funding pose a threat to millions as […]
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Areva Martin’s Special Needs Network holds 17th Annual ‘Pink Pump Affair’
On May 18, the Special Needs Network (SNN) hosted their 17th Annual ‘A Pink Pump Affair’ in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Every year, SNN gathers community […]
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Karen Bass keeps her foot to the ground
With a steady and successful term as mayor focusing on solving key issues for residents of Los Angeles, the beginning of 2025 brought upon unforeseen challenges for Karen Bass, caused […]
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Singer Cassie Ventura testifies against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
This past Tuesday, former Bad Boy artist and girlfriend to music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura, took the stand and testified against him. During her opening testimony on […]
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Women Who Dared brunch returns on May 18
The California Black Women’s Health Project (CABWHP) is an organization catered to driving change and promoting health equity and wellness for Black women and girls in California. Women Who Dared […]
