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Author Archives: Kaleef Starks
Posted inCovers
Sickle cell warrior: J. Snow’s triumphant path
On the heels of being the master of ceremonies at Warrior Con 26 last weekend, a feature in the Los Angeles Times, and his award-winning debut documentary “You Look Fine,” […]
Posted inBlack History, Local
‘Stories from the Los Angeles Black LGBT Community”
A Place 2 Be founder, Dr. Byron Johns, is bringing forward voices of some of the most marginalized identities in the Black communi-ty: transgender people. In a series called “Stories […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
Warrior Con ‘26 unites Sickle Cell Community
Sickle cell disease is an illness that heavily impacts the Black community. Data shows that 1 in every 365 Black Americans is born with sickle cell, which affects approximately 100,000 […]
Posted inNews
From doomscrolling to action
As the generations shift tides, Gen Z have found and maintained its voice online when it comes to being engaged in conversations. Being some of the most vocal about topics […]
Posted inFeature
AI and racial bias during the hiring process
A Stanford report conducted in spring shows that AI hiring tools show racial bias. The esteemed university’s report, “AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection,” released May […]
Posted inFinancial Literacy
Long term financial security and retirement
Preparing for retirement isn’t just a phase in one’s life; it’s an aspect of adult life that many spend years working on. Two financial veteran experts are sounding the alarm […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
LA City Council passes first vote to phase out oil drilling citywide
On June 23, the Los Angeles City Council took a major step as they approved an ordinance that will prevent new oil and gas extraction and phase out current oil […]
Posted inFeature
Yes on ER Coalition, elected officials celebrate passage of Measure ER
Measure ER is one of the hot topics in LA County, as healthcare access took a steep hit for the everyday Angeleno as premiums skyrocketed due to the Trump administration’s […]
Posted inEntertainment, Local, News
Pieter Performance Space introduces ‘Sissies: Something Perfect Between Ourselves’
In recognition of Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Black Music Month, and to highlight Black LGBTQ+ creatives of Los Angeles, the Pieter Performance Space is proud to present “Sissies: Something Perfect […]
