A number of California groups, officials and individuals are taking proactive steps to educate immigrants subject to deportation about their legal rights as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids escalate. […]
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Creator of Afro-Latino Spider-Man celebrates success of animated film
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” has garnered an…
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Kompass Events Marks Second-Year in Atlanta’s Booming Tech Scene
The startup launched in January 2018, its mobile app allows users to discover events in their..
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Kanye West’s embrace of ‘MAGA’ destined to fail
I hate to admit it, but I have been sucked into the Kanye West-Donald Trump media storm. At..
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College course ‘Black Minds Matter’ draws sharp conservative criticism
A San Diego State University (SDSU) course based on the Black Lives Matter movement has raised the ire of some Republicans.
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Blind Dance Company allows non-sighted performers to showcase their talents
The newly-formed Blind Dance Company recently gave its first show on Aug. 12 at the Lazarus Experience in downtown Los Angeles. The Dance Company is made entirely of blind or sight-impaired dancers. According to Hydeia Muhammad, director and choreographer, the show which is titled “Emotions,” featured a diverse collection of dance styles including hip hop, contemporary, salsa and ballroom.
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Black-owned law firm honored
The Law Office of Zulu Ali, based in Riverside, has been named as one of the top 10 law firms in criminal defense, immigration and personal injury in the area of client satisfaction. The firm recently received the designation from the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC). AIOLC’s yearly list recognizes outstanding law firms in California.
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Leland Melvin: Astronaut and professional football player
A lot of little boys dream of growing up to be an astronaut or a pro football player, but Leland Melvin is the only person who has done both of those things.
Melvin was a wide receiver for the University of Richmond. He was also on the roster for both the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys before being cut. Melvin was recruited by NASA while he was in grad school. He eventually qualified for the astronaut program and flew in space. Melvin details his journey from the football field to the International Space Station (ISS) in his new book “Chasing Space.”
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Former CIA Officer: War on Drugs is a failure, targets minorities
When former CIA officer John Kiriakou received 30 months in jail for exposing the agency’s torture program, he went into prison prepared to survive in hostile environments.
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Ivy-League trained attorney details his experience surviving corporate America
With many colleges recently holding their commencement ceremonies, thousands of bright-eyed Black graduates will soon head into Corporate America, looking to forge their careers. However, Stephen M. Graham, an Ivy-league-trained lawyer, has a warning for them. Be prepared for a hostile environment. Graham is a corporate partner at Fenwick and West, and founder and managing partner of the firm’s Seattle office.
