“The slaves we saw on board the ship were chained together by the legs, so close they could not move. They were flogged very cruelly. I saw one of them […]
Author Archives: Merdies Hayes
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Slave narrative occupies special place in literature
“The slaves we saw on board the ship were chained together by the legs, so close they could not move. They were flogged very cruelly. I saw one of them […]
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South LA senior attacked by dogs
South LA senior Jimmy Lindsey said he is lucky to be alive. The 83-year-old grandfather was mauled on Dec. 16 by his neighbor’s two pit bulls and has been hospitalized […]
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World Aids Day continues battle against deadly disease
Each year on Dec. 1, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those […]
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Comedy, magic, music and more coming this fall to LPAC
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center has built a sterling Southland reputation for showcasing some of the finest acts in show business. This fall’s lineup is no exception. “The Lost in […]
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Latino anti-Black racism divides politics, neighbors
“I see a lot of little, short, dark people. I was like ‘I don’t know where these people are from.’ I don’t know what village they came from…how they got […]
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Same candidates in different district compete to represent Antelope Valley
Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Garcia and Democrat Christy Smith will again square off in Tuesday’s general election for Californiia’s 27th Congressional District primarily because of redistricting. The 27th District covers […]
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Mental illness often contributes to homelessness–and vice versa
A noble objective of CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) is to help facilitate a more smooth transition for persons exiting the carceral system. People transitioning from incarceration face increased […]
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Most African-American children with autism routinely misdiagnosed
It is estimated that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 500 births per year. However, because of varying techniques for diagnosis and treatment, the disability remains the subject of debate. […]
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Fighting the good fight: Can CalAIM assist LA’s mentally ill homeless?
California has been wrestling for decades with an ever-increasing homeless population. From the Bay Area to the Los Angeles Basin, the number of unhoused persons grows exponentially each year. Now […]