Bill Russell, arguably one of the most accomplished athletes of the 20th Century, died on July 31 at the age of 88. Far beyond his incomparable accolades on the basketball […]
Author Archives: Merdies Hayes
Posted inNational, News
African World Heritage Day shines light on wonders of the continent
Countee Cullen’s seminal poem “Heritage” has great meaning behind it. It is a stark review of what it is like being an African-American in America. Cullen recognized a state of […]
Posted inNational, News
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. […]
Posted inGovernment
Newsmaker of the Year: Mayor Karen Bass
On Nov. 8, Karen Bass became the first woman and only the second African-American to be elected Mayor of Los Angeles. Bass, 69, previously represented California’s 37th Congressional District for […]
Posted inLocal
Coyotes expand natural habitat to sites near you
Coyotes have become more common and more concentrated in urban areas. From Baldwin Park to Baldwin Hills — and even further into South Los Angeles — coyotes have found there […]
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World Aids Day continues battle against deadly disease
Each year Dec. 1 commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died […]
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World Aids Day continues battle against deadly disease
Each year Dec. 1 commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died […]
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New strategies can help to ID early Alzheimer’s
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and obesity are risk factors that may raise a person’s chances of experiencing the type of brain blood vessel damage that often underlies strokes […]
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New strategies can help to ID early Alzheimer’s
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and obesity are risk factors that may raise a person’s chances of experiencing the type of brain blood vessel damage that often underlies strokes […]
Posted inCovers
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 […]