Countee Cullen penned the seminal poem “Heritage” at the dawn of the Harlem Renaissance. It was a time of great reflection among African-Americans in their passionate search and thirst for […]
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African-Americans hardest hit by rise in inflation
African-American consumers have been the hardest hit by the sharp rise in inflation which last month reached a 40-year high. For African-Americans, the cost of living since the beginning of […]
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Most African-American children with autism routinely misdiagnosed
There are unique experiences for Black families of children with autism. Autism does not discriminate across race, ethnicity, culture or socio-economic status. Yet, there is racial discrimination regarding diagnosis, access […]
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Most African-American children with autism routinely misdiagnosed
There are unique experiences for Black families of children with autism. Autism does not discriminate across race, ethnicity, culture or socio-economic status. Yet, there is racial discrimination regarding diagnosis, access […]
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Virus positivity rate for Blacks continues downward trend
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported 372 new COVID-19 cases among Blacks over the last week (down by 34). The County also recorded 13 deaths among Blacks since […]
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Candidates vie to capture State Assembly District 62
Four candidates have lined up to succeed Autumn Burke in the California Assembly District 62 race. A special election will take place on April 5, with the top two finishers […]
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Candidates vie to capture State Assembly District 62
Four candidates have lined up to succeed Autumn Burke in the California Assembly District 62 race. A special election will take place on April 5, with the top two finishers […]
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Motorists feel brunt of United States ban on Russian oil
President Joe Biden this week announced a U.S. ban on all Russian oil, gas and energy imports, noting that the decision will likely drive already record-high consumer prices even higher. […]
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Emmitt Till Anti-Lynching Act ready for President’s signature
After 122 years, a bill making lynching a federal hate crime in the United States is ready to be signed into law. The Senate this week unanimously passed the bipartisan […]
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Board adopts motion formally condemning Russia invasion
The Board of Supervisors this week adopted a motion formally condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urging federal elected leaders to take steps ensuring support and protection of Ukrainian […]