From the littlest voices yelling “build the wall” and scribbling “kill ni**rs” in grade school hallways, to adults targeting various religions and persons of color with threats and intimidation, a dark cloud of overt racism has descended upon America for the past 10 days.
Author Archives: Merdies Hayes
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DuBay’s ‘The Priest and the Cardinal’ reveals entrenched religious dogma
The title suggests a running confrontation between a subordinate and a superior. And while the dichotomy between two partners in faith may reveal how difficult change can be within religious orthodoxy,
Posted inLocal Politics
Gwen Ifill dies at 61; host of ‘Washington Week’
Gwen Ifill, the award-winning journalist best known for hosting the television programs “Washington Week” and “PBS NewsHour,” died this week after a months-long battle with cancer. She was 61.
The network said Ifill was not part of election night coverage explaining she was “off the air this week” while she addresses health issues. WETA-TV President Sharon Rockefeller emailed her staff on Monday informing them that their colleague had died while in hospice care in Washington, D.C.
Posted inLocal Politics
Small business takes center stage
Small companies across America including Eso Won Books in Leimert Park Village are preparing to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and this year the independent book seller will feature a day of authors, food activities Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its location, 4327 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles.
Posted inLocal Politics
Gwen Ifill dies at 61
Gwen Ifill, the award-winning journalist best known for hosting the PBS news programs “Washington Week” and “PBS NewsHour,” died today after a months-long battle with cancer. She was 61.
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Trump wins in America’s most stunning upset for White House
In the most stunning presidential upset in American political history, New York businessman Donald J. Trump on Wednesday defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in a vociferous White House campaign that saw criminal investigations on one side and unseemly personal revelations on the other.
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Trump wins in America’s most stunning upset for White House
In the most stunning presidential upset in American political history, New York businessman Donald J. Trump on Wednesday defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in a vociferous White House campaign that saw criminal investigations on one side and unseemly personal revelations on the other.
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Third-party candidates often reveal hidden angst among voters
Americans have generally tolerated the constraints of the two-party system by demonstrating civic duty and patriotism. And while even George Washington and Thomas Jefferson delivered strong cautionary words against the threat of permanent political parties, the nation has generally coalesced around the often bifurcated political system to select our Commander in Chief.
Posted inLocal Politics
Early voting data finds people eager to cast presidential ballots
The opportunity to cast an early ballot in Los Angeles County continues this weekend, Nov. 5-6, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City; North Hollywood Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave.; West Covina City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Ave. S, and at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Avenue K in Lancaster. You may also vote today and tomorrow at the County Registrar/Recorder office, 1200 Imperial Hwy. in Norwalk from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Posted inGovernment
Jackson Limousine owner dies of coronary
E.J. Jackson, who for 34 years distributed Thanksgiving dinner to mostly underserved families in South Los Angeles, died on Tuesday from a heart attack.
Jackson was founder and owner of Jackson Limousine Service which through years transported some of the world’s most famous celebrities.