Mariachi Los Camperos on Feb. 24 There are a number of exciting events in store over the next few months at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. See The Black Market […]
Author Archives: Merdies Hayes
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Civil rights groups urge DOJ probe in Texas
Black students continually called ‘n-word’ Four civil rights groups have requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to send federal agents to a Texas school district accused of rampant discrimination and negligence […]
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Girls hoop team walks off court following racial slurs
Scarsdale, NY A high school girls’ basketball game in Scarsdale, NY came to an early finish on Feb. 10 when the visiting team from East Ramapo walked off the court […]
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Jackie Robinson statue stolen, burned, broken to pieces
In Wichita, Kan. A Wichita, Kan. youth-baseball league’s Jackie Robinson statue — which was cut at its feet and stolen from McAdams Park earlier this month, leading to a citywide […]
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Black History Month remains resolute in face of backlash
Sharing a collective experience with America’s youth The way children are taught Black history has become a contentious topic of debate. Whether it is the names being discussed, or which […]
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Antonio Pierce is latest NFL Black head coach
A native of Compton Antonio Piece has taken the helm of the Las Vegas Raiders. Just hours after Raiders owner Mark Davis fired head coach Josh McDaniel, Pierce became the […]
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Stretch of Adams Boulevard honors Rev. James Lawson
An innovator of non-violent resistance A heartfelt celebration took place late last week at Holman United Methodist Church with the co-naming of a mile-long stretch of Adams Boulevard in South […]
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‘Kinless’ and Black: What lies in the future for our elders?
Family and financial concerns of a growing population Some one million American adults are reportedly “kinless.” These persons have no other family member to care for them in their old […]
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2023 Newsmaker of the Year Sen. Laphonza Butler
Third Black woman to serve in U.S. Senate Our Weekly has selected freshman Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) as its 2023 Newsmaker of the Year. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed […]
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Watts Learning Center sets high bar for its student body
A beacon of hope along the mean streets There are unique challenges to providing a quality education in any environment. Doing so in South LA can be especially daunting, but […]