Former president of Emily’s List Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’; 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made […]
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Albert Sanders Jr. named NBA executive vice president
Compton native to oversee referee operations The NBA announced late last month that Albert Sanders, Jr., a Google executive, has been named Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations. Sanders […]
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Former Waters campaign rival arrested for misusing funds
Omar Navarro once ran for 43rd Congressional District A Torrance man who was a candidate for a Los Angeles County congressional seat in four elections has been charged with misusing […]
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Black Twitter transforms social discourse in a most unique way
Exploring both the lighthearted and sobering issues of Black community Remember #SayHerName? That hashtag, along with so many more, upended the social media world in 2015 in the wake of […]
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South LA motel under city attorney spotlight
’Magnet’ for sex trafficking, drug sales Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operator of the New Gage Motel in South L.A. […]
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Lawsuit claims Beverly Hills police deliberately arrest Black motorists
Seek $500 million in damages A lawsuit presented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump accused Beverly Hills PD of racially profiling Black people in their arrests. Representing 1,086 people who […]
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Diabetes heavily impacts African-American community
Important steps to help control disease Diabetes is a serious disease that affects millions of people in America. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 40% […]
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Bradford legislation on state role in slavery, discrimination
Amendments to historic SB 490 State Sen. Steven Bradford (35th District) has introduced legislation that will create a new state agency in California to administer reparations to the descendants of […]
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Bradford legislation on state role in slavery, discrimination
Amendments to historic SB 490 State Sen. Steven Bradford (35th District) has introduced legislation that will create a new state agency in California to administer reparations to the descendants of […]
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New statewide effort to combat hate crimes
Increased investments, resources As diverse communities across the nation continue to be targeted by increased acts of hate, including communities of color, religious groups, and LGBTQ+ communities, Gov. Gavin Newsom […]