Just a day after millions of Americans celebrated the “Fourth of You Lie”, our nation got more evidence of the lie we live when we “celebrate” freedom. On July 5, 2016, Alton Sterling was killed by White police officers in Baton Rouge, La.
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L.A. Sparks continue streak and honor women
Candace Parker hit four three-pointers and finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 93-82 on Sunday night.
Posted inLocal Politics
Indictment in Boyle Heights
Seven Los Angeles men were charged in a federal indictment with firebombing the homes of Black residents in the Boyle Heights area two years ago in an effort to drive them out of the defendants’ Hispanic gang territory, prosecutors announced.
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Stuntman hurt in Agua Dulce
A stuntman was seriously injured this week when he was pinned beneath a vehicle on the set of a television shoot at Agua Dulce Airport.
Posted inFood
A protein punch
If you’re looking for a fresh way to pack more nutritious protein into this summer’s family cookouts, consider cooking with a plant-based protein such as peanuts or peanut butter.
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Across Black America
California
San Francisco’s police chief resigned last week at the request of the mayor hours after an officer fatally shot a young Black woman driving a stolen car — the culmination of several racially charged incidents in the past year.
Posted inLocal Politics
‘Climb’ for maternal wellbeing
Lancaster will host a unique event tomorrow. The Climb out of Darkness fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. at Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, 43201 35th St. West, is part of the world’s largest event to raise awareness about maternal mental health issues such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), postpartum PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), postpartum psychosis, pregnancy depression, and other anxiety disorders.
Posted inLocal Politics
Inglewood settles police shooting case
The city of Inglewood has agreed to pay $4.6 million to a man who was shot in the head by a police officer while unarmed, leaving him with brain injuries.
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Army officer crowned as new Miss USA
The newly-crowned Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, is the first-ever military member to win the title. The 26-year-old Army Reserve lieutenant from Northeast Washington, D.C., said she plans to take a brake from military service and wants to use the pageant’s spotlight and her title to support veteran’s causes and take on the issues of suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder among military members.
Posted inEntertainment
‘Thunder Cruise’ set June 10
The city of Lancaster and Kid’s Charities encourage residents to mark their calendars for the June 10 Thunder Cruise In from 6 to 9 p.m. on the BLVD loop between Genoa and Beech avenues.