Southern California is known for a record number of Black historical moments throughout American history, and this past Friday added another moment to the record book. On 12/12, the California […]
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Funeral services for WWII oldest paratrooper held in Inglewood
Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at age 108, was laid to rest on […]
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Honoring Black history and a cleaner future for California
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I sought peace and balance. Surprisingly, I found solace in the […]
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14 heroes of the Civil Rights Movement whose names you may not recognize
In mainstream accounts of the Civil Rights Movement, names like King, Parks, and Du Bois headline textbook chapters and, over time, have become synonymous with resistance itself
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Dr. Sian Proctor
Dr. Sian Proctor is the first African-American woman to pilot a spacecraft, the Inspiration4, in 2021. Prior to her service with NASA, Proctor conducted ground-based…
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Chicago violated civil rights
The city violated the civil rights of its residents by playing a “driving role” in the proposed relocation of a scrap metal facility with a history of pollution complaints from […]
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Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in today
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday as the first Black female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, succeeding the retiring Stephen Breyer as a transformational term comes to a […]
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After Juneteenth – Reparations now
Juneteenth, or June 19, 2022, was marked with fireworks and concerts, parades, and proclamations, a big difference from Juneteenth a year ago when President Biden signed the executive order making […]
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Returning Bruce’s Beach to rightful heirs
On June 28, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion from Chair Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn that returns Bruce’s Beach to […]
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The history and importance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important and history-changing day in Black history and American history. On June 19, 1865, federal troops marched down to Galveston, Texas, took control of the state, and […]