Black unemployment surged to 7.5 percent by December 2025, a level that would signal a recession if it were reflected across the national workforce. But the latest “State of the […]
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ULA reaches one billion dollars in funds
The United to House LA (ULA) initiative has raised its first $1 billion to address the housing and homelessness crises in Los Angeles, marking a major step forward in the […]
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Newsom’s finance director Joe Stephenshaw presents plan
California’s 2026–27 budget debate opened on Jan. 9 with Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presenting the budget proposal. Although Gov. Gavin Newsom did not attend the budget press conference, he previewed […]
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Isaiah Enterprises takes shape
NBA legend Isiah Thomas has continued to rewrite the rules of wealth, industry, and the American dream with his One World Products Inc., the materials and manufacturing company that he’s […]
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Trump administration pushes forward with student loan repayments
Student loan borrowers have some terrible news: starting January 7, the Trump Administration will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers whose current debt is in default, the Department […]
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Seven questions for Black Women’s Think Tank Founder Kellie Todd Griffin
With more than 25 years of experience spanning public affairs, community engagement, strategy, marketing, and communications, Kellie Todd Griffin is recognized across California as a leader who mobilizes people and […]
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Seven questions for Black Caucus Vice Chair Asm. Isaac Bryan
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) represents California’s 55th Assembly District — which also includes Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, the Crenshaw Corridor, Culver City, Del Rey, and parts of Mid-City — […]
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Judge denies cannabis business challenge to woman’s discrimination claims
One of five women suing the largest licensee of a top-seller in the cannabis industry, alleging they were all wrongfully terminated in 2022 because of their gender and replaced by […]
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Seven questions for Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin
Areva Martin is an award-winning civil rights attorney, talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker who offers commentary on politics, women’s rights, children’s rights, disability rights and civil rights. […]
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Meet Roxanne Brown
In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown, set to become the first African American and first woman elected as President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s […]
