Historical precedents serve as a useful guide for present or future events, often in the legal realm. If successful, they provide consistency, or, when necessary, serve as a means for […]
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Surviving 2025: The Black immigrant experience in Los Angeles
Since June 2025, Los Angeles has been a central hub for heavy immigration enforcement actions, particularly due to the increased “body collection” efforts orchestrated by the Department of Homeland Security. […]
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Mass shootings and gun violence in America
The frequency of mass shootings have now become a common issue, and a phenomenon that has become an increasing trend. Mass shootings occur with such frequency that what should be […]
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California’s special election could determine the nation’s future
In California, a ballot proposition is an initiative or referendum submitted to the voting public for approval or rejection. Proposition 50, to be voted on this coming Nov. 4, has […]
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Shadows of the South: The Rise of African American Southern Gothic
On any given October night in South Los Angeles, if you listen closely, you might still hear the faint echo of old stories — whispered between laughter at Halloween parties […]
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Washington’s stalemate hits South L.A.’s safety net
As the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025 stretches into its third week, the fallout is reaching far beyond Washington. In South Los Angeles, where many families already […]
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How you can still achieve the American dream
The current economy is challenging everyday citizens to find ways to survive with minimal help. The job market has been in crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are currently […]
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The right to vote: An uncertain pathway for African-Americans
The hard-fought gains of the 1965 Voting Rights Act faced challenges back in July of 2022, when a Senate Republican filibuster prevented the passage of the Freedom to Vote: John […]
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Censorship, media repression, and the definition of free speech
One of the 204 executive orders signed upon his return to office, President Trump’s directive concerning censorship raised eyebrows among legal scholars like UC Irvine’s David Kaye, over allegations that […]
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson: South L.A.’s own
Marqueece Harris-Dawson is no stranger to the field of community organizing, as it is the foundation of the current work he does as the President of Los Angeles City Council, […]