Parents never know how the seeds they plant in their children sprout; most hope those seeds will help their children achieve their dreams and aspirations and become productive members of […]
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Warrior Con ‘26 unites Sickle Cell Community
Sickle cell disease is an illness that heavily impacts the Black community. Data shows that 1 in every 365 Black Americans is born with sickle cell, which affects approximately 100,000 […]
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Advocacy groups call for LAUSD investigation
California Black Media The Black Educator Advocates Network (BEAN) and the NAACP San Fernando Valley Branch are calling for an independent investigation into what they say is a longstanding pattern […]
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AI and racial bias during the hiring process
A Stanford report conducted in spring shows that AI hiring tools show racial bias. The esteemed university’s report, “AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection,” released May […]
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10 New California Laws Taking Effect July 1 You Should Know About
Beginning July 1, several new California laws will take effect, bringing changes that affect workers, students, consumers, renters, and families across the state. While some of the new policies are […]
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LA City Council passes first vote to phase out oil drilling citywide
On June 23, the Los Angeles City Council took a major step as they approved an ordinance that will prevent new oil and gas extraction and phase out current oil […]
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Yes on ER Coalition, elected officials celebrate passage of Measure ER
Measure ER is one of the hot topics in LA County, as healthcare access took a steep hit for the everyday Angeleno as premiums skyrocketed due to the Trump administration’s […]
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Nahshon Dion discusses ‘Our Beloved Altadena’
On Jan. 7, 2025, Altadena experienced a devastating, life-altering event, the Eaton Canyon Fire. Many of the victims and survivors did not know their lives would permanently change due to […]
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall new housing development
There are several piles of rubble piled up on the asphalt lot of the Crenshaw Baldwin Hills mall; a security staff approaches and directs me to not cross the tarp-draped […]
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Virgil Roberts honored with tribute dinner
Longtime civil rights lawyer and civic leader Virgil Roberts was recently honored at the African American Board Leader-ship Institute’s (AABLI) 15th Anniversary Tribute Dinner for his decade-long work focused on […]
