Charles R. Drew University (CDU) has remained a staple in the South Los Angeles community since its founding after the 1965 Watts Rebellion. What many may not know is that […]
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Cultural Dilemma in the Millennium
These are heady times for Black artistry. With Black History Month just past, and the Academy Awards ceremony upon us, the Motherland is represented in full effect, perhaps as a […]
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Habitat Health opens new clinic in South Los Angeles
Habitat Health, in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, officially celebrated the opening of its South Los Angeles Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center in Compton with a ribbon-cutting […]
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Building intention in a city of visibility
Long before stages and studio leases, both Sean Ev and Demi Lauren walked the halls of Palisades High School in their own respective eras. More than a decade later, they […]
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Calif. Legislature passes two resolutions
Both houses of the California Legislature voted last week to pass two separate resolutions condemning President Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the Obamas as apes.Authored by members of the […]
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Americans are opting out of health insurance
Millions of Americans are facing soaring health insurance premiums and rising out-of-pocket costs. Advocates warn that large numbers of people will be priced out of coverage as a result, straining […]
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Shirley Raines passes away
Unfortunate news hit Black media as Beauty 2 The Streetz founder Shirley Raines has passed away at 58. Although her cause of death has not been officially released, her daughter, […]
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State settlement shines light
A state civil rights investigation into Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD) has resulted in a settlement requiring districtwide corrective actions after allegations that a Black elementary school student was […]
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California lawmakers propose bills due to fatal shootings by ICE agents
Responding to recent fatal shootings and an uptick in misconduct and excessive use-of-force incidents by federal policing agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), California lawmakers are proposing some legal […]
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Trumps makes changes to MLK Day
The continuous removal and rewriting of Black American history continues as Donald Trump makes changes to MLK Day. In previous years, MLK Day was used to observe not only his […]