The Lancaster MOAH is excited to announce a number of recent acquisitions to its permanent collection…
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Is it wise to use tear gas during a pandemic?
In nationwide demonstrations sparked by the killing of George Floyd in..
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Unions have played a significant role in Black civil rights
Much is known about many aspects of the history of the civil rights movement in America…
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More Black Americans are taking advantage of career mobility
What’s the best option for African Americans to feel empowered in a country where race still..
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Young Black leaders show courage in ‘March For Our Lives’
Who would have thought that in less than 15 days, I would have to coordinate..
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FBI report ‘Black Identity Extremists’ may be new COINTELPRO
If you’ve been to a Black Lives Matter rally or tweeted the related hashtag..
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Local Compton businesses targeted by state and regional government agencies
The California State Legislature recently finalized legislation dealing with air pollution and climate change in a way that recognizes the cost of doing business for manufacturing and oil companies. This has been heralded as a grand compromise that balances business, jobs and the environment.
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College and career fair to be held
More than 40 colleges, universities, HBCUs, community colleges, vocational schools and academies, (including representatives from seven University of California campuses), are expected to participate in the “Hoops and Options College and Career Fair,” hosted by First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME).
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Students protest prospect of tuition hike
A group of California State University students carried out a protest this week as the CSU Board of Trustees began two days of meetings, during which it will review a financial report that includes the possibility of a roughly 5 percent tuition increase.
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Thanksgiving meals offered locally
This year’s 34th Annual Jackson Turkey & Grocery Giveaway will go on as planned on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 8 a.m. at 3669 Slauson Ave. There is still a great need for donations and volunteers. For details, visit www.theejjacksonfoundation.com.
A number of organizations are planning events as well.
