April 22nd will mark the fifty-fifth anniversary of Earth Day. The power of those 20 million voices that came out on the streets that first Earth Day led the U.S. […]
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How Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education could impact California
The Trump Administration is dismantling the Department of Education (DOE). That action fulfills a campaign promise that has been a goal of right-wing conservatives since the department’s inception. In fact, […]
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Trump voting law ‘reckless and unprecedented’
On March 26, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber released a statement condemning an executive order President Trump released the day before making sweeping changes to federal election […]
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LA gang leader Big U’s takedown
“The lead defendant and others in this case have for too long gotten away with violent acts and stealing money from taxpayers and well-intentioned donors whether they use intimidation tactics […]
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Mayor visits wildfire recovery center
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Holly Mitchell recently toured the West Adams/Leimert Park Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Center. The four recovery centers are located in Culver […]
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Charles R. Drew University makes steps towards health equity
Health disparities across the country have historically deprived the Black community of viable aid and trust in the medical field and increased the risk of diseases, among other underlying issues. […]
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‘A Tale of Two Los Angeles Wildfires – Separate and Unequal’
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a voice to be reckoned with as an author, journalist, media critic, public speaker and radio show host. He offers critiques that ‘call out’ and hold […]
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Target caught in DEI crossfire: boycotts ahead
Target Corporation, which recently scaled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, is facing financial consequences, community backlash, and new legal challenges from both sides of the political spectrum. […]
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Local students earn free rides to colleges
Although the current administration is reviewing a broad range of federal aid assistance programs, direct federal student loans and Pell grants have not been affected yet. Five local youth will […]
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Christian fellowship at Disney
With Black History Month underway, Disney wants to celebrate two Black artists, DOE and Melvin Crispell III, for their Celebrate Gospel event. The Celebrate Gospel showcases celebrate Black heritage and […]