President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25 percent on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent on imports from China—has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliatory measures from […]
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Trump’s first week back in office
For members of the African-American community, women, Latinos, LGBTQ, and even some marginalized white men, the buyer’s remorse has been swift and the sense of betrayal gut-wrenching. President Donald Trump […]
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The Social Scientist: Lindsay Adams
Lindsay Adams’s journey into her painting career was not linear; instead, her path enhanced her artistry by giving her different perspectives and experiences that helped her showcase what she represents: […]
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Wild fires cause air quality issues over SoCal
Bad air quality and small particles can pose health risks to all Angelenos. Windblown dust and ash can irritate skin or worsen pre-existing illnesses, especially in children, the elderly, pregnant […]
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New Year brings a wave of new laws
As 2025 begins, jurisdictions across the United States enact new laws that impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, and transportation. Washington, D.C.In the nation’s capital, insurance providers must now cover […]
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine war threatens to resurrect the ghosts of Jim Crow
In the looming shadow of a second Trump administration, the battle over vaccines and public health policy is being revived with unsettling vigor. Public health leaders, particularly those in African […]
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Digging up Wilshire and preserving LA’s prehistoric past
The next time you’re motoring along Miracle Mile on Wilshire Boulevard, imagine what prehistoric finds are just under your vehicle. For five years, the Metro Purple Line expansion has been […]
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Black Caucus at historic number of members
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the 119th session of Congress with a historic 62 members, marking the largest number of Black federal lawmakers […]
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Recycle Black dollars while shopping during holidays
More than 40 Black-owned businesses are slated to be featured in the Afro City Marketplace at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. The event, […]
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Trump agenda signals shifts for Black communities
With the Trump administration preparing to take office in January, plans across numerous policy areas are likely to significantly affect Black Americans. From proposed changes to education funding to civil […]