By Kevin Harris Trice Edney Newswire Donald Trump’s promise to send American adults a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress deserves more than ridicule from Democrats. There […]
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Why I support Cuba
Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World, invited several U.S. leaders to go on a fact-finding mission to Cuba. Among those who went were Dr.Daniels, Louis Romain, Dr.Julianne Malveaux, Rev.Robert Turner, […]
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LA Focus: Black women matter, especially on juries
By AS Cross Source: CD10 Voices The Ninth Circuit declined to recognize a Batson claim for discrimination against Black women, leaving unresolved how courts address bias at the intersection of […]
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California’s education system is failing Black children
By Steve Hilton Two out of every three Black students in California are not meeting the state’s English standards. In 2025, only 33 percent did, compared with 50 percent of […]
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Millions of people have lost SNAP Benefits due to Trump overhaul
By Joe Jurado ‘Get Up Mornings’ with Erica Campbell Source: Black Press USA Wire As part of last year’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Trump made significant changes to the work requirements […]
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America needs a raise
People who work for a living need to be able to make a living. Raising the minimum wage is a vital part of the solution to the affordability crisis. The […]
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When to say goodbye: The unmistakable signs your old car has had its last good day
The signs it may be time to let go of an old car include rising repair costs, declining reliability, safety concerns, and ownership expenses that no longer match the value […]
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Inglewood’s school district return to local control offers lessons for California
Nearly 14 years after California intervened in the Inglewood Unified School District’s (IUSD) fiscal crisis, the district is closer than ever to regaining full local control. That achievement deserves recognition. […]
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The Politics of Hmmm…Really?
Interesting to look at just how far we’ve come and how far we haven’t. In sports and other places, Donald Trump has become a pariah, which is nothing unexpected. He […]
