Ella Baker, born Dec. 13, 1903, in Norfolk, Va., was a prominent, behind-the-scenes figure in…
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Summers of the 90s: Stuck in a time warp
“. . . Back in the days when I was young; I’m not a kid…
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Rep. Richardson begins leadership post in January
Long Beach-area Congresswoman Laura Richardson was recently elected to the House of Representatives’ Democratic Steering…
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Carson teacher remains free on porn charge
A fifth-grade teacher at a Carson elementary school will remain free on bail while awaiting…
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Community prayer vigil for Aretha Franklin
A community prayer vigil was recently held in Detroit for Aretha Franklin. The legendary queen…
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U.S. jobs picture looking bleaker for Black youth
Nearly half of all Black youth in the nation who are looking for work are…
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Report chronicles life on the streets
“Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everyone, I think that is much greater hunger,…
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Senate staff researcher suspended over anti-Obama e-mail
According to the Associated Press (AP), Louisiana State Senate researcher Tammy Crain-Waldrop was recently suspended…
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Inglewood emergency may require cutbacks
Last week, the Inglewood City Council used its Tuesday meeting to take a bold step…
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Voices of the unheard
Actress Debra Wilson recently hosted the Spirit Awakening Foundation’s “Voices of the Unheard” fundraiser at…