Faced generations of legal discrimination by NNPA Newswire On July 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). This program, […]
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‘Beautification’ underway for Harbor Freeway in South LA
From Imperial Highway to Adams Boulevard Caltrans has begun work on a “beautification” project on the Harbor (110) Freeway corridor stretching from Imperial Highway to Adams Boulevard in South Los […]
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New Farmers Market stall remembers South LA burgers
Thick, juicy burgers with the works Longtime pop-up Thicc Burger has gone legit, landing a Nickelodeon-orange stall at the Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax. While some restaurant and […]
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Most Californians reject the idea of reparations
Surprising amount of liberals agree The idea of payments to Black Americans whose ancestors suffered the injustices of slavery and segregation remains broadly unpopular in California, a new poll finds. […]
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Ridley-Thomas legal team plans to appeal conviction
Say prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence Former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas has filed a notice of forthcoming appeal to the 9th Circuit challenging his convictions and sentence […]
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Mothers in Mourning hold march for peace in Watts
Demand end to senseless gun violence In a landmark woman-led event that is unique in the history of Watts, leaders outraged by the scourge of gun violence took to the […]
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St.John provides free MonkeyPox vaccines
St. John Community Health is helping keep people safe as they will provide free MonkeyPox vaccines this Friday, August 19th. You can click this link https://tinyurl.com/43drwpb5 to schedule an appointment […]
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SCLC luncheon highlights service, sacrifice and empowerment
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California’s (SCLC-SC) “Day of Sacrifice” April 23 luncheon in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. attracted an audience of over 200 to […]
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Masks no longer mandatory on airlines
While masks are no longer mandatory on most airlines or at airports, Metro was continuing to ask passengers on Los Angeles County buses and rail lines to don face coverings […]
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‘Magical BLVD Christmas’ in Downtown Lancaster
Fun starts tomorrow at 5 p.m. Carolers, dazzling light displays, and sledding in real snow are just a few of the highlights of “A Magical BLVD Christmas,” a free family […]
