On Monday events in Los Angeles County marked World AIDS Day will include an evening of reflection in Lincoln Heights, a gathering in West Hollywood and a commemorative event aimed […]
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EV drivers’ carpool sticker grace period ends
As of Dec. 1, a grace period for owners and drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in California’s carpool decal program has now ended, according to dmv.ca.gov. California’s Clean Air Vehicle […]
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Seven questions for Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin
Areva Martin is an award-winning civil rights attorney, talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker who offers commentary on politics, women’s rights, children’s rights, disability rights and civil rights. […]
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Trump engages in diplomatic rivalry with South Africa
America’s long-established sanctuary program got a new wrinkle this year as President Donald Trump embarked upon a game of diplomatic one-upsmanship with the Republic of South Africa. The conflict has […]
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Trump calls affordability a ‘con job’
There are seasons in this country when the struggle of ordinary Americans is not merely a condition but a kind of weather that settles over everything. It enters the grocery […]
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Seven questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and international business. Smith is currently the Executive Director of the […]
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Changes are coming to Congress
The Department of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 18, announced a further dismantling of the agency by transferring much of its remaining workload to other federal agencies. Under an interagency agreement, […]
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Native Son and Gilead Sciences host ‘Beyond the Headlines’
HIV and its effects on African Americans are growing topics of conversation in the Black community. People living with HIV, those who are at risk, and organizations are coming together […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
Gov. Newsom responds to federal court blocking Texas Redistricting PlanGov. Gavin Newsom responded to a federal court ruling that blocked Texas’ mid-decade congressional redistricting plan, emphasizing that the decision does […]
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427-1: House votes overwhelmingly to release Epstein Files
At a press conference at the base of the steps of the U.S. House on a cold November morning, just hours before a vote to release the files related to […]
