Los Angeles County appears to be amid another full-blown coronavirus surge, with cases rising by 75% over the last week, and with the holidays around the corner, many may be […]
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NAACP responds to Senate’s passing of Respect for Marriage Act
Last week, the House and Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill was passed by a bipartisan coalition of Democrat […]
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Real lessons from the Georgia victory
It has been said that hell has no fury like an idea whose time has come. Clearly in the State of Georgia, the idea of overcoming “voter suppression” has truly […]
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‘Strange World’
“These colors are so trippy—and even the trees are cool.” Sixteen-year-old Ethan (Jaboukie Young-White) voices the obvious. It’s what viewers will think upon seeing the wondrous visuals in this heartwarming […]
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Exercise offers additional protection against COVID-19, other infections
For a long time, health experts have espoused the health benefits of regular exercise, and how being physically active significantly lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, studies show that […]
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Black and Latina women need additional healthcare support
It’s a known fact that Black and Latinx people experience a health disparity in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the mistrust and lack of resources these communities faced as […]
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Public Health reports new positive cases and new deaths due to COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released the latest data on COVID-19 on Monday: • 10,089 New COVID-19 cases (3,562,059 cases to date) • Monday 12/05 […]
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The politics of being in charge
As democracy tries to swim out of the rough rapids caused by an egocentric liar in the U.S., and is being buffeted by strong winds in other world democracies, in […]
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Confronting ‘long covid’ post pandemic
An estimated 4 million people in the US have permanently dropped out of the workforce due to long covid, which can include an array of symptoms that last well after […]
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Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. has passed away at age 66
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., perhaps best known for his tough, computer-savvy lawman opposite Chuck Norris on TV’s “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at age 66. Gilyard was recently a film […]