The first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one. Presently, governing board members are elected at-large in the LACCD, an area larger than any other elective office in California (2.5 million voters) except for statewide offices and the State Board of Equalization.
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Obama gives nod to civil rights movement in budget proposal
President Barack Obama is calling for $50 million to restore national parks sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
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Melrose gallery offers up urban themed artifacts
Since the early 1980s, the shopping, entertainment, and dining Mecca along Melrose Avenue has been a go-to spot for hipsters and scene makers who frequent Los Angeles’ fashionable West Side. While it strives to project a trendy persona ranging from fancy to funky, the overall economic reality of this Hollywood adjacent enclave is decidedly upscale. Recently, a new arrival in the neighborhood has offered up an intriguing option for diversity in the area. Unofficially in business for several months, the Exact Science Gallery held its formal opening Jan. 24 to coincide with the upcoming Black History Month celebration.
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Justice must be won
I write this piece after preaching at the New Testament Church of God in the Brixton section of London, England. Over the last two days, I had meetings, rallies and exchanges with people all over London who were interested in our fight for social justice in Staten Island, Ferguson, Cleveland and elsewhere. But they were just as interested in telling me how they face similar problems here in England. Equal protection under the law and law enforcement accountability are challenges that plague both of our nations.
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Kevin Chavous
In the spring of 1968, while growing up in Indianapolis, my mother scooped up me and my three younger siblings and told us that she was going to take us to hear the next president of the United States speak. It was a misty, overcast night but I was excited to go – even if I had to stand in the rain. When we arrived at the near northeast park, the mainly African-American crowd was buzzing with expectation. Though just 11 years old, I knew that this was a big deal.
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KPFK radio host Margaret Prescod to moderate MLK panel discussion Saturday
For as long as she can remember, radio has played an important role in the life of Margaret Prescod.
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Let’s stand for diversity in the 54th Assembly District
One of the hallmarks and strengths of the 54th Assembly District is its diversity. As the California Democratic Party prepares for its Assembly District Election Meeting in the 54th Assembly District on Sunday, January 11, it is vitally important that we emphasize the unquestioned value of having individuals from diverse backgrounds provide leadership and critical perspectives as members of the Assembly District Delegation.
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How some universities succeed in serving low income and African American students
Attending college promises a secure path to the middle class, but in its mission of educating low-income students and students of color—namely, African Americans—the public university system is failing. And given that communities of color are only expected to grow, with projected population changes showing that non-Hispanic Whites will no longer be a majority by 2050, it is now more important than ever to future generations and U.S. economic security, that college completion rates reflect the country’s changing population.
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Janay should be celebrated for staying with Ray Rice
Feminists claim that women should take more control of their lives, arguing that women are capable of making decisions about their lives and what is in their best interest without guidance from a man.
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An Open Letter to Black Elected Officials
Each year, various social service organizations issue reports relating to the state of black America. While issues such as affordable housing, jobs, crime and challenging family dynamics are generally discussed, the poor quality of the education received by far too many African American children continues to be a focal point found in these reports.
