Recently, the California Department of Justice released a report which showed that African-Americans are the greatest victims of Hate Crimes in the State. This is not surprising since we have […]
Category: Opinion
Posted inLocal, Opinion, Practical Politics
The politics of bringing city love to L.A.
Perhaps we should have paid more attention to the sooth-sayers and tarot card readers among us on February 4, 2016, as Mayor Garcetti, backed up by the Theodore Wilson High […]
Posted inNational, Opinion, Practical Politics
The politics of political comics fantasy
Last week in San Diego, for those deeply invested in the digital gaming and comic book world, eyes were glistening and active attention-spans were constantly switching gears as the Comic-Con […]
Posted inCounting the Cost, Opinion
To stop gun violence, use economic tools
There have been at least 214 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, the most recent being the killings during a July 4 gathering in Highland Park, […]
Posted inOpinion, Practical Politics
The politics of the disappearing Black teachers
Besides an effective economic delivery system, the foundation marks of successful civilizations and nation states are public approval of and continuous work to maintain the society’s governmental structures, and an […]
Posted inNational, Practical Politics
The Politics of Repatriation
You know, it’s getting harder and harder to just stay here—no matter what. These are indeed trying times when we need to reconsider our options and choices. We can leave. […]
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Reviewing the politics of Destination Crenshaw
While still savoring both the Juneteenth and 4th of July arts and culture celebrations in Leimert Park (and patiently waiting for the re-opening of the renovated Vision Theater), we can […]
Posted inGuest Opinions, Local, Opinion
When a right to housing intersects a right to choose
In my writings over the past several years I’ve expressed that homelessness is a potent “intersectional” issue. Nowhere could this be more revealing than that of the convergence of a […]
Posted inBlack History, Black History-OW, Counting the Cost, National
After Juneteenth – Reparations now
Juneteenth, or June 19, 2022, was marked with fireworks and concerts, parades, and proclamations, a big difference from Juneteenth a year ago when President Biden signed the executive order making […]
Posted inNational, Practical Politics
The politics of being the end of the best
The very best women’s tennis player (and reigning Athlete of the decade) of the open era (since 1968) has just been vanquished from the court. Like Casey at the Bat, […]
