By now, all registered voters have received their ballots for the Nov. 8 election directly in mailboxes. CalMatters.org reports that next month, the number of female lawmakers could rise above […]
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National Civil Rights Leaders Weigh in on Ridley-Thomas, LA City Dispute
Leaders of five national civil rights organizations including the National Urban League, National Action Network, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the NAACP called upon the City of Los […]
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Gabrielle Bullock’s vision for Destination Crenshaw
South L.A. is where the Black culture shows its creativity and talents. Natives and transplants understand the potential the region has as they move to make it a more prosperous […]
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Nury Martinez resigns from City Council following release of meeting tape
Councilwoman Nury Martinez (Sixth District) resigned this week as president of the Los Angeles City Council following the revelation of racist remarks she made during a recorded conversation last year. […]
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Greenlining Institute increases its support for minority communities
The Greenlining Institute (GI) is helping to even the playing field for homeownership and pay equity while fighting against gentrification in South los Angeles and other underserved communities. South L.A. […]
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A reparations informed perspective
Homelessness is the quintessential intersectional issue of the decade. There is simply no way around it, no matter how hard some may try to deny it: homelessness cuts across every […]
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Waters convenes full hearing ‘holding megabanks accountable’
Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), chairperson of the House Committee on Financial Services, convened a full committee hearing entitled, “Holding Megabanks Accountable: Oversight of America’s Largest Consumer Facing Banks.” With an […]
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‘Technicality’ leads to failure of concealed firearms law
On the last night of this year’s legislative session, the State Assembly rejected Senate Bill (SB) 918, authored by state Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge). The bill — written […]
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CA General Election ‘22: Black women to bring diversity to courts
The Supreme Court Ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade has opened the eyes of the public to how much representation matters when it comes to decision makers in courtrooms across America. […]
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California State Board wants community suggestions, opinions
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.30. Taxpayers and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting, […]
