These are heady times for Black artistry. With Black History Month just past, and the Academy Awards ceremony upon us, the Motherland is represented in full effect, perhaps as a […]
Tag: Black History Month
Posted inGuest Opinions, Health
Revival in motion
Black History Month is a time of reflection, and each year I think about the legacy we carry. It’s a legacy deeply tied to the land. Long before “environmentalism” was […]
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Calif. Legislature passes two resolutions
Both houses of the California Legislature voted last week to pass two separate resolutions condemning President Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the Obamas as apes.Authored by members of the […]
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High Risk, a Black-owned luxury brand, shuts down Rodeo Drive
In the heart of Beverly Hills — as America celebrates Black History Month — a Black-owned clothing line, High Risk, took over one of the most expensive streets in the […]
Posted inGuest Opinions, Health
Why clean roads & water are a health equity issue for Black Californians
Black History Month is a time to honor the brilliance and contributions of Black people across generations. It’s also a moment to reflect on how we carry that legacy forward […]
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Highlighting 100 years of Black History
The Black experience in America is a unique microcosm of beauty, pain, triumph, and resilience. Historically, Black people have navigated slavery, its effects, systemic racism, and inequality, which still shows […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, Local Politics, Opinion
Proposition 50 & Sacramento’s Power Grab
Sacramento is pushing the new Prop. 50 maps that carve up communities like Culver City, Torrance, and Long Beach. These maps, drawn in secret, replace the transparent ones created by […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW
They cannot rob us of our history
My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the […]
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Honoring Black history and a cleaner future for California
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I sought peace and balance. Surprisingly, I found solace in the […]
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Iyatunde teaches LA residents about Black LGBTQ+ History
In honor of Black History Month, the Edendale Library Branch collaborated with Ityatunde Folayan as a guest curator for an event called Unflinching: ‘80s and ‘90s Black Queer/Trans Art and […]
