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 […]
Tag: History
Posted inEntertainment, News
Full list of 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners’ makes Oscar history with 16 Nominations
“Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s vampire tale set in the Jim Crow South with Michael B. Jordan playing twin criminal brothers, made Oscar history today, scoring a record 16 Academy Award nominations […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
South LA residents gather to discuss Prop 50
On a recent evening, residents of South Los Angeles gathered both virtually and in person at the Community Coalition to discuss Proposition 50, its implications for equity, and the urgent […]
Posted inCounting the Cost
Trump’s issue with Black women
Donald Trump has a type — and it’s not the one tabloids flaunted. His real issue is Black women who hold power. From Letitia “Tish” James to economist Lisa Cook, […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
Trust in mainstream media at a new low
Trust in America’s mainstream media has fallen to its lowest level on record. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of adults say they have a great deal or fair amount […]
Posted inFood, Local
Honoring Etha Robinson – The Woman Behind the Tea Cake and a Pillar of Juneteenth History
The Hyde Park Organization for Empowerment, in partnership with U.S. Bank and Villarreal Market, proudly presents “A Celebration of Legacy: Honoring Etha Robinson”, a special community gathering taking place on […]
