Each year Dec. 1 commemorates World AIDS Day. People worldwide are united on this day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died […]
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Mayor-elect Karen Bass
Rep. Karen Bass (D-37) felt compelled to become mayor of Los Angeles. A native of the city — even though she had been spending a lot of time in Washington […]
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Latino anti-Black racism divides politics, neighbors
“I see a lot of little, short, dark people. I was like ‘I don’t know where these people are from.’ I don’t know what village they came from…how they got […]
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… And the votes are still being counted
OK, residents did their part and voted — whether by mail, by vote box, or in person — during Tuesday’s midterm elections. Now, for many races, it’s waiting time before […]
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Our Weekly’s pick for mayor: Karen Bass
It’s time to pick the best mayor! … And the best U.S. Senator; U.S. Representatives; Governor; Secretary of State; Attorney General, Treasurer…. If it all seems a bit overwhelming, OurWeekly […]
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Midterm elections days away
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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Inglewood mayor’s race should not be overlooked this fall
The City of Inglewood is where “The only thing that’s changed is everything,” according to its website. True, there have been a lot of changes recently: The K Line runs […]
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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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At home with the ancestors
“Trane was the Father, Pharaoh was the Son, I am the Holy Ghost.” —Albert Ayler Pharaoh Sanders, the revered and influential tenor saxophonist who explored and extended the boundaries […]