This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day coincide on Sunday and standing at that intersection are African-American fathers. “We need to hear their diverse voices,” said singer and author Nita Whitaker. […]
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June primary election results as of Wednesday
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan held election night coverage at the Tally Operation Center in Downey at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Ballots cast in Vote by Mail […]
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Newsom, Democrats continue push for gun reform
Following a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins […]
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James Knox starts summer camp for inner-city youth
James Knox, an LA native, knows firsthand what challenges youth face every day. Raised in Compton, Knox and his peers decided that they were not contributing to the narrative that […]
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Will cryptocurrency level ‘paying field’ for the community?
Black Americans are buying cryptocurrency in record numbers. According to a 2021 Harris Poll, only 11 percent of White Americans report owning cryptocurrency, while 23 percent of Black Americans and […]
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Grammy-winning star shares battle with hypertension
Brian Kennedy fell in love with music at a young age. In fact, just after high school he moved from Kansas City, Mo. to Los Angeles to pursue work in […]
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Mother’s Day shopping with a purpose
Being a last-minute shopper for Mother’s Day is not unusual. But instead of buying those flowers on the corner or chocolates from the convenience store, try shopping for a purpose. […]
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SoLA Food Co-op seeks support from stakeholders
When one first hears the word “co-op,” the mind strays back to communes of the hippy era, where members collectively shared work, income, property and lifestyles. Bahni Turpin of SoLA […]
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Experts discuss the mental impact of COVID-19
When COVID-19 became a widespread disease, the world underestimated the impact this virus would have on society, whether mentally, financially, emotionally, or physically. The pandemic tested everybody, and many are […]
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Residents urged to continue safety during holidays
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, residents planning to gather for upcoming spring holidays should follow all safety precautions to avoid spreading COVID-19 or being part of an outbreak. […]
