Elder Lawrence Champion Blake, the eldest son of Bishop Blake, died on Jan. 27 2026. Leaving behind a legacy after a tenacious battle with cancer, the devoted pastor made his […]
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Reverse-racism lawsuit against LAUSD flies in the face of history
A new lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is not about protecting or upholding equality; to the contrary, it is about rewriting who counts as a victim […]
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California Capitol news you might have missed
Former Black Panther Leader Elaine Brown Delivers Keynote at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast Former Black Panther leader Elaine Brown was the keynote speaker at the annual California Legislative Black Caucus […]
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Empowerment Congress Governor Candidate Forum creates timely and direct access
More than 500 community members gathered on January 17th at the California Science Center for the 34th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit. The Summit’s centerpiece, the California Governor Candidate Forum, was […]
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Commentary: How CalMatters Turned a Handbag Into a Political Firestorm
A question recently emailed to the office of Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) was not about legislation, policy, or governance. Instead, it asked whether the “Louis Vuitton bag McKinnor was wearing […]
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Los Angeles, Orange Counties celebrate MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was honored on Monday with numerous parades, musical and cultural events and volunteer opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties on the federal holiday honoring […]
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Army veteran Slade Douglas awarded $6.8 million
A $6.8 million jury verdict was rendered in favor of Slade Douglas in a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and two Los Angeles police officers. The lawsuit stemmed […]
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UEF transforms Foster Elementary School in Compton
United Empowerment Foundation (UEF) marked its seventh year of service in the Greater Los Angeles area by hosting its annual Holiday Give Back, serving 260 families with children at Foster […]
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Supervisor Mitchell to Join the Department of Public Social Services and Stakeholders for virtual press conference
WHAT: As the December 31, 2025 deadline for new enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal for undocumented individuals and those without qualified immigration status ages 19 and older quickly approaches, Los Angeles County […]
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Shonique Williams, Civil Rights leader, announces new campaign
On Tuesday Shonique Williams announced the kick-off of her new run for Congress in California. Through the recent passing of Proposition 50, a newly opened congressional seat, California has now […]
