Santa Monica police today were investigating the killing of a Grammy-nominated opera singer inside his home in the city’s Pico neighborhood, and one of the performer’s sons was in custody. […]
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Posted inGovernment, National
Trump engages in diplomatic rivalry with South Africa
America’s long-established sanctuary program got a new wrinkle this year as President Donald Trump embarked upon a game of diplomatic one-upsmanship with the Republic of South Africa. The conflict has […]
Posted inBusiness
Meet Roxanne Brown
In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown, set to become the first African American and first woman elected as President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s […]
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Trump calls affordability a ‘con job’
There are seasons in this country when the struggle of ordinary Americans is not merely a condition but a kind of weather that settles over everything. It enters the grocery […]
Posted inBusiness, National
Seven questions for California Black Health Advocate Rhonda Smith
Rhonda Smith is an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, cancer advocacy, health equity, corporate consulting and international business. Smith is currently the Executive Director of the […]
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Campbell’s Soup executive says products are for ‘poor people’
An executive of Campbell’s Soup Company, Martin Bally, was caught on an audio recording allegedly stating the popular food brand is “(expletive) for fcking poor people,” according to a wrongful […]
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Singer Ray J arrested in Porter Ranch
Police arrested singer Ray J on Thanksgiving for suspicion of making a criminal threat after a profane, live-streamed dispute at his Porter Ranch home with his ex-wife Princess Love over […]
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One Nation Under Violence
There is a sardonic phrase often used among contemporary justice advocates when recalling the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder: “The 14 months when people cared.”In casual conversation, it works as […]
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LA28 touts debut for climbing in the 2028 Paralympic Games
LA28 and city officials marked 1,000 days out from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games by showcasing a climbing facility in Westchester, as the sport will make its Paralympic […]
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PROJECT50 demands accountability and equal justice in the case of James
PROJECT50, a leading organization advocating for equity and justice within Ventura County’s Black community, is calling for an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of James Jenkins on […]
