Black women are among the most reliable voters in American elections, yet when they seek the highest offices from the senate to presidency, the country often pauses to debate their […]
Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jesse Jackson goes home to the ancestors
“I am somebody. I may be poor, but I am somebody! I may be on welfare, but I am somebody! I may be uneducated, but I am somebody! I must […]
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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 […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Guest Opinions
Honoring Dr. King Through Service
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a commemoration—it is a call to act. Dr. King reminded us that dignity, justice, and community are built through service and […]
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MLK: That day in Memphis
Perhaps the most seminal image from America’s Civil Rights era is the black and white photo of the preeminent figure of the movement, Martin Luther King Jr. sprawled across the […]
Posted inOpinion
White comfort, Black betrayal
The betrayal is not subtle. It is loud in its quiet, glaring in its silence, and brutal in its indifference. The Black Press—born in chains in 1827 before slavery ended, […]
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 […]
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New postage stamp honors late Congressman John Lewis
The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday it would memorialize the late Rep. John Lewis with a new stamp next year. In its announcement, the USPS said the stamp “celebrates the […]
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Submit your project for MLK Day of Service
Deadline is Dec. 5 The City of Lancaster is inviting residents to submit projects for its upcoming annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. “Whether you already have an […]