The Last Poets, the original rappers with a message and a purpose, said “It’s alright to die for a cause, but not just because.” Those words continue to have meaning […]
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The dynamics of resistance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a theme for Black History Month. This year the theme is Black Resistance. It is appropriate […]
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The politics of a sustained national craziness
Nations and societies hold together best when their populations collectively believe in those nation’s histories and national lessons. During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, through its public schools, museums and […]
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Don’t let romance fraud ruin February
Wednesday, the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk announced that 213 couples were married here this Valentine’s Day. Although February has been deemed the month of love, a recent study revealed that […]
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White supremacy in police culture
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past and present achievements of Black people in the US and the Our Authors Study Club held its annual roundtable […]
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‘Thin Blue Line’ flag has a local strident history
The phrase “Thin Blue Line” has drawn controversy over the past year. It refers to an augmented version of the American flag with black and white stripes and a distinct […]
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An optimistic vision for next generation of pilots
The United States boasts a large and diverse job market which includes everybody regardless of skill, color, or ethnicity. But it wasn’t always like this. Black Americans were at one […]
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The continued opioid crisis is not just happening back east
Drug overdoses have skyrocketed in the last few years. One of the main culprits of drug overdoses is fentanyl (see cover story), and opioids which have flooded the streets as […]
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Congresswoman reintroduces Black History Act for classrooms
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) has reintroduced the “Black History is American History Act,” which would require Black history to be part of the American History and Civics Academies’ competitive grants. […]
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Disney Dreamers assist youth with career programs
Disney will be hosting 100 students from around the USA for their Disney Dreamers Academy program on March 23-26th, at Walt Disney World Resort. This program is aimed at broadening […]
