The American Red Cross this week warned of a dangerously low supply of blood both around the country and in the Los Angeles area—and hoped to induce donations by automatically […]
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MLK ‘dream’ remains an achievable target
My loyal audience will testify that from time to time, I have sit-downs and one-on-ones with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is from this sacred desk that […]
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Oldest surviving WWII veteran dies
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Jan. 5 at the […]
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Super Bowl a definite ‘go’ next month
Los Angeles County’s public health director and Board of Supervisors chair both insist the Super Bowl will go forward as planned at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood next month, despite concerns […]
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Year In Review
Each week, there is an overflow of news that happens in every corner of the nation which is of interest to people living across the African Diaspora. But quite often […]
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Year In Review
Each week, there is an overflow of news that happens in every corner of the nation which is of interest to people living across the African Diaspora. But quite often […]
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Expect ‘telehealth’ to continue well beyond COVID pandemic
Although most consumers prefer to see their doctors in person, many are willing to continue using telehealth services that have increased in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent […]
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Freedom’s Eve reflects victory over trespass
This New Year’s Eve marks the 159th anniversary of Freedom’s Eve, a famous date in African-American history when millions of people anxiously awaited the announcement that they had at last […]
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry teams up with Dove
Dove and Academy Award-winning filmmaker and CROWN Act advocate Matthew A. Cherry recently announced an official partnership to ensure the next generation of Black kids develop a positive relationship with […]
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Freedom’s Eve reflects victory over trespass
A famous anniversary in Black history This New Year’s Eve marks the 159th anniversary of Freedom’s Eve, a famous date in African-American history when millions of people anxiously awaited the […]
