During a wide-ranging interview on his radio show with LA veteran Slade Douglas, former congressman and KBLA radio show host Jesse Jackson Jr. said that he would fight for better […]
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Dominique DiPrima continues her legacy of radio activism at KBLA
The Bay Area is traditionally a mecca of radical activism extending to the blue-collar rank and file of its working class. Local 10 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union […]
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Celebrating the business of empowerment
In his opening remarks, former Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas reminded hundreds of attendees of the purpose of the 31st Annual Empowerment Congress (EC) held on Jan.7 at the […]
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Celebrating the business of empowerment
In his opening remarks, former Los Angeles City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas reminded hundreds of attendees of the purpose of the 31st Annual Empowerment Congress (EC) held on Jan.7 at the […]
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Leimert Park homecoming party for Mayor-elect Karen Bass
To celebrate the historic win of Bass as not only the first woman but also only the second African-American to be elected mayor of LA following the legendary Tom Bradley, […]
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De León denies being racist
As noted in the Oct. 13 edition of OW, Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo, and L.A. County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera were caught on tape […]
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Tavis Smiley amplifies Black vision, voices
Tavis Smiley has had a decorated career in the “infotainment” industry. But once one dives deeper, one realizes it was a rollercoaster of highs and lows in a career of […]
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Community forum held for Los Angeles city attorney candidates
On May 12, nearly 100 people attended the Empowerment Congresses candidate forum with five of the candidates vying to be the next Los Angeles city attorney. “Empowered to Represent: A […]
