By Erin Aubry Kaplan Guest Columnist As President Donald Trump’s second term begins, Black people remain in the throes of a post-election emotional hangover of historic […]
Category: Opinion
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Trump seeks to end diversity, equity and inclusion
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “DEI means DIE!” This wasn’t the first time that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, lambasted diversity, equity and […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What Trump policies concern you the most?’
Oliver Buie Inglewood “He says things he never intends on fulfilling. It caused great harm to so many people. I’m still waiting for Mexico to […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Rebuild Black Altadena without the usual obstacles
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist I can’t begin to describe the exhilarating surge of relief and joy I felt when I stood in front […]
ON THE MONEY: Financial investors need to survive to thrive in 2025
By John Grace Contributing Columnist What’s next for investors in 2025, you ask? Bubbles last as long as everyone can hop on the carousel. Then […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Are diversity, equity and inclusion policies beneficial?’
Gregory Hawkins Los Angeles “It’s very helpful when it comes to balancing the numbers and making sure that business are accountable for hiring minorities. At […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Playing blame-game politics doesn’t put out fires
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Let me get this straight. A fire official publicly stated that if Los Angeles had had tens of thousands […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Has Martin Luther King’s Dream been achieved?’
Gina Fields Los Angeles “Many positive changes have happened, but we still have so much further to go. “We’re shooting for the dream, but we […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: New D.A. is tough on crime but what about reform?
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The day after New Year’s I received an email from the office of the new Los Angeles County District […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What do you expect from the Trump administration?’
Charles Wright Los Angeles “As far as politics in 2025, I think I’m looking forward to a lot of confusion. I hope I’m wrong, but […]