By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Deshawn J. Snelson was angered, perplexed, but determined. He was angered that a mob had rammed a stolen government […]
Category: Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What makes Black history important?’
Los Angeles “The global diaspora makes Black history important. Africa’s history is in the U.S., it’s in the Caribbean, it’s in Latin America, it’s all […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: America disagrees on racism’s existence
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke the truth for many whites about racism. On the campaign trail recently, Haley […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think our political system working?’
Lillian Rourke Los Angeles “No, but it’s what we have. Most people don’t trust it and don’t vote. That’s what makes it even worse.” […]
Follow King’s focus on building an economic base for Blacks
By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist This week, as we celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s remember his focus on building […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Reform must be mandate for next LAPD chief
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Mayor Karen Bass has both the enviable and the unenviable task of picking the next Los Angeles police chief. […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Is it possible to achieve lasting peace?’
Josephine Isabel-Jones Los Angeles “Yes, but it’s going to be hard to achieve. There needs to be a spiritual connection that allows us to regard […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Price arraignment sends another loud message
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Six months after veteran 9th District Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price was indicted on felony embezzlement, perjury and […]
ON THE MONEY: Don’t be foolish with required minimum distributions
By John Grace Contributing Columnist After years of saving in your pre-tax retirement accounts, you have a dependable nest egg to provide lifetime income after […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your major prediction for 2024?’
Inglewood “I don’t really have predictions. I just let it roll out, how it’s going to roll out.” Delores Mora Los Angeles […]