By Ben Jealous Guest Columnist The Republican Party’s rush to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat before the election is a terrible threat to […]
Category: Opinion
Black mothers deserve equal access to care
By Felica Jones Guest Columnist Expecting Black mothers in California now face two simultaneous battles: potential exposure to COVID-19 and long-standing inadequate prenatal and maternal […]
Examining the myths and lies around poverty
By Jesse Jackson Sr. Guest Columnist “The poor will always be with us,” say the cynics. No doubt, some will always be wealthier than others. […]
David’s prayer for humility
PASTOR’S CORNER By Rev. O.L. Johnson Religion Columnist I’m always amazed at how ancient scriptures have application in today’s society. A case in point is […]
Black dance in L.A. deserves community support
By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist The Lula Washington Dance Theater has been a cultural and artistic staple in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. […]
Poor air quality adds to health inequities for people of color
By William D. Smart Jr. and KW Tulloss Guest Columnists Injustice against California’s Black and brown communities has been insurmountable this year. Whether it be […]
Latest Trump revelations should surprise no one
By Maxine Waters Guest Columnist The shocking revelations from the last few days that President Donald Trump disparaged the military and intentionally downplayed the threat […]
‘When there is a vaccine for the coronavirus, will you take it?’
STREET BEAT Oliver Bouie Inglewood “I would not take it. I believe that they’re rushing it and not taking the proper time to make sure […]
Sheriff picks non-community leaders to represent Blacks
NAJEE’S NOTES: By Najee Ali Contributing Columnist The family of Dijon Kizzee and community residents continue to be outraged by the lack of transparency by […]
Is Trump or Biden better for the stock market?
By John Grace Contributing Columnist The U.S. presidential election is undoubtedly the most watched event in the world. Before we get to the subject at […]