By Odest Riley Jr. Guest Columnist Brunches, late lunches, game nights and passport stamps have been the reality for many of us the last three […]
Category: Opinion
Is Damien Goodmon misleading the community
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Community activist Damien Goodmon, founder and executive director of the Crenshaw Subway Coalition, is being accused of misleading […]
Mall sale sparks diverse community considerations
By Tisha Greene Guest Columnist The announcement of the pending sale of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall to LIVWRK Development earlier last month was met […]
Voter suppression is socially unjust and a civic indignity
By Jesse Jackson Sr. Guest Columnist In this critical election, Americans are busting all records for early voting and voting by mail. Yet, more than […]
Elect officials who will commit to stopping police killings
By Ben Jealous Guest Columnist Millions of Americans have turned out in big cities and small towns to protest the killings of unarmed civilians — […]
Health care, civil rights and the Supreme Court
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 […]
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. […]