The 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was the first presidential debate to be televised nationally. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that the debates get good television ratings and are entertaining but they rarely make a difference in elections.
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: When will Democrats take action on reparations?
Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, speaks at a press conference Feb. 21 announcing the 2024 Reparations legislative priority bills surrounded by other caucus members. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson asks when will reparations talks end and legislative action begin.
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STREET BEAT: ‘Is diversity in our elected officials important?’
Ricardo Villar Inglewood “Yes, because that’s how the community is. The community is not just one-sided, one color, one gender. It’s important that we’re all […]
As champion of the people, Harris reignites hope for the future
By Kerry Mitchell Brown Guest Columnist Witnessing Kamala Harris accept the Democratic nomination for president of the United States in person Aug. 22 was truly […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Will the cost of living cause you to leave California?’
Deirdra McAlpin Los Angeles “I can’t say that it would never cause me to leave the state, … but I would say no, because my […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Republican attacks on Harris began before her candidacy
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appears on the stage of the Democratic National Convention Aug. 22 with her husband, Doug Emhoff, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson says that Harris must fend off attacks by the Republicans throughout the campaign.
Black women have the capacity to make great leaders
By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist As president and owner of OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank, for more than 20 years, I have […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Harris faces two powerful opponents: gender and race
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist In October 2020, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris faced off in a debate against then Vice President Mike […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What grade would you give the U.S. government?’
Billie J. Green Los Angeles “C. It was the government who took all the business to China because they did not want to pay American […]
ON THE MONEY: Preparation beats prediction in endowment investments
While the extensive list of 401(k) options may seem daunting, it’s important to remember that you have the power to choose.