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 […]
Category: Opinion News
STREET BEAT: ‘Should students be returning to campuses?’
Honesty and Promise Los Angeles “I think kids should be back in school so they can learn and be smart. I wish that people could […]
NAJEE’S NOTES: Abdullah’s endorsement raises a few eyebrows
By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Controversy continues to circle Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. A statement released earlier this week by Melina Abdullah, co-founder of […]
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. […]
Presidential debates will not matter much
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The Donald Trump-Joe Biden presidential debates will be good theater but not much more. I say […]
A city that never stops fighting for justice
By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist Breonna Taylor deserved better. So did Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. So did George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, […]
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 […]
‘Should President Trump select the next Supreme Court justice?’
STREET BEAT Bruce Williams. Los Angeles “Not this close to the election, no. They’re always talking about how they’re representing the people, so they need […]
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 […]