By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The city began closing some downtown streets to vehicle traffic July 30 in order to promote outdoor […]
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The right to vote is the centerpiece of democracy
By Jesse Jackson Sr., Guest Columnist Aug. 6 is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. If the constitutional amendments passed after the Civil War […]
Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 global tracking map. […]
Councilman calls for making Juneteenth a legal holiday
By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — If City Councilman Curren Price has his way, the city of Los Angeles will celebrate Juneteenth next […]
Community rallies around bookshop before it even opens
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer Asha Grant had a duty to fulfill — it wasn’t anything assigned by a boss or higher-up, but an internal one. When […]
Town hall participants learn how to receive financial help
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With thousands of residents reeling from losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and who are now […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: A strong case for Biden and Bass
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist There is one meeting, among many, I’ve had over the years with U.S. Rep. Karen Bass that always stands out. […]
Groups form partnership to help diversify the music industry
By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy and a leading online civil rights nonprofit are joining forces to promote positive social changes […]
Inglewood students disappointed about virtual learning
By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When the new school year begins in the Inglewood Unified School District Aug. 24, students will be going […]
NAJEE’S NOTES: The Karen Bass that I know
By Najee Ali, Contributing Writer Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will announce his selection for vice president next week and […]