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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Douglass’ Question Still Hasn’t Been Answered
On July 5, 1852, the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Association expected a mild, polite discussion, and praise of the virtues of Independence Day from the leonine […]
PASTOR’S CORNER: George Floyd Was No Willing Martyr
I have never been one to join “causes,” but I have watched with interest and sorrow at the recent news reports of the George Floyd […]
‘How Do You Plan To Celebrate The Fourth Of July?’
STREET BEAT Monique Ruffin Los Angeles “I’m going to be really celebrating what freedom really is and understanding that we’re really changing our world right […]
Stay-At-Home Orders Result In More Domestic Violence Reports
LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus has impacted everyone, some more than others. One issue is clear: advocates for survivors of domestic violence remain concerned about […]
Coalition Wants To Clear The Air Above Southern California
MAKING A DIFFERENCE The mission of the Coalition for Clean Air is to protect public health, improve air quality and prevent climate change. Those are […]
County Task Force Urges Getting People Back To Work
LOS ANGELES — As the number of coronavirus cases continue to spike in Los Angeles County, industry leaders June 30 urged county officials to safely […]
Organization Helps Homeless People Sleeping In Cars
LOS ANGELES — With housing shortages and job losses continuing in Southern California, hundreds of residents are faced with a growing option: to live in […]
Activists Continue To Push For Details On Death Of Teen
COMPTON — Activists continue to put pressure on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to release the autopsy hold on 18-year-old Andres Guardado who was […]
Comedian Goes Public About Personal Encounter With LAPD
LOS ANGELES — Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is the latest celebrity to use his status to further the current #BlackLivesMatter movement by sharing his […]