By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book on civil rights. He has […]
Tag: Black Lives Matter
Cornel West calls for new generation of social activism
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — There was no Black Lives Matter movement in 1992 and many of the organization’s followers today were […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Fact and fiction about violent crime
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The instant the FBI released figures in July 2021 that showed a quantum leap in the number of homicides […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: What’s behind attacks on critical race theory
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist They are at it again. It is the continuing shrill attack by the Republican Party and the right-wing echo […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Fear isn’t the answer to recent crime surge
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The horrific murder of Jacqueline Avant, the wave of smash and grab thefts and the spike in homicides paint […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Spike Lee is in a New York state of mind
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Spike Lee is back as producer and director of a four-part docu-series essaying a subject close to his heart. In […]
Activists want police chief fired over fireworks explosion
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and several people who phoned in to the Los Angeles Police Commission meeting July 20 […]
Black Lives Matter co-founder leaves organization
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter co-founder and chief executive Patrisse Cullors has announced she is stepping away from the […]
Resident says Black Lives Matter is more than a lawn sign
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The news reports were disturbing to Michelle Weiner. First it was Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old Florida teen. […]
BLM co-founder reportedly under fire
Organization’s leader allegedly has bought four homes worth about $3.2 million By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors […]