By Julianne Malveaux Guest Columnist Critical race theory asserts that racism is woven into the very fabric of our nation’s institutions. This is not new […]
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No celebrating Juneteenth holiday
By Julianne Malveaux Guest Columnist High props go to 94-year-old Opal Lee, the Texas woman determined to make Juneteenth a national holiday. Thanks to her […]
Los Angeles gears up for Juneteenth celebrations
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — While Congress was in the process of passing a bill that would make Juneteenth, the celebration that […]
This Week in Black History
February 29, 1940 Los Angeles actress-activist Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American to win a coveted Academy Award when she captures Best Supporting Actress […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Daveed Diggs is Frederick Douglass in ‘The Good Lord Bird’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Showtime presents a unique take on American history with the new mini-series “The Good Lord Bird” premiering Oct. 4 at […]
Actor Chadwick Boseman mourned by colleagues, fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hollywood and the Black community are mourning the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, the charismatic star of “Black Panther” […]
John Lewis, A Founding Father Of American Democracy
When John Lewis left us July 17, editorials and columns paid tribute to his leadership, his courage, his moral example. The praise was well deserved. […]
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 […]