As immigration enforcement actions intensify across Los Angeles and the nation, the question of solidarity between Black communities and immigrant groups has become a topic […]
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South LA civil rights attorney Carl Douglas reflects on justice at 70
LOS ANGELES — Carl Douglas doesn’t take many days off, but on a recent birthday, he made an exception. As he looked back on more […]
Jenifer Lewis, Doug E. Fresh headline Los Angeles Urban League’s 50th awards celebration
Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, known in many circles as the Mother of Black Hollywood, is among the honorees to be celebrated June 11 as featured […]
Charles Rangel, Harlem’s political icon, remembered for 46 years of service and fight for justice
NEW YORK — Funeral services are pending for Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem and other parts of New York City in Congress for 46 years. […]
Will America ever be a post-racial society? Angelenos share their views on racism and the nation’s future
The question of whether America will ever become a post-racial society continues to spark debate across the nation. Despite decades of progress in civil rights […]
Hundreds gather at state capitol to spotlight surge in hate incidents
SACRAMENTO — The Stop the Hate Program continues to raise awareness about the importance of people uniting to restore respect for each other, embrace the […]
Musical tribute to Ahmaud Arbery premieres at Wallis Theater
LOS ANGELES — On Feb. 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, decided to jog in Satilla Shores, a neighborhood in Glynn County, Georgia. […]
30 years after the riots, South LA nonprofits fight for Black community trust
By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits founded after the civil unrest […]
Thousands march in LA for May Day, demanding workers’ and immigrants’ rights
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of union members, immigrant-rights supporters and others flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles May 1 for the […]
Compton councilwoman mourns death of twin brother
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The unexpected death of acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams sent shockwaves throughout the country this week. His death was […]