By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist This week, as we celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s remember his focus on building […]
Tag: Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Aunjanue Ellis portrays civil rights trailblazer Fannie Lou Hamer in short film
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Long before Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, or Kamala Harris became vice president of […]
This Week in Black History
January 10, 1957 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and 60 other black activists organize the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a direct action organization aimed at […]
‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again
South L.A. activists ‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again say Ridley-Thomas’ suspension leaves them unrepresented By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Activists in the 10th […]
City Council votes to ban flavored tobacco products
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council voted June 16 to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance to […]
The Jackie Robinson everyone forgets
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist April 18 will be the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first appearance in the uniform of […]
Black elected officials oppose Newsom recall
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom may be in a fight for his political life as a recall effort led by […]
Governor ‘stole’ Harris’ Senate seat, activists say
Appointment of Alex Padilla draws wrath of South L.A. community leaders Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Black activists are accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom […]
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza back on market
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Downtown Crenshaw announced this week that the sale of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza to New York real […]
Edo Hewitt needs our support as he faces surgery
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer I did not realize it, but I have written this blog for several years now. I have covered […]