Follow King’s focus on building an economic base for Blacks
By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist This week, as we celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s…
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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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…