Opinion

Haiti and the Unfinal Fact of Freedom: Its Ongoing Struggle for Life and Liberation – Part 1

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 15, 2025

In celebrating this the 221st anniversary of the world transformative liberation struggle and Revolution of the Haitian People, we understandably and unavoidably focus on and think about Haiti’s ongoing struggle, not only for liberation, but also their continuing efforts for life itself in the midst of the radical imperialist evil imposed on it for daring to puncture the racist and irrational claim of White supremacy in all its original and metastasized versions.

Opinion

“Speak Faith Into Your Life”

Jeanette ParkerJanuary 15, 2025

There was a time when Jesus was told about the Galileans who were massacred (A.D. 26-36) by Pontius Pilate, a cruel and violent man. (Josephus Antiquities 18.55-36). He had repeated conflict with the Jews. On this occasion, he had executed some Galilean rebels while they were in Jerusalem offering sacrifices.

Opinion

I Need to Step on Your Toes to Get to Your Heart?

Wendy GladneyJanuary 15, 2025

Over the years I have listened to my son often share in his presentations that if he must step on your toes to get to your heart, he is willing to do it if it will help you achieve your goals and help you get out of your own way.

Opinion

Unity in the Midst of Ashes

Tony Wafford and Lisa Mitchell  January 15, 2025

I was wondering what to say to you guys after this past week of madness and destruction all over Los Angeles County. So, I turned to my dear friend, Lisa Mitchell, and she said, “As the relentless fires continue to engulf our beloved community, we find ourselves in a crucible of adversity.

Opinion

America’s Ignorance Versus African Intelligence (AI)

Tony R. Wafford, Contributing Opinion WriterJanuary 8, 2025

I can’t tell you just how excited I am about all the wonderful changes I see coming out of our community and how we are getting back to Black.

Opinion

Empowering Minority-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles: A Call to Action

Gene Hale and Brandon Young, Contributing Opinion WritersJanuary 8, 2025

As the City of Los Angeles prepares to host the upcoming Olympics, the lack of participation from minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) in city contracting is a growing concern.

Opinion

Tax Saving Month on Your Primary Home

L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang, Contributing Opinion WriterJanuary 8, 2025

The L.A. County Assessor’s Office office offers a specific property tax savings program to reduce your budget and now it’s easier than ever before to apply.

Dr. Maulana Karenga Opinion

Reclaiming King, Ourselves and Our History: Intensifying Our Righteous and Relentless Struggle

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 8, 2025

This is a necessary revisiting of a critical issue, reclaiming King in the turbulent and taxing context of our time. In the midst of our rightful celebration of the life and legacy of Nana Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is important to note that no honor is more important, no action more essential than reclaiming his life and legacy as our own as a people.

Opinion

DA Hochman, It’s Time to Confront the Double Standard in Justice

Pastor William D. Smart Jr., Contributing Opinion WriterJanuary 7, 2025

Justice is not merely about prosecuting to enhance the prosecutor’s political image; it’s about ensuring fairness for all. One case requiring immediate attention is that of Councilmember Curren Price, a progressive Black leader and tireless advocate for working-class communities.

Opinion

More New Year Wishes and Work: Pursuing and Practicing Peace

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 1, 2025

As we come into the new year and recommit ourselves to practices of good in and for the world, the pursuit and practice of peace is, as ever, at the center of our commitments and concerns. Thus, we wish for the presence and practice of peace in the world, a peace in freedom and with justice and a self-conscious sharing of good and common goods in the world. This article revisits and reaffirms the Kawaida stance on the central importance of turning our wishes for peace into work, our prayers for peace into practice, and our pursuit of peace into

Opinion

What Kind of People Are These?

Tony Wafford January 1, 2025

Do you guys know what Satan did to avoid a government shutdown? They hurt the most vulnerable among us. They orchestrated defunding and major cuts to programs that would help poor and underserved communities, all under the guise of avoiding a government shutdown.

Opinion

Get Ready For Your Miracle!!

Jeanette ParkerJanuary 1, 2025

Yeshua entered and passed through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. There was a man named Zakkai (Aramaic for Zacchaeus). A brief description of Zakkia is given to us, which helps in thinking more about “Who is Zakkia)? We learn that he is of short stature, rich, and chief of tax collectors.

Opinion

Are You Ready for What is Next?

Wendy GladneyJanuary 1, 2025

Over the holidays, I took the time to catch up on a little reading. I always have a stack of books and magazines calling my name to open them up and give them a whirl. One of the magazines I picked up was AARP with actress Michelle Yeoh on the cover and she talked about how she is hungry for what is next in her life.

Opinion

California Cannot Afford to Ignore Its Water Crisis

Earl “Skip” Cooper, Contributing Opinion WriterDecember 26, 2024

Over the past few decades, California has prided itself on being a national leader in setting ambitious environmental goals and policies, from reducing carbon emissions to strengthening recycling and furthering the circular economy. Yet, when it comes to one of the state’s most pressing challenges—water quality and safety—California’s track record is less than successful.

Opinion

The Liberty in Laundry Act Sounds Like a Joke. Sadly It’s Not.

Ben Jealous, Contributing Opinion WriterDecember 26, 2024

The incoming Trump administration is supposedly interested in “efficiency.” It has a whole quasigovernmental department – the Elon Musk- and Vivek Ramaswamy-chaired Department of Government Efficiency – purportedly ready to take aim at government waste. So why are the very same people going to such extremes to make wasting energy one of their highest priorities?