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Local News

Actor Courtney B. Vance Headlines AAHM Event at L.A. Central Library
The Los Angeles Central Library in downtown L.A. hosted a sit-down discussion on Feb. 8 between Emmy and Tony award-winning …

211LA Provides Caring Support to Wildfire Survivors
The devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles County in January have left thousands grappling with the aftermath, searching for …

Molina Healthcare and Partners Support Los Angeles County Residents
As wildfire recovery continues in L.A. County, Molina Healthcare of California and partners have pooled resources to create Eaton Health …

Family of Artists Aim to Rebound After Losing Home in Eaton Fire
Altadena artists Marjani Forte-Saunders and Everett Saunders lost a family home in the Eaton Fire. They’d just relocated back to …

Eaton Fire Destroys Part of Black History for Author and UC Santa Barbara Professor
UC Santa Barbara Black Studies Professor Jeffery C. Stewart and author of “The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke,” …

Auction to Honor Harry Belafonte’s Legacy
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte will be the focus of an auction featuring nearly 400 …

GZBF’s L.A.M.P. Program Mentees Help Altadena Residents After Eaton Wildfire
Thirty-one African American high school students from the L.A.M.P. (Leadership, Achievement, Management, Professional) Mentor Program arrived early at Pasadena Church …

L.A. Leaders Partner with Federal and State Officials to Rebuild and Recover
Presenting a unified front for Los Angeles' recovery, Mayor Karen Bass visited the Palisades today to evaluate the status of …

Air Quality and How it Affects Los Angeles
The Los Angeles fires have been devastating for many families, businesses, healthcare facilities, and important government buildings.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Smithsonian Institution Secretary, Speaks in L.A. on March 14
The Democracy Center, a program of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), will host Lonnie G. Bunch III on March …

Regina Jones Headlines Black History Month Luncheon at Ebell of L.A.
The Ebell of Los Angeles will host a special luncheon with trailblazing media pioneer Regina Jones on Feb. 10 at …
National News

Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ Gains Momentum
Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, speaks during the March on Washington, …

Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from …

JPMorgan Chase and Apple Remain Committed to DEI Programs
Costco, JPMorgan Chase, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Apple continue to view diversity as a cornerstone of their …

Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King Discuss New Book and the Power of Living Legacy
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, prominent advocates for social justice and equality, recently sat down for an …
Entertainment

Prince Leads List of Recording Academy’s 2025 Grammy’s Special Merit Award Recipients
On Sunday, February 2, the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards aired live on CBS and Paramount+. The day before, what did …

From Choreography to Cuisine, Bash Conquers Hollywood
Sebastian “Bash” Johnson, a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, celebrity chef, and creative director, has built a dynamic career spanning from global …

Gregg T. Daniel on Directing ‘Topdog/Underdog’ and Its Reflection on Black Life
"They’re trying to make it, but the system is rigged,” Daniel said. “It’s like playing three-card monte—you think you’re in …

‘Battle of the Bands’ Brings HBCUs to Inglewood
Honda Battle of the Bands continues its illustrious legacy as a celebration of excellence in education, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. For …
Sports

Duke Makes Documentary on First Black Athlete
Professors from the Duke Center for Documentary Studies are working on a film about Claudius (C.B.) Claiborne, the first Black …

Honda Battle of the Bands Thrills at SoFi
The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) started off Black History Month the right way as six HBCUs filled SoFi …

Student Athlete of the Week: Kalani Pearson
Lawndale sophomore Kalani Pearson has helped the girl's basketball team to a 20-8 overall record and a 9-1 Ocean League …

Los Angeles-Area Stars Shine as Philadelphia Eagles Win Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed victory in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at the Caesars Superdome …
Opinion

Slay Ur Dragon Continued
Have you identified your “dragon?” Let’s assume that your dragon is fear. This puts you in a broad category shared …

No, They Can’t Take That Away from Me
Each day when I rise and open my eyes, I am amazed by all the rollbacks the current administration continues …

Lucille Clifton: Whole and Holy in the Season of Herself
Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 - February 13, 2010) came to the African American Cultural Center (Us), a central and …

Equity, Empowerment and Action: Combating STI’s In Our Communities
Let’s talk about something real. In our community, sexual health is about love, respect and trust, not just health. However, …
Religion

Covenant Connection Churches Raise Over $50,000 for L.A. Fire Victims
The Covenant Connection Churches of Southern California, under the leadership of Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, raised over $50,000 to support …

Woodland Hills Community Church Remembers MLK’s Visit, Honors His Memory
On Sunday, Jan. 19, Woodland Hills Community Church (WHCC) held an inspiriting service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin …

Watts of Power Foundation Launches Black Church Tour to Inspire Educational Justice
The Watts of Power Foundation is embarking on a transformative Black Church Tour to reignite the historic role of the …

Holman UMC and McCarty Memorial Observe MLK/Human Relations Day
The congregations of Holman United Methodist Church and McCarty Memorial Christian Church united to observe Martin Luther King, Jr./Human Relations …