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Thomas Parham One only needs to take a walk through the campus of Cal State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to see the lasting impact that President Thomas Parham has brought to the campus.  Dr. Parham does not hold back when he says he wants and plans for CSUDH to become the leading educational institution for Southern California’s Black, Brown and students of color. He has transformed the campus opening 2 new educational building and new housing facilities on the campus.  He has increased enrollment by over 40% and has made the college a “first choice instead of as a backup 

Rapper Dead After Stabbing at Exposition Park Concert

Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed outside a 12-hour concert at the Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park, according to multiple media reports. Los Angeles officials have not yet confirmed the victim’s identity or death, but one of the rapper’s representatives confirmed the information with Rolling Stone magazine.

Black Is Brilliant: De Beers Showcases Designers

For Mateo, the world-famous and self-taught designer whose collection earned selection by the Smithsonian Museum for featuring and selling at the African American Museum of Art and Culture, participating in the #BlackisBrilliant campaign is all about helping Africans who need it most. “I normally ignore everything, but when kept writing, I said ‘let me respond’ because De Beers is synonymous with diamonds,” Mateo told NNPA Newswire.

A Statement from Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Regarding Arrest in Jackie Avant Murder

“I am relieved to hear that an arrest has been made so quickly and I thank the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles Police for working so quickly.   I hope that all the perpetrators and anyone else who participated in this heinous crime is arrested and brought to justice.

This, unfortunately, does not and will not relieve the pain that Clarence, Nicole, Alex and all who knew Jackie are feeling today.
 
I can only hope as we all do, that this little bit of justice, over time will help ease the pain of losing a wife a mother, and a friend.”-  Danny J Bakewell Sr – Chairman/Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel & close friend of the Avant Family.