Opinion

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Conversations With Our Lord God Part 2 Jehovah’s Ministry

Dr. Jeanette Grattan Parker, Contributing ColumnistSeptember 28, 2023

God (Jehovah) speaks now to Job after hearing the many addresses of Job’s three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar and listening to a new friend, Elihu who speaks on behalf of GOD. “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind. He said, “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? (In other words, you’re saying things and you really don’t have the knowledge to speak on it; therefore you darken counsel and can speak only words; but look at my ministry of what I do and have done). “Now gird up your loins like a man, and I will ask you, and

Jasmyne Cannick Opinion

A Lesson In Adulting: The Kevin de León Conundrum

Jasmyne CannickSeptember 28, 2023

When I was told that Councilmember Kevin de León was involved with the square dedication for Willis O. Tyler, the Black attorney who won the landmark case that made adding racial covenants to block Black people from living in white neighborhoods in California illegal, the irony wasn’t lost on me.

Dr. Maulana Karenga

Us In the Interest of Our People: Centering the Many Seasons of Our Struggle

Dr. Maulana KarengaSeptember 28, 2023

As we of Us close out the month of our reflective commemoration and significant celebration of 58 years and 232 seasons of our culturally grounded and love-driven struggle together with and for our people, it is useful to discuss some of our key concepts and central motivations. Clearly, the name, concept and practice of being Us is central to how we understand and assert ourselves in the world.

Op-Ed Opinion

A New Charter for Justice and Prosperity in Los Angeles

Kieran SmithSeptember 28, 2023

While Los Angeles has a history of making positive advances for social justice we simultaneously have a legacy of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and white supremacist discrimination that still stains our city today.

Opinion WENDY'S WINDOW

Time to Fall Into the Next Season

Wendy GladneySeptember 28, 2023

This past Saturday, we ushered in a new season. We said goodbye to Summer and welcomed the freshness of Fall. Globally, we have experienced so many changes and challenges with the weather that most of us believe there is such a thing as climate change. The erratic weather pattern makes it impossible to judge the seasons primarily on how hot or cold it is.

Op-Ed Opinion

A Ram in the Bush and A Negro in the Cut

Tony WaffordSeptember 28, 2023

I know you’re wondering what I’m talking about. I’m talking about Joseph Abiodun Ladapo. Ladapo is the Surgeon General of Florida and Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis’ handpicked negro.

Opinion

Closure of NICU Services at Centinela Hospital Raises Concerns for Black Maternal Health in South Los Angeles

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor September 28, 2023

In a deeply concerning move, Prime Healthcare’s Centinela Hospital Medical Center announced it would close its Maternal Child Health Services on October 25 this year, leaving the Inglewood community without any Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, or Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU).

Op-Ed Opinion

The Legacy of Tom Bradley, The Mayor of the City of Los Angeles

Earl “Skip” Cooper IISeptember 28, 2023

Mayor Tom Bradley was born December 29, 1917 to Lee and Crennder Bradley in Calbert, Texas.

Opinion

The Art of Living Successfully

Wendy GladneySeptember 21, 2023

There seems to be a system or a way to do everything these days. I have always appreciated lists, systems, and developing an order in which to do things. If we want to be successful and to live successfully, we must be intentional and consistent.

Opinion

The Ethics and Issues of Black Power: Achieving Self-Determination, Self-Respect and Self-Defense

Dr. Maulana KarengaSeptember 21, 2023

In the sacred memory and honor of the awesome martyrdom, lessons and legacy of Nana Haji Malcom X and out of the ashes and still smoldering fires of the Watts Revolt, we of Us stood up and stepped forward to continue and expand the struggle, keep the faith, hold the line and join in rebuilding the Black Freedom Movement in its Black Power phase, defiantly succeeding its Civil Rights Movement phase.

Opinion

Weed and the Black Community: What’s Really Going On?

Tony Wafford September 21, 2023

It was 5:30 am and I was taking my morning walk. As I got to the corner and was waiting for the light to change so I could safely cross the street, a car making a right turn with its windows down, bumping rap music — loud as hell and the smell of weed lit up the whole corner!

Opinion

The Significance of Patriot Week

Earl “Skip” Cooper II September 14, 2023

Patriot Week renews America’s spirit by deepening the appreciation of the First Principles, Founding Fathers and other Patriots, vital documents and speeches, and flags that make America the greatest nation in world history.

Opinion

What Is Really Important

Wendy GladneySeptember 14, 2023

I recently celebrated my sixty-second birthday. I am rather proud to be 62 when so many people do not want to discuss their age. I do not know why we are so hesitant to share our age when it is a badge of honor.

Opinion

California’s lawmakers will soon decide if we really support opportunity for all children

Rev. William Smart, Contributing Opinion WriterSeptember 14, 2023

Most people understand that transportation is critical for helping students succeed in school. After all, in order to succeed in class, you have to get there first.

Opinion

Confronting Diabetes and Lupus During High Temperatures

Sentinel News Service September 14, 2023

July 2023 broke worldwide records as the hottest month ever recorded. Current predictions indicate that the heatwaves will be hotter and longer through the upcoming fall season. Ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations is an urgent matter for the State.