A Message to the Masses
January 30, 2025
All those that want to get rid of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), we will start by getting rid of you. Let’s start by not doing business with those who don’t want to support us.
Breaking News
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Opinion
Stop Jumping on the Bandwagon
January 30, 2025
Are you truly invested in what you support, or are you just going along for the ride?
“Slay the Dragon!”
January 29, 2025
Yes, your miracle is on its way! Think only “miracle.” See only “miracle.” It may come in a short time or a very long time. Who is sacrificing for you to receive this miracle? Don’t give in. Don’t give up! If you want something from the Lord — something supernatural, something only the Almighty can perform — there is preparation required before it comes. You might ask, “What do I have to do?” Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord, your God, and your Savior. Be focused on what you are asking from the Lord. The Scriptures tell us not to
Restoring Hope
January 29, 2025
When people are going through tough times and we want to help them feel better and restore hope, what do we do? How can we best serve them when they have lost everything?
“In Critical Conversation with Nanas Martin and Malcolm: Mapping Our Way Forward in Treacherous Times” – Part 1
January 29, 2025
Certainly, no one can honestly doubt, accurately deny or innocently dismiss the fact that we are living in treacherous and trying times. When we speak of treacherous times, we are talking of risky and unreliable times, times that are unstable, unpredictable and unworthy of trust even at the most essential levels of social expectations. And when we talk of trying times, we are speaking of times that will test to the limit our moral courage and commitment, our will to struggle for the good even after calculating the costs, and our radical refusal to be defeated.
Haiti and the Unfinal Fact of Freedom: Its Ongoing Struggle for Life and Liberation – Part 1
January 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.
“Speak Faith Into Your Life”
January 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.
I Need to Step on Your Toes to Get to Your Heart?
January 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.
Unity in the Midst of Ashes
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.
America’s Ignorance Versus African Intelligence (AI)
January 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.
Empowering Minority-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles: A Call to Action
January 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.
Tax Saving Month on Your Primary Home
January 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.
Reclaiming King, Ourselves and Our History: Intensifying Our Righteous and Relentless Struggle
January 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.
DA Hochman, It’s Time to Confront the Double Standard in Justice
January 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.
More New Year Wishes and Work: Pursuing and Practicing Peace
January 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