The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) celebrated its 50th Anniversary with “The Legacy Continues” Black Tie Gala at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre.
On July 27, 26-year-old Gemmel Moore was found dead in the West Hollywood apartment of 63-year-old prominent Democratic political donor Ed Buck. Moore was Black, gay, and worked as an escort.
Prior to the death of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Wakeshia Wilson, and Philando Castile, police brutality had been a heavy topic for Black America, dating back to historical events like the ‘1992 L.A. Uprising,’ the police beating of Rodney King, and the death of LaTasha Harlins.
Congresswoman Karen Bass made her rounds last week, remembering and speaking on the civil unrest that began on Florence and Normandie 25 years ago and imparting lessons that she learned while being involved in the rebuilding process.
On Friday, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Chris Hayes and Rep. Denny Heck to discuss President Trump plans to introduce his revised healthcare plan during the week the budget is slated to expire. Watch the interview below.
Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the 6th Annual Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on March 26. During the event, free health tests and medical screenings were provided for the entire family to address preventative illnesses, which disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics. Medical healthcare partners from Walgreens and more than 50 health organizations provided medical advice and counseling, as well as screenings for hypertension, HIV/AIDS, glucose, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and certain forms of cancer. In addition, participating churches received Certificates of Special Recognition from Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Karen Bass. The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI)
The result of transforming anger into activism is the focus of “Re-Imagine Justice,” a month-long commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the uprising sponsored by the Community Coalition.
Sherri Shepherd was also on hand as she has a son with Autism.
Rep. Karen Bass Discusses California Republican Dead Zones Live on CNN
Roosevelt Tellis hails Saint Andrews Recreation Center as a jewel in his South L.A. community and has been doing all he can to help obtain resources to sustain and enhance it.
The United States has never come to grips with racism nor has it officially acknowledged its history of economic inequality rooted in racism
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
A passport to wellness is promised at the Community Health Fair sponsored by Ward AME Church. The event is set for Sunday, July 31, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the church’s Margaret Murray Fellowship Hall, 1177 West 25th St., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Your Journey to Health Begins Here.” U.S. Representatives Karen Bass and Robin Kelly (D-IL) will be the special guests. According to Pastor John E. Cager III, “This health fair will offer a wide range of free services for children, adults and families. We will also have activities such as Zumba, a farmer’s
Hundreds of South LA residents conferred, debated and strategized about how to improve South LA with their local elected officials at the first annual People Power Convention organized by Community Coalition on Sat. June 25 at Southwest College.
Sentinel Executive Publisher Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. and Congresswoman Karen Bass joined US Senate Candidate Kamala Harris to visit several African American Churches on Sunday June 5th.