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THE L WORD: GENERATION Q’s Afro-Latino’s Jillian Mercado is disabled and so what?

Lapacazo Sandoval, Contributing WriterSeptember 2, 2021

It’s fair to say that Jillian Mercado (born April 30, 1987) is a role model and a hope for thousands of creative artists who are disabled. It’s clear from her accomplishments that she doesn’t take “no” for an answer often. Along with her work as an actress, Mercado is a prominent figure in the fashion world and constantly challenging archaic ideas of beauty. True to her zodiac sign (Taurus), she is keen to fight the lack of representation for people with disabilities in the fashion, entertainment industry, and beyond.

Local Photographer, Haleigh Nickerson Sues Diesel And Terry Richardson For Stealing Her Work

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. – Executive EditorNovember 19, 2020

The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges willful copyright infringement.

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Black Caucus Member Concerned About How Much Ban of Gas-Powered Cars Will Cost Low Income Families

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaOctober 1, 2020

Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D-Sacramento), who is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order issued last week that phases out gasoline-powered vehicles. The directive requires all new passenger vehicles sold in California to have zero-emission engines by the year 2035. 