Reform L.A. Jails Coalition Makes History and Turns in Over 246K Signatures
August 2, 2018
Community-driven ballot measure aimed at L.A. Sheriff Deputy misconduct and prioritizing alternatives to jail for vulnerable populations
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Jasmyne Cannick
L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrate South L.A. Gay Pride
June 14, 2018
The event was attended by hundreds of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender South L.A. residents
City Offers Relocation Assistance to South LA Tenants Facing Homelessness After Room-For-Rent Scam
April 12, 2018
Tenants Call on City Attorney Mike Feuer to Prosecute Rent Scammer
15 Past and Modern Day Female Activists of Our Time
March 1, 2018
Since the beginning of its inception, women have dedicated their lives to shaping and transforming America into the country we see today. This week, we kick-off the celebration of Women’s History Month by paying homage to a few women of color, who have rallied for change both locally and nationally.
The Michael Baisden Show Adds Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist Dominique DiPrima As Co-Host
January 11, 2018
The Michael Baisden Show Adds Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist Dominique DiPrima As Co-Host
NAN Confirms Ronald Eskew aka “Najee Ali” was dumped for abusing his wife
December 28, 2017
Ronald Eskew (AKA Najee Ali) has spent the past two weeks trying to minimize and spin his dismissal from National Action Network. He has attacked his friend and loyal supporter, the Reverend K.W. Tulloss, both in publicly and in private, while trying to deflect blame for his own malicious actions and demons.
Black Inspirations of 2017
December 28, 2017
These Black men and women, through their passions, gave the community inspiration in 2017.
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke Leads Survivors’ March and Rally in Hollywood
November 16, 2017
Black women and other women of color represent at rally about sexual abuse and harassment.
Black Woman, Who is the Original Creator of the #MeToo Campaign, Tarana Burke, to Lead Survivors’ March In Hollywood
November 9, 2017
The #MeToo Survivors’ March will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave
Local Leaders, Activists Call for Radio Host’s Termination
November 2, 2017
The call for radio host Bill Handel’s resignation for calling Congresswoman Frederica Wilson a whore has gained momentum across the nation, and local black leaders and activists have joined the campaign.
Defending gang killings against Dylann Roof comparison
December 23, 2016
I am morally opposed to the death penalty—even for crimes as vile as self-avowed white supremacist Dylann Roof’s. That said, if Roof’s crimes merit punishment by death then so should similar crimes committed by gang members. When I took to social media with this I was hit with dozens of comments from mostly African-Americans justifying how Roof’s plotting and planning to kill as many Blacks as he could didn’t warrant comparison to the same actions by your garden-variety gang member. But why is that?
Black Journalist Sues Los Angeles Police Chief For False Arrest
December 8, 2016
Jasmyne Cannick believes that the L.A. Police Chief purposely allowed her to be unlawfully arrested and detained due to his displeasure about her articles criticizing his leadership
Chase Bank officially opens in the City of Compton
November 26, 2015
Showing that the city of Compton is still on the move, Mayor Aja Brown and city officials celebrated the grand opening of a 2,060-square-foot full-service Chase Bank in the Hub City. Councilmembers Janna Zurita (1st District) and Emma Sharif (4th District) joined Mayor Brown in helping Compton Renaissance Plaza developers Danny Bakewell Sr. and Lonnie R. Bunkley in cutting the ribbon. “The opening of Chase in Compton is part of a broader vision for Compton residents,” explained Mayor Brown. “We want to see our residents not only have access to banking where they live but to build a stronger financial
City Dismisses Case Against Freelance Journalist
November 25, 2015
With a trial date set for December 15, today representatives from Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer’s office moved to dismiss misdemeanor criminal charges against freelance journalist Jasmyne Cannick. Cannick, 38, was charged with three counts of resisting a police officer resulting from being arrested on November 26, 2014 during what the Los Angeles Police Department referred to as the Ferguson protests.