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January 20, 2022
Breaking News
- Curren Price Hosts the Return of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival
- Countdown Begins to 2023 Taste of Soul Family Festival
- CUSD, NAF and RTX Open Career-Focused Academies at Centennial High School
- Minority Environmental Justice Orgs Want to Connect to Millions in EPA Funding for California
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Honors Mayor Karen Bass
- Hawkins’ Second-Half Rally Defeats View Park
- Last Living Suspect in Tupac Shakur Shooting Indicted in Las Vegas on Murder Charge
- Senator Diane Feinstein – Dead at 90 – Gov. Newsom Now Must Make Tough Decision
- L.A. Chapter of Links, Inc. Holds 70th Anniversary Cotillion
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Voting Rights Takes Center Stage at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast
January 20, 2022
Voting rights was the central theme at a virtual breakfast the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held on Jan. 12, to celebrate the sacrifices and impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. on American life and politics.
Reclaiming King, Ourselves and Our History: Intensifying Our Righteous and Relentless Struggle
January 20, 2022
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.
Let’s Create an Infrastructure Policy that Builds Two Types of Bridges for a More Inclusive and Stronger Nation
January 20, 2022
Despite all the stresses, division, and crises of the past year, we Americans have the timely opportunity to achieve the togetherness and mutual benefits in the new year that can mark a significant turning point. This opportunity lies within the recently passed $1.2 trillion brick-and-mortar infrastructure bill, which can help build bridges of inclusivity between mainstream construction industry businesses and small and diverse business enterprises, generate multiplicative community benefits, and serve as a replicable national model across many industries.
VP Harris Updates Black Press After Serving First Year as Second-in-Command
January 20, 2022
In 2021, Kamala Harris made history as the first Black, first Asian and first woman to be elected vice president of the United States. After a year in office, she met with the Black press to give an update on her activities that impact African Americans throughout the nation.
Woman Shot, Killed in Compton
January 14, 2022
A woman was shot to death in Compton today. The shooting was reported about 1:55 p.m. in the 1400 block of West 155th Street, near Compton/Woodley Airport, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
2022 LA County Homeless Count Postponed to Feb. 22-24 Due to COVID
January 14, 2022
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced today that its annual homeless count will be postponed one month due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, now taking place Feb. 22-24. The effort, known as the point-in-time count or Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, is essential to understanding how large the region’s homelessness crisis has become. It must be conducted by Continuum of Care providers to receive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. During the three-day count, Los Angeles County will be divided as follows: — the San Gabriel and San Fernando valley counts will take
Metro To Close North Hollywood Bike Share Stations For 6-8 Weeks
January 14, 2022
Metro’s 23 dockless bike-share stations in North Hollywood will temporarily close for six to eight weeks starting Monday as the agency transitions them into 12 stations with docks.
Would Dr. King Still Have The Same Dream?
January 13, 2022
History has provided us with many heroes and sheroes that have fought hard to change the trajectory of how humanity is treated. Recently we lost Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Victory
January 13, 2022
Sometimes we may see “the enemy” as a nation looming as a growing threat. Or we may see “the enemy” as COVID-19, delta, omicron, flurona or those to follow. We see many threats as what’s actually happening now and all around us. Behind all of this is a central cause.
Council President Nury Martinez Launches Equity, Performance Management and Innovation Division, Appoints Malaika Billups to Lead
January 13, 2022
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez launched the new Equity, Performance Management and Innovation Division within the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) office on January 12.
Obama, Biden Honor Sen. Reid as Man ‘Who Got Things Done’
January 13, 2022
Former President Barack Obama paid tribute to the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday as a man “who got things done,” as Democratic leaders spoke of Reid’s impact on some of the most important legislation of the 21st century, from health care to Wall Street reform.
Metro Bus Fares Coming Back in January, Discounted Fares Through July
January 13, 2022
Fare collection resumed today aboard Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses after being suspended as a COVID-19 precaution in March 2020.
Senator Sydney Kamlager officially announces campaign to succeed Karen Bass in Congress
January 12, 2022
In an exclusive announcement to the Los Angeles Sentinel, State Senator SydneyKamlagerconfirmed that she is launching her campaign to succeed Representative Karen Bass in Congress.
California Governor Proposes Tax Cuts, Expanded Health Care
January 12, 2022
With state revenues at an all-time high, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday proposed a budget that would cut taxes while also promising to pay the health care expenses of all of the state’s low-income adults who are living in the country illegally.