Aretha Franklin Reschedules Las Vegas Concert, Due To Exhaustion
August 13, 2015
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin must reschedule her upcoming concert engagement at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas due to exhaustion.
Breaking News
- Smallwood-Cuevas Leads Summit to Create Equitable Access to Good Jobs in Emerging Industries
- Cal State Dominguez Hills Basketball Breaks Records, Makes History
- Recovery and Rebuild Conference Informs with Workshops
- Altadena Rebuilding Conference Focuses on ‘The Hope We Hold’
- First-Ever Report on `Hate Incidents’ Released by LA County
- Finney-Smith, Vincent Hot Shooting Leads Lakers to 104-98 Win Over Rockets
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Gregg Daniels set to star in ‘Jerico,’ a civil rights film with a twist
August 12, 2015
Hollywood can be tough for actors, but Gregg Daniels has successfully survived for more than 35 years. Now, the acclaimed performer will star in the feature, “Jerico,” described as a civil rights film with a twist.
Mother of Ezell Ford Speaks to Black Los Angeles One-Year after LAPD Shooting
August 12, 2015
On Tue. Aug. 11, the one-year anniversary of the LAPD shooting death of her son Ezell Ford, Tritobia Ford appeared on the Front Page with Dominique DiPrima on Radio Free 102.3 FM KJLH.
50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Does your vote really matter?
August 12, 2015
On August 6 1965, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. August 6, 2015 will mark the 50th year anniversary since African American citizens overcame the prevention of the right to vote, and obtained the right to be seen as equal. The Act was signed to create long-lasting change, however questions remain on whether or not people have taken full advantage of what was obtained or whether or not our vote matters.
Jazz Recording Artist NAJEE Releases ‘You, Me, & Forever’
August 12, 2015
Prolific saxophonist and flutist Jerome Najee Rasheed is back atop the jazz charts with his latest musical offering, his 17th studio project, the luxuriant “You Me, & Forever.” Congruent with his music, Najee is a gracious artist who finds time amid recording, touring, and family to share his gift with other musicians.
USC TROJANS BEGIN 2015 FALL FOOTBALL PRACTICES
August 12, 2015
The Men of Troy are back and SC football fans couldn’t be happier. On Saturday, August 8, the Trojans completed its first practice of fall training camp with 105 players participating in drills and light scrimmages at the newly renovated Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones practice field.
Cal State L.A. to screen new Tom Bradley documentary
August 6, 2015
A new documentary that explores the life and legacy of Tom Bradley, who served an unprecedented 20 years as mayor of Los Angeles, will premiere at Cal State L.A. on Monday, August 10.
‘Moving Forward: A New Take on Biblical Teachings’
August 6, 2015
Imagine the concept of a piñata, many people attempt to make contact in hopes of releasing the goodies inside but it only takes that one person with just enough force and precise measurement to be rewarded. Author, Stephanie Ike, has proven with her new book release of Moving Forward that she has the perfect bat capable of revealing just what the modern day followers of Christ need in order to keep pressing. Her precise depiction of the testaments God has set for us is the surprise nuggets we all expect to receive when we step up for that swing at the big piñata called Life.
Hanging on to Hope to Keep Black Men and Boys Alive
August 5, 2015
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the world’s leading peace and justice advocates, has called Bryan Stevenson “America’s Nelson Mandela.”
I am Sandra Bland
August 5, 2015
Sandra Bland is described as an advocate for justice who had embraced her purpose to fight racism. She is described as a sister who knew her rights. She was well-educated, assertive, and a resource for her people. She was dragged out of her car for failing to signal a traffic lane change because Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Encinia chose to abuse his power and violate her rights, because he could.
Voter Suppression Overshadows Voting Rights Act Celebration
August 5, 2015
Thursday, Aug. 6, marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the 1965 Voting Rights Act into law.
Mobilizing for the Oct. 10 ‘Justice or Else’ March in D.C.
August 5, 2015
When The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan issues a sacred clarion call for a national and international mobilization for justice, freedom and equality, millions of people across America and throughout the world respond with responsive enthusiasm and energy.
This Week in Black History (August 6)
August 5, 2015
This week in Black History.
Back to School’s “Three R’s”: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
August 5, 2015
As nearly 50 million students head back to elementary and secondary school, and an additional 21 million students go back to college, Waste Management encourages parents, students and educators to think about ways to make this school year a lesson in sustainability.
‘Nappywood’ Natural Hair and Lifestyle Expo
August 5, 2015
More and more, African-American women are ditching the hair relaxers and accepting their natural hair state.