Vice President Harris’ Fight for Reproductive Freedom
February 21, 2024
It matters deeply that America has a woman as our vice president. That has never been truer than at this moment.
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Mayor Bass Endorses Laura Richardson for 35th Senate District
February 21, 2024
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has endorsed Laura Richardson for the California State Senate, 35th District seat.
Councilwoman Heather Hutt Hosts Women’s Empowerment Event at Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza
February 21, 2024
Councilwoman Heather Hutt opened the doors of the former Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza Macy’s on Feb. 17, for an empowering and impactful afternoon specifically designed for the women of Los Angeles.
McKinnor Introduces Bill to Protect Integrity of Restorative Justice Processes
February 21, 2024
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Restorative Justice, announced on Feb. 15, the introduction of AB 2833, the Restorative Justice Integrity Act, which will safeguard the integrity of Restorative Justice Processes statewide.
Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair’s Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary
February 20, 2024
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the son of a single teenage mom, Harrison knows firsthand the struggles of a family forced to choose between basic necessities. His childhood experiences included nights without heat due to power shut offs.
Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons
February 20, 2024
Prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Emmett Till, Thomas Jefferson, and Sally Hemings were scheduled to attend.
Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership
February 20, 2024
During an interview on Sunday, Feb. 18, Clyburn, 83, expressed his continued disdain for former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” mantra, asserting that the country is already great but needs to ensure accessibility and affordability for all citizens.
David G. Brown Weekly Cartoon
February 15, 2024
Musing on History with Haji Malcolm: The Foundational Field of Critical Study
February 15, 2024
When Nana Haji Malcolm X taught and stressed the foundational importance of the critical study of history, he was responding not only to the ongoing need for historical knowledge in all times and places, but also to the context of his times and the liberational role of history in the unfolding Black Freedom Movement.
The Foundations of Black History Month
February 15, 2024
The first Negro History Week was established on February 7, 1926, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second African American to get a Ph.D. in history after Dr. WEB DuBois earned him in 1895. Woodson said that most history books “overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed the accomplishments of Black people.
Let Freedom Reign
February 15, 2024
A U.S. museum returned Ghana’s looted artifacts after 150 years. Objects from the UCLA Fowler Museum were presented to King Asante Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
February 15, 2024
February is the month we celebrate love and Black History Month. I love Black love. I am of mixed heritage, and I am proud of my entire cultural heritage, but I identify as a Black woman.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Composing the History of our People through Sound
February 15, 2024
Living between classical and American folk music is the Negro spiritual genre. Fathers of this synergy in sound include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the noted contributor incorporated Negro spirituals in composition as he toured around the world at the age of 22.
EMILYs List Hosts L.A. Luncheon Featuring U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler
February 15, 2024
EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, hosted a Los Angeles luncheon on Feb. 9, to feature EMILYs List endorsed candidates and elected officials from around the country.
Landmark Liquor Bank Demolished After License Revoked
February 15, 2024
The Liquor Bank on 3600 West Stocker Street was a community favorite, known as a store for all, offering everything from a wide variety of spirits, to masterful deli sandwiches, and more. The iconic South L.A. store on the corner of Crenshaw and Stocker, lost its liquor license in 2017 and is currently being demolished, as the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to revoke the conditional use it to sell alcohol.