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Being Steadfast and Strong in Life and Struggle: Reflecting the Foundation, Modelling the Mountain 
Dr. Maulana KarengaOpinion

Being Steadfast and Strong in Life and Struggle: Reflecting the Foundation, Modelling the Mountain 

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 25, 2024

In this month of invited meditation, making resolutions and deep reflection about ourselves and the state of things in the world, I turn to the teachings of our honored ancestors, founded especially in our sacred texts, the Husia and the Odu Ifa. And I always find in them a rich, ever ready and invaluable source for constant grounding, and for asking questions and seeking answers to the fundamental issues that confront African peoples and the world.  

Is the World a Better Place Because Dr. King Lived? 
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Is the World a Better Place Because Dr. King Lived? 

Wendy GladneyJanuary 18, 2024

When I was running my event management company, I had the privilege for many years of working on two major celebrations honoring the memory of Dr. King.  First, King Week under the direction of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles (SCLC-GLA); second, the Kingdom Day Parade with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).   

MLK Weekend Brings Many Events to Southern California 
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MLK Weekend Brings Many Events to Southern California 

Staff Report January 18, 2024

The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors, Stonewall Democrats of the Desert, Brothers of the Desert, cross-cultural advocacy groups, intergenerational groups, and others united in a March for Justice on Jan. 15.  L.A. Attorney Areva Martin was among the keynote speakers at the program. 

Blow the Trumpet! – Conquer The World Part 18.  
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Blow the Trumpet! – Conquer The World Part 18.  

Dr. Jeanette ParkerJanuary 18, 2024

Who does not want to “conquer the world” and overcome life’s challenges? Moses had been faithful. He had led the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage, parted the Red Sea, endured the plagues and more. He died. God needed a successor to continue leading and guiding the Israelites through the wilderness and to the “Promised Land.”   

Supporting South Africa’s Holding Israel Accountable: Rightfully Resisting Acts and Justifications of Genocide 
Dr. Maulana KarengaOpinion

Supporting South Africa’s Holding Israel Accountable: Rightfully Resisting Acts and Justifications of Genocide 

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 18, 2024

No one can rationally doubt or reasonably deny the singular, yet interrelated moral, legal, political and historical importance of South Africa’s initiative and case brought to hold Israel accountable for genocide against the people of Gaza, Palestine before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands.  

Kick The Flesh to The Curb! – Conquer The World Series
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Kick The Flesh to The Curb! – Conquer The World Series

Dr. Jeanette ParkerJanuary 11, 2024

As you envelope these readings, consider how things of old affect us in present times. It’s true that we mostly do not celebrate the formalities of “the birthright” and its structure. However, we have heard even today about the priority of the oldest child. But the birthright privileges can be lost. We see that with Esau.  

Haiti at the Center of Our Moral Concern: Ending the Suffering, Achieving Genuine Self-Determination  
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Haiti at the Center of Our Moral Concern: Ending the Suffering, Achieving Genuine Self-Determination  

Dr. Maulana KarengaJanuary 11, 2024

In the midst of our rightful concern and support for the many oppressed and struggling peoples of the world, the people of Haiti must also remain at the center of our moral consideration in ongoing active and effective ways. This is said in full recognition and respect of the numerous sites of severe oppression and even genocidal campaigns against the different and vulnerable peoples of the world. 

The Inseparable Twins: MLK’s Dream and the BBA’s Mission for Economic Justice 
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The Inseparable Twins: MLK’s Dream and the BBA’s Mission for Economic Justice 

Sarah R. Harris January 11, 2024

As we approach the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15, 2024, a date that holds special significance as it coincides with the iconic leader’s actual birthday, it is crucial that we reflect not only on his dream for racial justice but also on his profound understanding of the inseparable link between racial and economic injustice in America. Dr. King once declared, “The inseparable twin of racial injustice in America is economic injustice,” a metaphor that resonates even more profoundly in our current times. 

Price Receives Overwhelming Support from Community Amid Questionable Charges
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Price Receives Overwhelming Support from Community Amid Questionable Charges

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 11, 2024

In an extraordinary demonstration of solidarity, over 100 clergy members, South Central community leaders and stakeholders rallied around L.A. City Councilman Curren Price, showering him with love and unwavering support as he entered an innocent plea at LA Superior Court on Jan. 8.