West Angeles COGIC Celebrates ‘The Christmas Experience’
December 21, 2023
Free gifts, food, fellowship and fun were open to all at “The Christmas Experience” held in the parking lot of West Angeles Cathedral on Saturday, Dec. 16.
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Santa Claus
The Importance of Black Santa
December 24, 2020
Now more than ever, representation is important and having a Black Santa Claus proves it.
The Forum, Joined by Rep. Maxine Waters, Spreads Holiday Cheer D
January 3, 2020
The Forum made the holiday season even brighter for 100 Inglewood-area families at a festive toy giveaway organized by the Black Women’s Forum and joined by Rep. Maxine Waters.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Has A Long Legacy of Black Santas!
December 19, 2019
Seeing a Black Santa at the local mall has become tradition.
A Christmas Story—What Does Christmas Mean to You?
December 20, 2018
This season takes on different meanings depending on who you ask…
The 52nd Annual Watts Christmas Parade Decks the Holidays for Local Residents
December 20, 2018
In front of the Watts Labor Community Action Center, parade goers witnessed beautifully decorated sleighs driving down S. Central Avenue with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself
Santa Isn’t Real, But You Still Get Presents
December 19, 2018
Before you call me Santa’s grumpy elf, I am writing to adults who no longer believe in Santa. Or at least, they shouldn’t. As adults, we know that Santa isn’t real, but for our small children and grandchildren, we keep Santa as part of the family tradition because it’s fun playing along with the game. Thanks to the magic of TV Christmas specials, and holiday advertising–children all around the world believe in the man who knows if they’ve been naughty or nice. Whether the child has been naughty or nice, we, as parents, still deliver that special present they requested from Santa on their long Christmas lists. On
The Lions Roar Into Union Station with Reggae Celebration at Season’s Third Cocoa Concert
December 11, 2018
Free Cocoa Bar, Christmas Craft Corner, Kids’ Zone and Santa Selfies Highlight Holiday Happenings
Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
November 19, 2018
For movies opening Thanksgiving 2018:
Kam’s Kapsules Weekly Previews: That Make Choosing a Film Fun
November 2, 2018
For movies opening November 9, 2018.
NBC Cancels Megyn Kelly’s Show After Blackface Controversy
October 29, 2018
Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News Channel personality who made a rocky transition to softer news at NBC, was fired from her morning show Friday after triggering a furor by suggesting it was OK for White people to wear blackface at Halloween.
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Santa at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Editorial Cartoons by David G. Brown
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David G. Brown is an award winning artist, educator and publisher …