Speed Thrills on the Fast Track at Patrick Henry High School
As the youth track and field season nears its conclusion, San Diego’s top young sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and distance runners…
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CalFresh Work or Volunteer Requirements Begin June 1
Affected residents must show they meet work or volunteer requirements when…
Keep readingJune 2nd Primary Election Voting Guide and Ballot Drop Box Locations
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The WSJ Got It Wrong — It’s This Administration Who Has a Jim Crow Fantasy NEEDS
Regarding Shelby v. Holder, the piece also ignored how the decision reduced Black political participation.
Booker T. Harrison
We come together to honor the life and legacy of Booker T. Harrison — a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,…
Dr. Harold K. Brown
Dr. Harold K. Brown, beloved educator, community leader, mentor, veteran, and champion for equity and economic empowerment, passed away on…
Today in Black History: May 28th
2014 – Maya Angelou Passes Away Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author, performer, and civil rights activist best known…
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations: Senegal
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Tunisia and Namibia
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Ghana and Mauritius
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
State News
We Need Money Now: Altadena and Pasadena Fire Survivors Rally at State Capitol for More Rebuilding Support
State Sens. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) joined to support the residents at the Capitol Annex…
Black Caucus Members Join Other Legislative Dems to Push Critical Funding for Distressed Public Hospitals
Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), along with other Democratic lawmakers
California Ballot Returns Lag as Governor’s Race Struggles to Energize Voters
As of May 22, more than 1.82 million ballots had been returned statewide, representing about 7.9% turnout.
The Conversation
Motown Girl Group Martha and the Vandellas Not Only Recorded an Anthem for The Civil Rights Era – they Fought For Fair Pay and Proudly Called Themselves Divas
In 1965, CBS aired Martha and the Vandellas’ music video for their song “Nowhere to Run” set inside a Ford assembly plant.
Astronaut Victor Glover is the Latest in a Long Line of Black American Explorers − Including York, the Enslaved Man Who Played a Key Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Glover’s achievement is worth celebrating. But it’s also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history
