Amy Sherald Comes Home: “American Sublime” Opens at the High Museum
On May 15, the High Museum of Art opens “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” a mid-career retrospective featuring more than 35…
Local Headlines
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
The following is a partial list of Vote Centers and Ballot…
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Transform Your Finances With A 30-Day Savings Challenge
A 30-day savings challenge is the perfect way to kick-start your savings journey and gain vital money-saving skills
California State Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Weber Pierson’s Early Math Screening Bill
SB 1067 aims to ensure young students receive early math screening and support so learning gaps can be identified and…
Ultra-Processed Foods Driving Rising Rates of Illness Across the U.S.
Researchers said evidence linking ultra-processed foods to serious health problems continues to grow.
The Ebola Outbreak in Congo Went Unnoticed For Weeks
Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in Congo started weeks ago and say they haven’t identified the source.
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations: Sierra Leone
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of 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.
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
