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Local News
LA Civil Rights Department Honors Second Chance Month with Screening at LA Live
In honor of Second Chance Month, the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) joined …
L.A. Alumnae Deltas and Crenshaw United Methodist Church Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (LAAC) in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host …
Tev’s Kitchen: Jamaican Food Made With Love
If you want to eat at Tev’s Kitchen (1905 West 48th Street, LA 90062), make sure you arrive early because …
Cedars-Sinai, Black Men in White Coats Team Up for Third Annual Youth Summit
More than 1,000 middle school, high school and college students gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for Cedars-Sinai’s third …
Ta’Rhonda Jones Uplifts Love on Screen and Empowers Dreams in Real Life
Her latest project places her right back in the hearts and homes of audiences as the host of Season 2 …
COMTO Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders in Transportation
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) honored the extraordinary accomplishments of women leaders in the transportation industry with a …
Narissa is Building More Than a Brand—She’s Building a Movement
Rapper. Entrepreneur. Visionary. Narissa is redefining what it means to be a boss in both the music and business worlds. …
Maya Griffin Preserves Black Literature with the BAAP Boutique
Los Angeles native Maya Griffin has always lived her life in pursuit of her passion for art and literature. From …
Bryan’s ‘Wakiesha’s Law’ Wants Key Protections for Incarcerated People
Assembly Bill (AB) 1269, also known as Wakiesha's Law, a California bill authored by Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), …
LASAN Celebrates Earth Day 2025 With Free Community Event in Baldwin Hills
Over 40 fun and educational exhibits, games, and prizes await.
Tax Day for L.A. County Moved to Oct. 15
All residents and businesses in Los Angeles County have until Oct. 15 to file their taxes and make tax payments. …
National News
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’
FILE - Al Sharpton speaks during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack's life at The …
Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall
FILE - Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. poses for a portrait in New York on …
African American Mayors Set to Convene in Nation’s Capital for Landmark Conference
Hundreds of city leaders are expected to attend, representing more than 500 African American mayors who serve over 25 million …
Judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump
By MARC LEVY Associated Press FILE - This combination of file photo shows, clockwise from top …
Entertainment
‘Hello America’ Offers Raw Truth, Reckoning, and Conversations That Matter
“Hello America: A Man Laws Inauguration” is returning to the stage for a second leg, this time in North Hollywood, …
Pierre Sims’ Path From Flight Medic to Hollywood Filmmaker
Pierre Sims is a former military flight medic turned actor and filmmaker, channeling global experience into bold, self-made stories on …
DeWanda Wise Leads Geffen Playhouse Production of ‘Furlough’s Paradise’ with Power, Purpose, and Presence
What drew Wise in wasn’t just the story, but the emotional terrain it covered. “I feel like I’ve always had …
‘Highly Favored’ Shines with Michael Colyar, KiKi Shepard, Chico Benymon, and Creator Bentley Kyle Evans
That ability to balance emotional storytelling with moments of joy and levity is part of Evans’ vision. “This show is …
Sports
Cali War Prepared to Fight in 2025
The Cali War women’s tackle football team aims to contend this year. The team has a family atmosphere along with …
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects on Jackie Robinson
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies gathered for a team reflection at …
Student Athlete of the Week: Jaida Floyd
Crenshaw junior Jaida Floyd helped the Cougars girls basketball team battle in a strong Coliseum League. The Cougars finished the …
Lakers Fall 117-95 in First Game of Playoffs
Scoring accuracy and physicality helped the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 in game one of the NBA …
Opinion
It’s Not the Age of an American; It’s America
I was reading that the new Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg plans to back progressive primary challengers against …
Does Rick Caruso Support DEI Programs?
The Trump Administration has launched a full-fledged campaign to Eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs nationwide in academia, employment, contracting, …
The Price of Injustice: Nathan Hochman Must Apply the Law Fairly, NOT Selectively
The facts speak for themselves. And the District Attorney’s failure to justify the patently unfair and disparate treatment speaks volumes.
Black Mothers Deserve Better: Ending the Maternal Health Crisis in Los Angeles and Beyond
There is a Black maternal health crisis in the United States that is a public health and racial justice issue …
Religion
Rare Recordings of L.A. Choirs to Be Part of Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive
“The Saviour Home Record Library,” a 40-album set of Black gospel choirs in 1960s Los Angeles, is being digitized by …
Carlos Simon’s ‘Good News Mass’ Centers Black Sacred Sound and L.A. Talent
: The Los Angeles Philharmonic premiered Carlos Simon’s “Good News Mass” on Thursday, April 18, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. …
Cory Henry Brings Grammy-Winning Gospel Soul to Inglewood for Easter Celebration
On Easter Sunday, April 20, Grammy-winning artist Cory Henry returns to his spiritual roots at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood …
CeCe Winans Ministers on ‘American Idol’s Easter Special’
This Easter Sunday, April 20, 17-time Grammy-winning vocalist and Gospel music icon CeCe Winans is set to minister on "American …