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Local News

50501 Movement Stages Protest Demonstration at L.A. City Hall
Hundreds of Angelenos chanted in unison, “Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go,” in front of the …

Family of Artists Aims to Rebound After Losing Home in Eaton Fire
Altadena artists Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders lost a family home in the Eaton Fire. They’d just relocated back to …

Resident Emphasizes ‘Altadena is NOT for sale’
Jewel Theus lost her home in Altadena in the Eaton fire.

Chase Bank Altadena Branch Reopens
The Chase Branch located at 2333 N. Lake Avenue in Altadena re-opened on February 10, 2025.

Bank of America Opens Mobile Financial Center in Altadena
The Altadena mobile unit operates like a full-service branch with indoor tellers and 24/7 ATM. (Courtesy …

Lendistry Receives L.A. Area Chamber’s 2025 Corporate Leadership Award
Lendistry received the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Corporate Leadership Award at the organization's Inaugural Reception on Feb. …

Crenshaw Dairy Mart Hosts ‘Free the Land! Free The People!’ Exhibition Closing Party
Crenshaw Dairy Mart hosted the “Free the Land! Free The People!” Farmers Market & Exhibition Closing Party on Saturday, Feb. …

Carl Ballton, Notable Philanthropist and Community Leader, Passes Away
The recent passing of Deacon Carl Ballton has deeply touched the greater Los Angeles community. A well-known philanthropist and civic …

Black Uniform’: A Documentary Honoring the Legacy of Our Unsung Heroes
The film “Black Uniform” features the voices of 12 African American veterans, men and women alike, who share their earnest …

Happy 93rd Birthday to Bette Braxton!
Bette Braxton marks her 93rd birthday.

Post and Beam Honored at Annual Legislative Business Brunch
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan invited Post & Beam owners, Roni, and John Cleveland to the Annual Legislative Business Brunch to receive …
National News

Kamala Harris to Receive Chairman’s Award at 56th NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will receive the Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, airing live on February …

Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
A sign with a "Black Owned Business" message is displayed in the window of a shop, …

Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ Gains Momentum
Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, speaks during the March on Washington, …

Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from …
Entertainment

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is #1 at the Box Office
Marvel’s highly anticipated new film, “Captain American: Brave New World” debuted as the number one film at the box office …

‘Furlough’s Paradise’ at the Geffen: A Bold Story of Freedom, Grief & Radical Imagination
"At its heart, 'Furlough’s Paradise' is about witnessing,” Kajese-Bolden said. “It’s about seeing someone fully and allowing them to be …

Brandon Micheal Hall on Brotherhood, Survival, and the Power of Live Theater
"Two Black men in a room doesn't mean that This is, you know, this is how it's going to go …

Hip Hop Star A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Firing Handgun
Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty Tuesday, Feb. 18, of firing a handgun at a former friend on a …
Sports

USC Dismantles Top-Ranked UCLA
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins contributed 38 points, 11 rebounds, and eight blocks to help give UCLA their first loss of …

Marcus Allen: A Legendary Career Defined by Excellence
Few running backs in NFL history have left as profound a mark on the game as Marcus Allen. A player …

Duke Makes Documentary on First Black Athlete
Professors from the Duke Center for Documentary Studies are working on a film about Claudius (C.B.) Claiborne, the first Black …

Honda Battle of the Bands Thrills at SoFi
The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) started off Black History Month the right way as six HBCUs filled SoFi …
Opinion

Fear’s Knockout Punch!
Fear vs. Faith: Fear can be bold and convincing. If commas and periods are not put in place over fear, …

How Do We Practice Loving the Unlovable?
I remember as a child growing up in church, we were taught the importance of loving others and loving your …

Remembering History, Memphis, LA and Us: The Dignity and Demands of Work and Workers
The theme for this Black History Month is “African Americans and Labor” and it immediately raises and requires remembrance and …

Healing in the Soil: Honoring Black History and a Cleaner Future for California
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I …
Religion

More Than a Sermon: Reverend Victor Cyrus-Franklin Leads By Faith in Action
Reverend Victor Cyrus-Franklin, lead pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, embodies putting faith into action.

A Powerful Music: Dr. Diane White-Clayton and the UCLA African American Music Ensemble
The UCLA African American Music Ensemble will perform its winter concert of gospel, hymns, and spirituals on Sunday, March 2 …

Faith Community Mourns Passing of Monique N. Redmon
Monique Nicole Redmon, a dedicated child of God and active member of Bethel AME Church, has gone home to be …

The Church Without Walls: ‘A Place to Belong’
The Row LA – The Church Without Walls has served the Skid Row community for 18 years.