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Reggie Bush Wins Just Over $21K in Attorneys’ Fees, Costs
Attorney Ben Crump, right, congratulates former USC football player Reggie Bush on his returned Heisman Trophy …
Remains Found in Eaton Fire Zone; Death Toll Rises to 19
Lots sit empty after the homes were destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Wednesday, …
Community Icon Ozie B Gonzaque Passes Away at 100
Watts community advocate Ozie B. Gonzaque passed away on Thursday, July 17, at the age of 100, her family announced. …
In-N-Out Seeks Arbitration of Black Former Employee’s Hair Discrimination Suit
FILE - In this June 8, 2010, file photo, a customer receives an order from the …
Mismanagement of Proposition 47 in 2014 Brought About Proposition 36 in 2024
In a recent guest article, the author wrote “Proposition 36 triggers arrest surge in Black communities.” While this is true, …
Metro Holds State of Agency Address, Looks at Accomplishments and the Future
“We’re doing this for you,” said Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins at the State of the Agency Address, “for every L.A. …
L.A. Region Experiences Decline in Homelessness for Second Consecutive Year
The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to figures released July …
Taylor Thomas Brings Family and Media into Focus Through Paint and Collage
With her arresting paintings and intricate collages, Taylor Thomas captures the emotional weight of family history and the mediated experience …
White Hall Arts Academy is Back with Rock The Block!
White Hall Arts Academy (WHAA) will celebrate their 3rd annual Rock The Block community festival on Sunday, July 27, from …
Support for Families: Summer EBT Now Available in Southern California
The Summer EBT program — also known as SUN Bucks —is now available to eligible families. …
Civic Leaders, Community Members Revisit CROWN Act at Bilbrew Library
The Black Resource Center (BRC) celebrated the sixth anniversary of the CROWN Act on July 3, at A C Bilbrew …
National News
Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark
Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all …
Whitney Houston Items to be Auctioned in August
FILE - Singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with …
Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo’s hacked X account after racist posts
FILE - Elmo of the film "Being Elmo" poses for a portrait in the Fender Music …
California surgical center staff demand to see warrant as ICE agents detain landscaper
In this photo made Thursday, March 6, 2015, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent escorts …
Entertainment
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Actor, Dies at 54 in Costa Rica Drowning
Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental …
Pulitzer-winning novel ‘James’ is up for another major honor
Everett's dramatic retelling of Mark Twain's “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a fiction nominee for the 20th annual Dayton Literary …
Jaylen Thompson: Scoring Syncs and Shaping Soundtracks
Jaylen Thompson is a music supervisor at Full Pursuit Media where he has contributed to soundtracks on future and current …
Whitney Houston Items to be Auctioned in August
FILE - Singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with …
Sports
Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his 21st and final NBA season
Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what's expected to be the point guard's 21st and final NBA season.
Stephen Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour Presented by KPMG Returns for Season Four
Stephen Curry’s groundbreaking UNDERRATED Golf Tour is back for its fourth season in the U.S., once again with the support …
Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark
Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all …
L.A. Galaxy, LAFC Battle to 3-3 Draw
The Los Angeles Galaxy turned up their intensity in the final third and during stoppage time to force a draw …
Podcasts
Opinion
Trump Makes Sport of Team Names!
The NPR headline reads: “Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders' new stadium deal over team name.”
Privilege in Plain Sight: A Cautionary HR Tale
Kristin Cabot, Chief People Officer at tech firm Astronomer, was caught on the jumbotron at a concert, locked in an …
“Complaining Against God!” Part 2
You know people complain. As the saying goes, “People are always complaining about something.” If it’s not going their way—or …
Is It Treasure or Trash?
In my various writings, you often hear me quote things my grandmother used to say when I was a little …
Religion
Reverend Dr. Kenneth W. Wheeler to Talk About Greatest Threat to the Church
"The truth is that our experience as Black people in America has been shaped by terrorism,” said the Rev. Dr. …
Shawnda Stewart: Faith and Financial Health Leads to Brighter Futures
Shawnda Stewart, PhD, has aligned her career as an insurance broker and entrepreneur with her faith.
Dr. Judith Christie McAllister Honored for Trailblazing Leadership in Gospel Music
Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, Grammy-nominated choir director, songwriter, author, and producer, was honored for her remarkable contributions to the ministry …
Faithful Central Bible Church Partners with Cedars-Sinai for 2nd Annual FaithFit
On June 28, Faithful Central Bible Church presented its 2nd annual FaithFit Wellness Health Summit, with Cedars-Sinai as the title …