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Vallarta’s Crenshaw Launch Signals New Investment and Growth for South LA

Nichelle Henderson Brings Classroom Experience to Statewide Race for California School Superintendent

Music, Art, and Legacy: Dymally Jazz Festival Elevates Community and Education

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Local News

Nate Holden, Former State Senator and L.A. Councilman, Passes at 95

The Honorable Nate Holden, former California State Senator and Los Angeles City Councilman, has passed away today, May 7, at …

Keeping Black-Owned Publishing Alive – Dr. Rosie Milligan Holds 29th Annual Black Writers On Tour

As the founder of Black Writers on Tour, 80-year-old Dr. Rosie Mulligan remains a passionate advocate for aspiring authors. She …

At State Capitol, Advocates Employ Storytelling, Hard Numbers to Rally Support for Maternity Health Bill

To address California’s maternity health crisis, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) authored Senate Bill (SB) …

Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins Hires Police Chief William ‘Bill’ Scott as New Police Chief and Head of Emergency Services

San Francisco Police Chief and former Los Angeles Deputy Police Chief William “Bill” Scott is coming home. Metro CEO Stephanie …

How Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Could Impact California

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are fighting over whether they should slash Medicaid funding (known as Medi-Cal in …

Celebrate Power of Moms at Mother’s Day Music Festival in South L.A.

Those who wish to attend should save the date for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the vibrant …

Chelsea Jackson: The Power Behind L.A.’s Only Black-Owned Louisiana Fried Chicken

In a city as rich and diverse as Los Angeles, food often serves as more than just sustenance—it’s a symbol …

The DEI Deception: White Women Benefit, Black Americans Blamed

falsely painting it as favoritism for Black Americans. Yet, according to experts and multiple studies, white women have long been …

Padilla Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a strong condemnation of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, calling them …

GRID Summit Inspires Emerging Creatives

Recently, hundreds of students convened at Volume Studios in Inglewood for the seventh annual GRID Summit presented by the Creative …

Wellnest and Ora Café Co-Host Mental Health Awareness Event in Leimert Park

Wellnest, an organization celebrating 100 years of serving Los Angeles with emotional well-being and behavioral health services, collaborates with Ora …

National News

Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson

FILE - Chantemekki Fortson, mother of slain Roger Fortson, a U.S. Air Force senior airman, holds …

Harris’ First Major Speech Since Election Loss is Rousing Call-to-Action

Former Vice-President Kamala Harris delivered her first extensive public remarks since her defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election.

These Four Black Caucus Bills Clash With Key Aspects of Trump Admin Agenda \

Over the last four weeks, California Black Media (CBM) has been examining the 16 bills included in the California Legislative …

Jim Dent, the long hitter and one of the top Black golfers on PGA Tour Champions, dies at age 85

FILE - Jim Dent watches his ball from the 18th tee Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, …

Entertainment

Marvin L. Winans III Lands Breakthrough Role in Netflix’s Black Romance Series

Marvin Lawrence Winans III—affectionately known as Three—steps into a breakthrough role as Jaden Edwards in Netflix’s highly anticipated series “Forever.”

Jamael Dean Channels Lineage and Prayer in a Piano-Led Invocation

For Jamael Dean, prodigy pianist and grandson of legendary jazz drummer Donald Dean, May 2, 2024, was just another gig, …

Mara Brock Akil Celebrates Black Love with “Forever”

Fifty years after legendary author Judy Blume released her progressive, coming-of-age novel “Forever,” writer, producer, and showrunner Mara Brock Akil …