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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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Happy 93rd Birthday to Bette Braxton!
Bette Braxton marks her 93rd birthday.
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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 …
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USC’s Charlotta Bass Day Honors Black Journalism with Philonise Floyd and Lee Merritt
Charlotta Bass’s legacy lives on at USC, where the Bass Lab’s annual celebration continues to champion Black journalism and social …
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Month-Long Celebration Features Author Talks, Workshops, Arts and Crafts, and More
L.A. County Library will hold a month of engaging programming for African American and Black History Month throughout February.
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Monique Woolley Foundation Unites Suicide Survivors and Advocates
Founded by Amour Delus, the foundation is a heartfelt tribute to her daughter, Monique "Mo" Woolley, a vibrant soul whose …
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Black Caucus and Black Chamber Host Black History Event Recognizing Businesses
In celebration of Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) …
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Altadena Woman Reported Missing in Eaton Fire
Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Sheriff Department ALTADENA (CNS) - The Los Angeles County Sheriffs' Department's Missing Persons Unit …
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Mayor Bass Highlights Resources Available For Workers, Small Businesses & Families Impacted by L.A. Wildfires at Newly Opened Centers
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today visited one of the City’s four new Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Centers, which …
National News
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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 …
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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, …
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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, …
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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
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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 …
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Ron Dhanifu: A Lore Supreme
A 53-year veteran of the airwaves, Ron Dhanifu, on-air talent at KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM, shares a lifetime of jazz …
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Afro-Latino Colman Domingo Receives Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Colman Domingo, the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor, was honored with the prestigious Montecito Award at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara …
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Amber Ruffin to Host 16th Annual AAFCA Awards
Emmy and Tony-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin will host the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 19, 2025, at the Regent …
Sports
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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
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Black History in Altadena has been Erased, and I’m on a Mission to Sift Through the Embers and Ashes to Reclaim It
As we gather to celebrate Black History Month, let us remember that Black history is also American history and world …
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Slay Ur Dragon Continued
Have you identified your “dragon?” Let’s assume that your dragon is fear. This puts you in a broad category shared …
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No, They Can’t Take That Away from Me
Each day when I rise and open my eyes, I am amazed by all the rollbacks the current administration continues …
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Lucille Clifton: Whole and Holy in the Season of Herself
Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 - February 13, 2010) came to the African American Cultural Center (Us), a central and …
Religion
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The Church Without Walls: ‘A Place to Belong’
The Row LA – The Church Without Walls has served the Skid Row community for 18 years.
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The New Earth Christian Church Marks Black History Month with Gospel Musical
The New Earth Christian Church will observe Black History Month by hosting a gospel musical on Sunday, Feb. 16, at …
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CME Women’s Missionary Council Executive Board Convenes in Long Beach
The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Women’s Missionary Council will host its Executive Board 2025 meeting through Feb. 14, at the …
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Covenant Connection Churches Raise Over $50,000 for L.A. Fire Victims
The Covenant Connection Churches of Southern California, under the leadership of Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, raised over $50,000 to support …