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Trump, Meadows, and Giuliani Identified as Unindicted Co-conspirators in Michigan ‘Fake Electors’ Case

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation

While the New York hush money trial involving the twice-impeached and four-times indicted former President Donald Trump took its weekly Wednesday hiatus, Trump, along with his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and attorney Rudy Giuliani, faced new legal challenges. They were named as unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan attorney general’s case against the state’s “fake electors” from the 2020 election, where Trump and his allies allegedly tried to overturn the results of his loss to Joe Biden.

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Becomes City’s First Black Mayor

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Congress, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation
Biden and Harris Fight Back Against House Republicans’ Budget Threatening Health Care

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Health Care, Joe biden, Los Angeles, Valleys, White House, World & Nation
A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, African Americans, Business, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys
Working Group: More Entry-Level Homes Could Help Solve Housing Crisis

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys

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USC’s Caleb Williams is The Top Pick

Apr 30, 2024 | Front Page, Los Angeles, NFL, Sports, Valleys

After weeks of anticipation the Chicago Bears made Caleb Williams the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The USC star has earned his way to the top selection in this years draft with an awesome leadership, a super personality and some pretty good statistics.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books- Celebrating the Written and Spoken Word

Apr 30, 2024 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys
5th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival

Apr 30, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys
Trump, Meadows, and Giuliani Identified as Unindicted Co-conspirators in Michigan ‘Fake Electors’ Case

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation
Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Becomes City’s First Black Mayor

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Congress, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation

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IN MEMORIAM: New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. Dies at 65

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, Obituaries, Valleys

Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at the age of 65, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Obituaries, Politics, State & Local Politics, Statewide, Valleys
Disparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Health, Los Angeles, Valleys
A Child’s First Three Years Hold the Power to Unlock Bright, Strong Futures

Apr 30, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Education K-12, Features, Los Angeles, Valleys
Cinco De Mayo: Five Interesting Facts You Should Know About the Popular Mexican American Holiday

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Latino, Los Angeles, Statewide, Valleys

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Trump, Meadows, and Giuliani Identified as Unindicted Co-conspirators in Michigan ‘Fake Electors’ Case

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Becomes City’s First Black Mayor

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Congress, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation
Biden and Harris Fight Back Against House Republicans’ Budget Threatening Health Care

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Health Care, Joe biden, Los Angeles, Valleys, White House, World & Nation
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Resigns as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Apr 23, 2024 | Bakersfield, World & Nation
Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Becomes City’s First Black Mayor

Apr 23, 2024 | Bakersfield, World & Nation

USC’s Caleb Williams is The Top Pick

Apr 30, 2024 | Front Page, Los Angeles, NFL, Sports, Valleys

Reggie Bush to have Heisman returned

Apr 24, 2024 | Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys
Clippers Open playoffs with a split

Apr 23, 2024 | Los Angeles, NBA, Sports, Valleys
Dodgers get Back to Back wins

Apr 23, 2024 | Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys
Los Angeles Chargers to Hold NFL Draft Across Southern California

Apr 17, 2024 | Los Angeles, Sports, Valleys

5th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival

Apr 30, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys

The global jazz community celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month in various ways during April. International Jazz Day is another noteworthy event.

2024 Jazz Appreciation Month in Historic Leimert Park Village and Beyond

Apr 9, 2024 | Entertainment, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Gallops to No. 1, Making History on Billboard 200 Music Chart

Apr 9, 2024 | Entertainment, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Valleys
Beloved Actor and Activist Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87

Apr 2, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Entertainment, Front Page, Los Angeles, Obituaries, Valleys
Broadway to Pay Tribute to the Late Hinton Battle with Dimmed Lights Ceremony

Mar 5, 2024 | Bakersfield, Entertainment, Obituaries, Valleys

Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge Celebrating 11 Years Strong!

Apr 9, 2024 | Features & Profiles, Food, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys

A joyous and jubilant group gathered at Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge, 3310 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California on a cool, overcast day, Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

Feb 13, 2024 | Bakersfield, Food, Health, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation
FAME Church Annual Giveaway December 16th

Dec 11, 2023 | Featured, Food, Local, Los Angeles
Cultivating Community Through Food

Sep 5, 2023 | Bakersfield, Features, Food, Los Angeles, Valleys
Ray Charles: “A Sound of His Own” Comes to Fixin’s

Mar 14, 2023 | Featured, Black History Month, Business, Food, Los Angeles

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USC’s Caleb Williams is The Top Pick

Apr 30, 2024 | Front Page, Los Angeles, NFL, Sports, Valleys

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books- Celebrating the Written and Spoken Word

Apr 30, 2024 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys

The highly anticipated literary event of the year returned to the campus of the University of Southern California (USC). The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues to get bigger, better, and more popular each year.

5th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival

Apr 30, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys

The global jazz community celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month in various ways during April. International Jazz Day is another noteworthy event.

Trump, Meadows, and Giuliani Identified as Unindicted Co-conspirators in Michigan ‘Fake Electors’ Case

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Valleys, World & Nation

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Becomes City’s First Black Mayor

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Congress, Valleys, Voting, World & Nation

Fort Wayne Councilwoman Sharon Tucker has made history after becoming Indiana’s second-largest city’s new mayor. Tucker becomes Fort Wayne’s first Black mayor and second woman to hold the position. She was selected during a Democratic caucus to replace the late Mayor Tom Henry, who died in March.

Biden and Harris Fight Back Against House Republicans’ Budget Threatening Health Care

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Health Care, Joe biden, Los Angeles, Valleys, White House, World & Nation

Resolute in their stand against the recent budget proposal by House Republicans, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are intensifying their efforts to lower healthcare costs and safeguard crucial provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid, and Medicare. In a Fact Sheet, the White House noted that Biden and Harris underscored the administration’s commitment during a visit to North Carolina, where they outlined a comprehensive strategy to make health care more affordable for all Americans.

A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, African Americans, Business, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys

In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for banning noncompete agreements, which goes into effect 120 days after the rule is officially published in the Federal Register. This decision will undoubtedly have significant impact on both employers and employees alike, but what about black entrepreneurs?

Working Group: More Entry-Level Homes Could Help Solve Housing Crisis

Apr 30, 2024 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, State, Statewide, Valleys

The Community Housing Working Group hosted a briefing on April 23 at Cafeteria 15L in Sacramento. Discussions focused on how the housing crisis in California affects Black and Brown communities and explored ways to provide low-income families and individuals with affordable housing.