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Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins’s Bill Would Pause Law Enforcement’s Use of Shock Gloves Pending Study
A bill temporarily prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using electric shock gloves in California is awaiting action by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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How Inglewood’s Homeless Seniors Are Finding Relief Through Housing and Trauma-Informed Care
For some older adults, homelessness comes after decades of low-wage, physically demanding work, while others carry years of trauma that can complicate their path back to stable housing.
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How Inglewood’s Homeless Seniors Are Finding Relief Through Housing and Trauma-Informed Care
For some older adults, homelessness comes after decades of low-wage, physically demanding work, while others carry years of trauma that can complicate their path back to stable housing.
Latest Massacre in Haiti Reveals Cruelty U.S. Deportations
Heavily armed, paramilitary death squad Viv Ansanm on Sunday, Aug. 23, carried out another major massacre in the Kenscoff commune in the hills outside of Port-au-Prince. The death squad attacked survivors of previous violence who were sheltering in a church in one of the villages.
Rams’ Garrett Out for a While
It was recently revealed that defensive end Myles Garrett is set to undergo surgery to correct a nagging knee issue he has dealt with for several months.
Leimert Park Jazz Festival-Chilling with Cool Sounds on a Hot Summer Day
The region has been experiencing a tropical heatwave for the last couple of weeks. You can feel the heat the moment you step outside.
Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity Dollars
A federal judge in July gave digital equity advocates a partial victory against President Donald Trump, stopping his attempt to unilaterally kill a multibillion-dollar grant program Congress created.
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How Inglewood’s Homeless Seniors Are Finding Relief Through Housing and Trauma-Informed Care
For some older adults, homelessness comes after decades of low-wage, physically demanding work, while others carry years of trauma that can complicate their path back
Blacks and Latinos Clash Over LA’s Barrio Run; Mayor Karen Bass Calls for Dialogue Across Racial, Neighborhood Lines
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged Black and Latino Angelenos to resolve their differences constructively after a dispute over a Latino-led running event planned for
It’s Feeling Hot! Hot! Hot! at the 2026 Caribbean Heritage Festival
Caribbean Heritage is celebrated across the globe beginning in June. Some events are held in August and September. Truth be told, Caribbean Heritage is celebrated
Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins’s Bill Would Pause Law Enforcement’s Use of Shock Gloves Pending Study
A bill temporarily prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using electric shock gloves in California is awaiting action by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
COMMENTARY: An Informed Vote Is a Powerful Vote
For African Americans, voting has always represented more than simply choosing a name on a ballot. It is an opportunity to participate in decisions that
COMMENTARY: America’s Reading Crisis Demands More Than Concern. It Demands Action.
New York City’s troubling decline in reading scores, despite one of the most ambitious literacy reform efforts in the nation, is a wake-up call for
Booked and Unbound: The Legacy of Black Women’s Literary Circles
For much of her childhood, Rosalyn Coates endured severe asthma. Confined to limited physical activity, she had to swap galloping with neighborhood kids for a
OP-ED: If AI Is the New Language of Power, Then NAN Wants Black Communities Fluent
We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift of access and opportunity. When new technology emerges, marginalized communities are often told to catch up