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Tasia Fortune’s Death in Jackson Remains Unexplained as Police Withhold Records
A 29-year-old Black woman was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant west Jackson home. Nearly a week later, authorities have released no cause
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Poll: One in Four Young Black Men Uncommitted to Voting in 2026
A survey of more than 1,600 registered Black men ages 18–45 in six battleground states finds they overwhelmingly value voting — but a quarter are not yet committed to casting a ballot in the midterms, and no one appears to track what campaigns actually spend to reach them.
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Tasia Fortune’s Death in Jackson Remains Unexplained as Police Withhold Records
A 29-year-old Black woman was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant west Jackson home. Nearly a week later, authorities have released no cause of death, no manner of death, and no incident report.
South Carolina Puts Black Voters in the Driver Seat for 2028
The Democratic Party’s decision to elevate South Carolina as the first 2028 presidential primary provides Black voters with an historic opportunity.
Dodgers Add Cy Young Winner Skubal, But Losing Streak Continues
The good news came at the trade deadline, when the Dodgers landed two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deal with the Detroit Tigers. To acquire one of baseball’s premier left-handed pitchers, Los Angeles sent three highly regarded prospects to Detroit: outfielder Zyhir Hope, ranked No. 25 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list; right-hander River Ryan, ranked No. 68; and right-hander Brady Smith, the Dodgers’ No. 17 prospect before the trade.
Watts’ Own Tyrese Packs Burton Chace Park for Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series
Hours before Grammy-nominated singer and actor Tyrese Gibson took the stage, thousands of concertgoers filled Burton Chace Park for the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series, a free annual program presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.
Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown Awarded the NAACP’s 111th Spingarn Medal at the 117th National Convention
Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, one of America’s most distinguished civil rights leaders, pastors, and advocates for justice, was awarded the 111th NAACP Spingarn Medal, the organization’s highest honor, during the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago on July 22.
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Tasia Fortune’s Death in Jackson Remains Unexplained as Police Withhold Records
A 29-year-old Black woman was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant west Jackson home. Nearly a week later, authorities have released no cause
Poll: One in Four Young Black Men Uncommitted to Voting in 2026
A survey of more than 1,600 registered Black men ages 18–45 in six battleground states finds they overwhelmingly value voting — but a quarter are
The Paperwork Problem Quietly Taking Black Families’ Land
Heirs’ property — land passed down without a will — is the leading cause of involuntary Black land loss, putting an estimated 3.5 million acres
Morris Day & The Time Headlined the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival
The City of Long Beach and Office of Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie presented the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival. The celebration was held
Newsom Reverses on Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit for Teachers in California
California public school teacher Mollie Blustein planned her pregnancy so that her daughter would arrive during summer break. But when the elementary school teacher went
Extreme Heat Bakes L.A. County as 29,000 Unsheltered Angelenos Are Directly Impacted
Officials are urging thousands of unhoused Angelenos to seek refuge in cooling centers and to take advantage of other outreach services amid an extreme heat
Meet Candidates Seeking Office This November in Inglewood
As Inglewood continues its transformative era of growth, economic opportunity, and civic renewal, voters are presented with a slate of progressive, experienced leaders dedicated to
COMMENTARY: If You Don’t Count It, You Don’t Have to Fix It
The Trump administration is not eliminating workplace discrimination. It is eliminating the receipts.