Becerra’s Rise, Political “Fleas,” and the California Governor’s Race
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief As California voters cast ballots in one of the most crowded gubernatorial contests in recent memory, another political storm has landed at the feet of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra — a man who only months ago was struggling to gain traction but now finds himself rising…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Women of Inglewood Rock the House—Five Years Strong
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen | The Southern Truth INGLEWOOD, CA — There are moments when a city doesn’t just host an event—it reveals its spirit. And this year, the women of Inglewood did just that. They didn’t simply attend… they showed up and showed out. The 5th Annual Women Rock Empowerment Summit, hosted by City…
Read MoreThe $2 Billion Fight: Why Inglewood Residents Are Saying “Not This Time, Kroenke”
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen The Southern Truth is that the people of St. Louis learned the hard way what can happen when billionaires and powerful sports interests control the economic future of a city. They trusted the process. They trusted promises. And in the end, they watched the St. Louis Rams pack up and leave…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Becerra, Bianco, Hilton, Mahan, Porter, Steyer, Thurmond and Villaraigosa Cannot Ignore California’s Fire While Pointing to the Smoke in the South
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief With all the attention turned toward the Supreme Court’s actions across the South—where decisions continue to shape voting rights, access, and the fragile framework of equality—it would be easy, almost convenient, to believe that the struggle for justice lives somewhere else. But the truth does not recognize geography, and Southern…
Read MoreMayor Bass Meets With Clergy at Dulan’s on Crenshaw Ahead of Election
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Romans 13:1-7 reminds believers that “there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” Whether one agrees or disagrees politically, the scripture speaks to the seriousness of leadership and the responsibility carried by those placed in positions of authority. That spirit framed the…
Read MoreCalifornia Cannot Afford Another Insurance Failure — Steven Bradford Is the Leader Ready to Fix It
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief There comes a time in California politics when experience must rise above slogans, and results must speak louder than campaign promises. The Southern Truth is that California is standing in one of those moments right now when it comes to insurance, claims, wildfire recovery, and the future protection of homeowners…
Read MoreSpencer Pratt Is Why Mayor Karen Bass Needs a Second Chance
Vote Early The Southern Truth By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Lord knows I hope my readers — predominantly Black and all others who for more than 31 years have heard my words — understand this moment clearly. Too often we are told not to rally behind someone simply because they “look like us.” But when it…
Read MoreChef Marilyn’s: The Soul of Los Angeles and a Multimillion-Dollar Legacy Worth Saving
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — From the heart of Crenshaw, Chef Marilyn extends her deepest gratitude to the community that has stood beside her during one of the most challenging seasons of her life and business journey. For nearly four decades, Chef Marilyn’s has been far more than a soul food restaurant. It…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Bass Sets the Debate Stage on Blast — Experience Silences the Noise
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief After watching the NBC4/Telemundo 52 debate, one thing became undeniably clear: Karen Bass did not just show up—she showed out. Vice President Kamala Harris’s endorsement powered Mayor Bass into Wednesday night’s debate—and she didn’t just show up, she proved that power with purpose speaks louder than rhetoric. This was not…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Kamala Harris Endorsement Powers Karen Bass’s Bid for a Second Term
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief When a figure of the stature of Kamala Harris steps forward to endorse a sitting mayor, it is never just symbolic. It is a signal. A message. A line drawn in the political sand that says—this leadership matters, this moment matters, and this city cannot afford to turn back. That…
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