The Southern Truth: “My People Need Me” Dick Gregory Words Are So Apropos Today
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief “Dear Momma — Wherever you are, if ever you hear the word “nigger” again, remember they are advertising my book.” Dick Gregory[4] / Reading Nigger recently and reflecting on my own experiences of being born and raised in the South—particularly in Mississippi, not far from the places Dick…
Read MoreCalifornia Respects the Power of Your Vote
By Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. The relevance of this accomplishment deepens as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act next year. This landmark legislation…
Read MoreThe L.A. Chiefs of Snoop Youth Football League Dominate Mexico with a 22-7 Victory in the Inaugural Turkey Bowl at Lynwood High School
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief It was a beautiful morning in Lynwood, and I had the pleasure of joining Inglewood City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson as she cheered on her 10-year-old son, Quentin Thompson, during his football game. But this was no ordinary game. It was the L.A. Chiefs, a team from Snoop…
Read MoreCity of Inglewood Celebrates Largest Holiday Gathering in History with Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting Powered By KIA
Inglewood, CA – The City of Inglewood brought holiday cheer to thousands of residents during its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and inaugural Christmas/Holidays’ Parade on Monday, December 2, 2024. With nearly 6,000 holiday gifts distributed to Inglewood youth ages 17 and under, this event marked the largest holiday celebration in the City’s history. The…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: After all the Media Attention, What’s Happening Now with the Case of Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert?
Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Wanda Halbert. Wow! What’s going on in Memphis, specifically at the Shelby County Clerk’s office? The Southern Truth is asking. What has become of the pressing issue at the Shelby County Clerk’s office that dominated the news cycle, calling for Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s head on a platter?…
Read MoreINSIDE INGLEWOOD:City of Inglewood Kicks Off Christmas Season – Parade on Prairie and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Hosted by the City of Inglewood and the Kia Forum
The City of Inglewood announces its 2024 Christmas Parade, Santa’s Village, and the LARGEST (5,000 average attendance) Tree Lighting Ceremony in the South Bay. Bring the entire family and celebrate this festive occasion to take place on Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 5:15 pm sharp. The parade route starts at the Intuit Dome (Prairie and…
Read MoreBlack Hollywood Education & Resource Center (BHERC) Honors Dr. Gloria Zuurveen for Community Service
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The power of film was on full display recently at the S.E. Manly African American Short Film Festival, held at the Regal Theater in L.A. Live. It was a spectacle to behold—a story that demands to be told. Yes, this is a tale worth sharing, and at…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: “Brother Ray Fauntroy Says “Hold Your Money, Christmas is Coming” for Economic Empowerment
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The Wisdom of Brother Ray Fauntroy One of the timeless messages I’ve often heard from my friend and 2022 Parent Action Coalition for Education (PACE) GLORY Award recipient, Brother Ray Fauntroy, speaks to a profound truth about economic repair in the Black community. In conversation, he frequently repeats the mantra: “Hold…
Read MoreThe Public is Invited to a FREE Screening of “Tolliver’s Barbershop” at Regal L. A. Live Doors Open at 4
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center presents Tolliver’s Barbershop, screening today at the Regal L.A. Live—and it’s free. Yes, you heard that right: free. This is a must-see film about one of our community’s living legends, Mr. Lawrence Tolliver, better known as “TL.” Tolliver’s Barbershop is an…
Read MoreWilliam Allen Young To Host the 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF)
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF) has announced William Allen Young as its host. Though he was raised in South Central L.A. under challenging circumstances, Young did not let that hold him back from achieving remarkable success. Over the years, he has starred alongside Hollywood heavyweights like…
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