The Southern Truth: Buyer Beware of Andrew’s Auto Repair
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief All I can say is “Buyer Beware” of Andrews Auto Repair located at 1346 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302. Why? Because from my experience, he doesn’t care. After having tried with my dollars to support and to spend my hard-earned dimes, this man, Wayne, the owner of Andrew Auto Repair,…
Read MoreA Nation in Transition: The Future of American Leadership
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The Enduring Spirit of Independence Here we are after Independence Day, and we are still here. Yes, we are, and we have so much to be thankful for. We are to be grateful in times like these, for our nation’s resilience and the unwavering spirit of…
Read MoreINSIDE INGLEWOOD: City of Inglewood Hosts Historic 2024 State of the City Address at Intuit Dome
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Inglewood, CA – On June 28th, the City of Inglewood celebrated a historic milestone with its 2024 State of the City Address, held at the newly constructed Intuit Dome. The event marked the first-ever held at this state-of-the-art venue, soon to be officially opened in August with a grand performance by…
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Read MoreBuilding on a Legacy: Ensuring Inclusion for Black Businesses in Upcoming Global Events
By Sarah R. Harris, President and CEO of the Black Business Association The upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2028 present Los Angeles with remarkable opportunities. These events are not only a celebration of athletic prowess but also a unique chance to drive economic growth, foster cultural pride,…
Read MoreJuneteenth is more than a holiday. It’s a call to action
By Dr. Randy Lancaster Short, minister, author and reparations advocate From MSNBC.com Although it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American communities since the late 1860s. But until President Joe Biden signed it into law, the holiday was not widely known to most Americans, who either had…
Read MoreShelby County Clerk, Wanda Halbert, Ouster Case Dismissed by Judge
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief While following up on a previous Southern Truth article about something fishy going on in the case of the petitioner’s attempt to oust Wanda Halbert, Shelby County Clerk, well I am here to report today on Wednesday, June 19, Juneteenth, a celebration of jubilee, that since that article…
Read MoreCalifornia Hosts Symposium to Connect Small Businesses With Billions of Dollars in Contracts
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Despite the state’s looming budget deficit, Toks Omishakin, California Secretary of Transportation, shared some upbeat news during the first-ever Small Business Symposium held virtually on June 5. Omishakin said the “sun is shining on us” referring to small business owners and the commitment of the state and…
Read MoreThreatening Maxine Waters Earns Texas Man 33 Months In Prison
Brian Michael Gaherty made four phone calls to the offices of Congresswoman Waters, threatening to kill her. He also threatened two other congresswomen of color. By Hillel Aron LOS ANGELES (CN) — A 62-year-old man living in Houston was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison, on Monday, for making racist and threatening phone calls…
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