To Stop the “Poverty Pimps” We Should Have Listened to Former Mayor Richard Riordan and Journalist Jill Stewart Long Ago
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief If we would have only listened to former Mayor Richard Riordan a long time ago when he warned us, the Black community, about the “poverty pimps” who he said were “sucking up money that does not trickle down to the poor.” He did not name them himself. No,…
Read MoreColonel Vaughan Witten, Ph.D. Says, “Learned Helplessness is the Poison Pill Threat To Black America”
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief It was enlightening to read and to soak up the critical analysis of Black America today in a book by Colonel Vaughan Witten, Ph.D. Colonel Witten has a distinguished list of credentials that we will get to later but for now, Colonel Witten says that if the Black community doesn’t get…
Read MoreInglewood Growing Economically and Responsibly Under Mayor Butts’ Leadership
INSIDE INGLEWOOD By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief “We are growing our economic base exponentially, but we are also managing that growth responsibly.” Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts I love it! Mayor James T. Butts has 50 year history with Inglewood. A Black man who is not afraid to dare for greatness for his 92% Black and…
Read MoreToo Many Black Homeless People to Be a Priority for Mayor Bass
. The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES – Recently Mayor Karen Bass along with Councilman Tim McOsker announced Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative was underway in Harbor City. On the same day the announcement came to my email in the form of a press release after the fact, I was out on the street in Los Angeles…
Read More“The Art of the Story: Our Stories Told On Screen, In Print and Through Museums” Panel Presentation Highlighted at Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Induction Ceremony Luncheon
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief All I can say is “Wow!” It was an amazing event held at the fabulous Proud Bird restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20. I was at the Beverly Hills West (BHW) (CA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated ‘s Induction Ceremony Luncheon and Program where Zna…
Read MoreDEBBIE ALLEN TO PAY TRIBUTE TO CLASS OF 2023 FILM DIRECTOR’S AT THE 30th ANNUAL “SISTA’S ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE”, WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON TO HOST, NEEMA BARNETTE, DIANNE HOUSTON, NUMA PERRIER ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTERS
Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual “Sista’s Are Doin’ It For Themselves” Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm, at the Director’s Guild of America. Phenomenal actress, philanthropist, educator, and advocate, Wendy Raquel Robinson, will serve as the host. “Debbie Allen…
Read MoreDr. Gloria Zuurveen To Speak On Panel at the Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of the Links Incorporated May 20th Induction Luncheon and Program
Art of the Story: Our Stories Told On Screen, In Print, and Through Museums! Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Founder & CEO and Publisher, PACE NEWS, a Los Angeles County and City legally adjudicated newspaper of general circulation since 1995, will join a panel of distinguished guests during the Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of the Links…
Read MoreDebbie Allen & Wendy Raquel Robinson Special Guest & Host for Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves
Lennox Math Science Technology Academy To Hold a Fast, Fashion & Furious Show of Custom Made Garments Designed by Students
Professor Priscy Ratcliff, (Photo above Center) Advisory Club Member & Fashion Instructor, at Lennox Math Science Technology Academy (TMSTA), invites the public out to her Charter School’s Fashion Show on Friday, May 19th from 4:00-5:15pm at LMSTA located at 11036 Hawthorne Blvd. Inglewood Ca 90304(off the 105FWY & Hawthorne Blvd). The Fashion Show is titled:…
Read MoreExhibit Honoring Slain Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers to Open on Permanent View at the Eudora Welty House & Garden
On June 1, 2023, the Eudora Welty House & Garden (EWHG) will unveil a new permanent exhibit honoring slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers in response to the sixtieth anniversary of his assassination on June 12, 1963, outside his Jackson, Mississippi, home. Immediately after the news broke in Jackson, renowned Mississippi author Eudora Welty wrote “Where Is the Voice Coming…
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