The Southern Truth
Too 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 MoreThe Southern Truth: CNN & Fox News Cleans House with Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson Same Day, What’s Really Going On?
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen What in the world is going on when you wake up and find that not only is the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson ousted from Fox News but I looked at CNN and “Liberal Lemon”, that’s Don, is gone too? What is really going on? These two have had…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Autocracy, Not Democracy, is On Display at Los Angeles City Hall With the Selection, Not Election, of Heather Hutt
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Lord have mercy on Los Angeles and its leaders. Today it was reported on one of the local news channels that Heather Hutt had been selected by Council President Paul Krekorian, with all members approving accept one, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who was the lone no” vote — citing what she called…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Vigilante Justice In Arkabutla, Mississippi is a Systemic Condition of Hatred from the Heart, Not Guns
By Gloria Zuurveen The vigilante justice in Arkabutla, Mississippi on Friday where a man shot and killed six people is systemic condition of hatred from the heart, not guns. The battle waging in our nation today is much bigger than what the Democrats and Republicans are pushing as their pet agendas and while they perpetually…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Trey Lamar is a threat to our democracy
Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Lumumba needs your help to stop the anti-black, racist, bill HB 1020 that is moving through the Mississippi legislature and if it is passed out of the Senate, it means disaster for the largest Black city in the nation. Yes, state…
Read MorePUBLISHER’S COLUMN: Mayor Bass, What About Black History Month at City Hall? Just Saying.
Hello Readers, This is Black History Month and I am amazed that after so many years of promoting this significant month to recall our heritage and cultural that our very own first Black woman mayor, the honorable Karen Bass, has been somewhat silent when it comes to celebration and/or jubilation that we normally celebrate at…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Something Fishy Is Going On In Mississippi!
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief “But federal prosecutors are keeping quiet about their ongoing probe into the $77 million in welfare funds squandered while Bryant was governor.” Ann Wolfe From the MississippiToday.org Phil Bryant, the former governor of Mississippi, is who the above statement is talking about. Yes, $77 million in…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief On Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed and it will be the official celebration of the late, great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday. There will be parades and parties in his honor given all over the United States of America and the world to call attention…
Read MoreHappy New Year! “Be Ye In 23!”
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief As we head into this brand New Year 2023, I can’t help but to first give God all the Glory for bringing me this far by faith. I am grateful and thankful especially for my daughter, Malika, who brings in the new year every New Year’s Day as she was born…
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