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City of Inglewood Rocks a First Class, Inspirational Event at 3rd Empowerment Summit
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief WOW! It was an amazing day in Inglewood as I attended the 3rd Annual Women Rock Empowerment Summit on Saturday, May 4, at the Inglewood Senior Center. If you haven’t visited it yet, you are missing a treat. The women showed up and showed out in their spring attire. The bright…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: FAME Files Bankruptcy, Shocks Community
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES—The recent filing of Chapter 7 bankruptcy by FAME, which stands for First African Methodist Episcopal Church, has sent shockwaves through the community. On May 1, 2024, three non-profit entities associated with FAME found themselves compelled to seek bankruptcy protection – Fame Assistance Corp., Fame Housing Corp., and Fame/Good…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Praise God for Dr. Bill Releford, founder, Releford Foot and Ankle Institute and the Lone Black Sponsor of the 28th Black Writers On Tour
CORRECTION: After publishing this Southern Truth piece on Dr. Releford generosity, it was brought to my attention that the sum of $15,000 was donated by Dr. Releford instead of the $7,500 reported on in the column. Let’s follow in the footsteps of Dr. Releford: Blacks helping Blacks and no holding back. Praise God! The Southern…
Read MoreDr. Rosie Milligan Invites Community To 28th Black Writers On Tour
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Rosie Milligan, Founder, Author, and Activist welcomes the community to the 28th Annual Black Writers On Tour, a vibrant celebration of literacy and the Black community. This annual event, spearheaded by the indomitable Dr. Milligan, aims to uplift Black voices and stories through the power of the written word.…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Google, the New Gestapo in News
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The late great civil rights worker, Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer, famously expressed her frustration with the system of government and its treatment of Black people when she said, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” When I hear a federal government-subsidized media company like Google threaten to exclude…
Read MoreRemembering O.J. Simpson, “The Juice”
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief It was last Friday when news of the passing of Reverend Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray brought a wave of sadness over me. The loss of a stalwart advocate for justice and empowerment within the Black community struck a chord in our collective hearts. However, before the ink could dry on the…
Read MorePACE POLL: Who Should Represent the Senate District 35 Communities? Michelle Chambers or Laura Richardson?
Scroll down to the bottom of our front page to take the PACE POLL! California State Senate elections, 2024 General election General election for California State Senate District 35 Michelle Chambers and Laura Richardson are running in the general election for California State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2024. Information compiled by Dr. Gloria Zuurveen
Read MoreAttorney General Rob Bonta To Keynote Saturday, April 6, at United Against Hate Summit
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief To find out more about Hate Crimes and to prevent them or how to report them, you are invited to United Against Hate Summit that’s coming up on Saturday, April 6, at Fresno City College. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta will be the Keynote Speaker at FCC, 1101…
Read MoreBlack Business Association (BBA) Presents 21st Salute to Black Women Awards
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief In recognition of National Women’s History Month and the 2024 theme: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” the Black Business Association, under the leadership of the organization’s first female President and CEO, Sarah R. Harris, presents the 21st annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire, and Awards…
Read MoreINSIDE INGLEWOOD: StormBurger Is Taking Inglewood By Storm
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-chief INGLEWOOD-Wow! StormBurger is taking Inglewood by storm and the wave of customers are overflowing with cars lined up trying to get into the parking lot on the corner of 64th Street and La Brea Avenue in North Inglewood. They are there daily as this new burger joint, a…
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