The Southern Truth
Mayor Bass Meets With Clergy at Dulan’s on Crenshaw Ahead of Election
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Romans 13:1-7 reminds believers that “there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” Whether one agrees or disagrees politically, the scripture speaks to the seriousness of leadership and the responsibility carried by those placed in positions of authority. That spirit framed the…
Read MoreCalifornia Cannot Afford Another Insurance Failure — Steven Bradford Is the Leader Ready to Fix It
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief There comes a time in California politics when experience must rise above slogans, and results must speak louder than campaign promises. The Southern Truth is that California is standing in one of those moments right now when it comes to insurance, claims, wildfire recovery, and the future protection of homeowners…
Read MoreSpencer Pratt Is Why Mayor Karen Bass Needs a Second Chance
Vote Early The Southern Truth By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Lord knows I hope my readers — predominantly Black and all others who for more than 31 years have heard my words — understand this moment clearly. Too often we are told not to rally behind someone simply because they “look like us.” But when it…
Read MoreChef Marilyn’s: The Soul of Los Angeles and a Multimillion-Dollar Legacy Worth Saving
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES — From the heart of Crenshaw, Chef Marilyn extends her deepest gratitude to the community that has stood beside her during one of the most challenging seasons of her life and business journey. For nearly four decades, Chef Marilyn’s has been far more than a soul food restaurant. It…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Bass Sets the Debate Stage on Blast — Experience Silences the Noise
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief After watching the NBC4/Telemundo 52 debate, one thing became undeniably clear: Karen Bass did not just show up—she showed out. Vice President Kamala Harris’s endorsement powered Mayor Bass into Wednesday night’s debate—and she didn’t just show up, she proved that power with purpose speaks louder than rhetoric. This was not…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Kamala Harris Endorsement Powers Karen Bass’s Bid for a Second Term
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief When a figure of the stature of Kamala Harris steps forward to endorse a sitting mayor, it is never just symbolic. It is a signal. A message. A line drawn in the political sand that says—this leadership matters, this moment matters, and this city cannot afford to turn back. That…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: What Was Won-And What Is Now At Risk
An Urgent Reckoning in the Wake of the Court By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The fight for voting equality was one of the most brutal and defining struggles of the civil rights movement. Before the passage of federal protections, Black Americans were fired from their jobs, driven from their homes, beaten, and even killed simply…
Read MoreAuntie Maxine Takes the Stage as New Frontier Marks 66 Years of Power
Congresswoman Maxine Waters to Deliver Keynote Address on “Standing Up for Democracy” The Southern Truth By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES, CA — In a time when democracy is tested and voices must rise with clarity and conviction, the New Frontier Democratic Club is standing firm—celebrating 66 years of unwavering commitment to political empowerment,…
Read MoreTrial by Media: Has David Burke Already Been Judged Without a Jury?
Discovery Delayed, Narrative Delivered: A Dangerous Imbalance in the Pursuit of JusticeThe Southern Truth By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, PACE NEWS / INSIDE INGLEWOOD In the midst of a case that has gripped headlines and stirred emotions across the country, another truth emerges—one not shouted from podiums, but spoken quietly through the voice of a family…
Read MorePublisher’s Column A Voice for the Hour: Write the Vision, Write the Name
Dear Readers, We are living in a time of wars and rumors of wars. Yet even in the midst of global uncertainty, chaos, and confusion, one truth remains unshaken: God, our Creator, continues to show us the way. It is in our very DNA to rise. There is something placed deep within each of us—a…
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