The Southern Truth
Swalwell Falls, Hilton Rises, and Hicks Holds the Line: A Party at the Crossroads in California
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-ChiefThe Southern Truth It’s a new day in California politics—but it does not feel like a new beginning. It feels like a reckoning. In just a matter of days, we have watched Eric Swalwell go from contender to cautionary tale—bowing out of the governor’s race under the weight of allegations, pressure,…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Swalwell, Scandal, and the Politics of Accountability in California
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief, PACE NEWS Now more than ever, it is time for a change in California government. What we are witnessing today is not just politics as usual—it is a test of integrity, leadership, and the moral compass of those who seek power. The latest headlines surrounding Eric Swalwell and allegations of…
Read MoreA Century of Service Honored: Councilmember Alex Padilla Joins Community for AAA’s 100-Year Celebration in Inglewood’s 2nd District
INSIDE INGLEWOOD | SOUTHERN TRUTH By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen INGLEWOOD, CA — Tomorrow, April 10, 2026, the community of Inglewood will gather to celebrate a milestone that few institutions reach—100 years of service. The Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) will host its centennial celebration at its Inglewood branch, marking a legacy built on trust,…
Read MoreBridging the Gap Is On the Move: A Mardi Gras With Purpose in Coldwater, Mississippi
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief There are moments when you don’t just attend an event—you feel a movement. That is what I encountered on my recent visit to Mississippi, in the quiet yet powerful town of Coldwater, Mississippi, where purpose met celebration at the Bridging the Gap Mardi Gras fundraiser. Hosted at the Old Coldwater…
Read MoreUSC–ABC7 Debate Collapse Echoes Jim Crow-Era Gatekeeping in Modern Politics
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen LOS ANGELES — The cancellation of the ABC7/USC gubernatorial debate was not a breakdown. It was a revelation. A revelation of how power still operates—quietly, structurally, and often under the cover of respectability. We were told the debate would feature candidates selected through “objective criteria,” grounded in polling and fundraising—those so-called…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Jamal Bryant Calls Off the Target Boycott—But Who Speaks for Black Economic Power?
By Dr. Gloria ZuurveenPublisher, PACE NEWS When Rev. Jamal Bryant recently announced that the nationwide boycott of Target would come to an end, he explained that the corporation had addressed several demands raised by organizers. Target, according to the announcement, has nearly fulfilled a previously stated $2 billion commitment to invest in Black-owned businesses, completing…
Read More24.5% Undecided: The Race Is Not Settled — The People Are Still Thinking
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen,Editor-in-Chief There is one number in the latest Governor’s race polling that should quiet the consultants, steady the candidates, and humble party leadership alike: 24.5 percent of voters remain undecided. Nearly one in four likely voters has not chosen a candidate. That is not a minor statistic buried in the…
Read MoreDon’t Get Ready — Stay Ready When the Threat Is Real, Preparedness Is Power
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Recent reports warning of a potential direct threat to California amid rising tensions involving Iran are cause for serious reflection. Whether such threats materialize or not, they serve as a sobering reminder that preparedness is not optional in uncertain times. Emergency preparedness is not panic. It is protection.…
Read MoreSouthern Truth: The Women Who Would Not Look Away — A Mother, an Advocate, an Attorney, and the Lawyer Who Helped Force Justice in the Ed Buck Case
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Publisher, PACE NEWS / Inside Inglewood LOS ANGELES — Nearly a decade after 26-year-old Gemmel Moore was found dead inside the West Hollywood apartment of wealthy Democratic donor Ed Buck, a federal jury has ordered Buck to pay Moore’s mother $2 million in a wrongful death verdict that many say was…
Read MoreFrom Fiscal Collapse to Global Destination
Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Publisher, PACE NEWS / Inside Inglewood INGLEWOOD — In the heat of an election season, it is common for biased political commentary to be used in an attempt to rewrite history. But facts are stubborn things. When James T. Butts Jr. took office in February 2011…
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