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2022 Political Candidates Black Agenda Report Card
Crimes Against Black Humanity Should Be Charged Against Los Angeles City and County Government for the Treatment of its Black People
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief When I read recently on the United Nation’s website what were “crimes against humanity”, I was moved with righteous indignation because thousands of Black men, women, and children, on any given day fits the description of being victims of the atrocities listed as crimes against humanity. According to…
Read MoreBill To Increase Education Funding for Black Students Moves Forward in Assembly
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media With a 7-0 vote, the Assembly Education Committee approved legislation that would require California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify — and provide targeted funding for — the lowest-performing pupil subgroup in the state. That sub-group is Black students. Assemblymembers Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) and Chris Holden…
Read MoreFormer LAPD Chief/LA City Councilmember Bernard Parks’ Statement in Response to the LA Times Article Regarding Rick Caruso’s Role in Denying His 2002 Reappointment at LAPD Chief
Emergency Intervention Plan of Action Seeking Help To Lead the Way for the Homeless Without Hindrances
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Emergency Intervention Plan of Action better known as (E.I.) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization under the leadership of Eddie Flemming, a Lead Consultant and Field Organizer. Flemming along with several of his collaborative partners met recently at the headquarters of PACE NEWS on 54th Street in Los Angeles…
Read MoreCalifornia Black Leaders Celebrate Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Black leaders in California are joining other Americans around the country, celebrating the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she becomes the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson, 51, is replacing her mentor Stephen G. Breyer who announced…
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson’s Record Reflects a Real Detriment to Black Americans
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief “But let justice run down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Amos 5:24 Amos cried out in his day with the words above. He spoke out against the injustice in the land. Today, like Amos, I too, cry out to say, “Hate the evil and love…
Read MoreCalifornia Black Clergy, Political Leaders Condemn Racism in Ukraine
By Tanu Henry |California Black Media “There were many persons of color living in the Ukraine, enjoying, working and going to school. The Russian invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, made a major change,” read a letter the Rev. Steven Shepard, pastor of St. Paul African Methodist Church in San Bernardino, shared with parishioners and…
Read MoreCouncilwoman Jan Perry Declares Candidacy for Congress Joins Race to Represent Congressional District 37
Los Angeles, Calif. Former Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, recently declared her candidacy for the United States Congress to fill the seat vacated by Representative Karen Bass. The newly drawn 37th Congressional District includes a large portion of Perry’s former Council District. “I am running because all we see in Congress is gridlock and inaction…
Read MoreToo Close for Comfort, Judge Blocks Wesson for Council
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Local media outlets like the Los Angeles Sentinel gave front page coverage to the news that the City Council unanimously approved a motion by the Council President Nury Martinez for Herb Wesson appointment as the interim councilmember for the 10th District on Tuesday; however, on Thursday the action was blocked…
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