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Power, Loyalty and the Law: What L.A. City Council Member Curren Price’s Trial Means for South Los Angeles
On a recent Sunday morning in South Los Angeles, before the service began and before the choir warmed up, Shep Crawford noticed a familiar figure slip quietly through the side…
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Lawrence Champion Blake, Noted Preacher, Beloved Pastor, Dies at 54
Lawrence Champion Blake, noted preacher, beloved senior pastor of Palm Lane Church of God in Christ, and son of Bishop…
The Race to Decide Which L.A. Pastor Will Lead the Western Baptist State Convention Takes Shape
In what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched leadership contests in Baptist circles, three…
Inglewood Renames Street to Honor Bishop Virgil Patterson Sr.
The City of Inglewood marked the unveiling of Virgil Patterson Sr. Lane, honoring longtime faith leader Bishop Virgil Patterson…
Rev. Jesse Jackson Released from Hospital After Nearly Two Weeks Under Care for Neurological Disorder
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago after a nearly two-week…
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California Insurance Bill Ignites Battle Between Fire Survivors and Big Oil
Survivors of the Los Angeles fires and consumer advocates joined Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) at the State Capitol on Feb. 5 to announce Senate Bill (SB) 982, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act (AIR Act) The legislation aims to tackle California’s growing home insurance affordability crisis. Supporters say SB 982 is critical to improving affordability and…
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Stacey Abrams Issues Call to Action on Democracy and Moral Courage
Speaking to a packed sanctuary at First AME Church for their Annual Founder’s Day Experience “Rise Up!”, Stacey Abrams delivered a sweeping, urgent address that blended personal testimony, political analysis, and a moral call to action, warning that the nation is living through a moment unlike any in recent memory. At the event, hosted by Bishop Francine A. Brookins,…
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Ray J Shares Grave Health Update, Doctors Unsure He’ll Live to See 2027
Ray J has shared a troubling update about his health, saying doctors are uncertain whether he will live to see 2027. The rapper addressed fans directly on social media following a recent hospitalization, stating bluntly, “2027 is definitely a wrap for me.” He attributed his condition to years of heavy drinking and partying, which he says have taken…
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Padilla Sounds Alarm on Escalating Threats to Election Security
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, warned state election officials of growing federal threats to election administration and voter privacy during recent remarks. Padilla sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for filing lawsuits against 24 states, including California, seeking unredacted access to voter rolls that contain voters’ personally…
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“When Race Shapes the Story Before the Verdict”
Last month, after a five days-long preliminary hearing, a judge ruled that the case against Councilmember Curren Price, a Democrat, would move forward. The charges were brought by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, now led by D.A. Nathan Hochman, a former Republican, and prosecuted in court by Deputy D.A. Casey Higgins. That ruling alone should not…
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