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Gubernatorial Debate Cancelled After Outcry Over Exclusion of Candidates of Color
A planned gubernatorial debate hosted by USC and KABC-TV was canceled following public backlash over the exclusion of four candidates of color, raising concerns about representation and fairness in…
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Jamal Bryant Ends Target Boycott Campaign — Not Everyone Is Ready to Move On
After a year of economic pressure and national attention, Pastor Jamal Bryant says the boycott against Target has reached…
From Protest to Power: Jesse Jackson’s Enduring Impact on American Politics
America awoke to profound loss on February 17 with the passing of Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary preacher,…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
America is mourning the loss of a towering giant of history and conscience following the death of Jesse Jackson,…
Homegoing Fit for a Champion: Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Life of Pastor Lawrence Champion Blake
More than 3,000 faith leaders, family members, civic officials and churchgoers filled the West Angeles Cathedral on a gray…
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California’s Voting Rights Showdown: High-Stakes Battle Over Voter ID Heads to Ballot
California is on the verge of another high-stakes political showdown—this time over who gets to vote and how. After last year’s battle over Proposition 50, a new and potentially far-reaching voter ID measure is gaining momentum, setting up a fierce debate over election security and voter access. Republican organizers have announced they have gathered 1.3 million signatures to place a…
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Killing of Unhoused Man Raises Concerns About Growing Tensions in L.A. Neighborhoods
LOS ANGELES — The killing of an unhoused man by a neighbor allegedly angered by nearby encampments is raising new concerns among community leaders about how frustration over homelessness is playing out on the ground in Los Angeles. Prosecutors say the 23-year-old suspect carried out an unprovoked attack, targeting a man living near his home — a case that…
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Black America Already in a Recession, Urban League CEO Warns
As economists raise alarms about a potential national recession following the loss of 92,000 jobs in February and a rise in unemployment to its highest level in years, Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, says Black America is already experiencing the effects of an economic downturn. In a sharply worded assessment, Morial points…
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Tax Season’s Silent Scam: The Tax Preparer Who Doesn’t Sign Your Return(Why the IRS is Cracking Down on Ghost Tax Preparers)
Brenda S. opened the letter from the IRS and froze. Her 2024 tax return was missing. Panic set in. She had hired a tax preparer the previous year, someone who seemed organized and trustworthy, and she had assumed her 2023 and 2024 taxes were filed without a hitch. Yet here was a notice telling her otherwise. Confused, she called…
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Longtime “Apollo” Co-Host KiKi Shepard Dies at 74
KiKi Shepard, the beloved longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo and a dedicated advocate for sickle cell awareness, has died at 74 after suffering a massive heart attack, her family and The KIS Foundation, Inc. announced. For 15 years, Shepard brought grace, style, and warmth to the iconic show, earning recognition as its “Apollo Queen of Fashion.” Beyond…
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