Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is the new council president
During his years as a community organizer in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson saw the devastation…
black people
Harris, in an interview with black journalists, calls Trump's attacks on Haitians “shameful”
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday called former President Trump’s false claim that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are stealing and…
Soul singer Frankie Beverly's healing legacy
When Frankie Beverly, lead singer of the soul band Maze, passed away this week, I thought of the audience listening…
With 'Hollywood Black,' Justin Simien reevaluates the history of cinema
“What is a film noir?” It was a question Justin Simien, who first came to Hollywood’s attention with his first…
Russell Simmons goes on the defensive after Taraji P. Henson's visit
Russell Simmons has been put on the defensive after critics slammed actor Taraji P. Henson for spending time with the…
Opinion: Denigrating Drake and Kamala Harris by calling them “not like us”
On the same day that former President Trump told a national gathering of Black journalists that Vice President Kamala Harris…
Column: Trump uses illegal immigration to try to fool black voters
Donald Trump is, to say the least, coherent, and his interview with reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists…
Black resident sues El Segundo, alleges racial discrimination by police
In a two-month span, Keith Puckett was visited or detained twice by El Segundo police officers. One encounter was a…
Photos: Bill Pickett Rodeo Brings Show to Los Angeles
Being from Kentucky and most of my dad's family being from Houston, I have a strong affinity for black cowboy…
Ryan Garcia charged with vandalism at Beverly Hills hotel
Boxer Ryan Garcia was charged Thursday with vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County District Attorney…