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Your Community, Your Voice
Written by Congresswoman Karen Bass 16 June 2011
Two weeks ago Saturday marked the launch of the 33rd Congressional Council, and a standing room only crowd of over 400 people showed up to Wilton Place Elementary to take part in this moment. All leaders ... read more >>
Written by Congresswoman Karen Bass 16 June 2011
Two weeks ago Saturday marked the launch of the 33rd Congressional Council, and a standing room only crowd of over 400 people showed up to Wilton Place Elementary to take part in this moment. All leaders ... read more >>
OSCAR GRANT TRIAL A GROSS TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 16 June 2011
Last weekend family members and supporters of Oscar Grant III met at the Southern California Library in South Central Los Angeles to protest the release of his killer, ex-Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 16 June 2011
Last weekend family members and supporters of Oscar Grant III met at the Southern California Library in South Central Los Angeles to protest the release of his killer, ex-Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ... read more >>
Does the West/Obama Controversy Constitute Blacks Airing Dirty Laundry?
Written by Eric L. Wattree Sr. (Columnist) 10 June 2011
There are some in the Black community who feel that the controversy ignited after Dr. Cornel West slandered President Obama is counterproductive. Dr. West of Princeton University accused President Obama ... read more >>
Written by Eric L. Wattree Sr. (Columnist) 10 June 2011
There are some in the Black community who feel that the controversy ignited after Dr. Cornel West slandered President Obama is counterproductive. Dr. West of Princeton University accused President Obama ... read more >>
Is Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Playing Politics
Written by Tony Wafford 10 June 2011
...While People are Dying Last week in the LA Times, I read that Los Angeles County was shaking up its sexually transmitted diseases program. What the story didn't say was that the Director of the County ... read more >>
Written by Tony Wafford 10 June 2011
...While People are Dying Last week in the LA Times, I read that Los Angeles County was shaking up its sexually transmitted diseases program. What the story didn't say was that the Director of the County ... read more >>
Life Virtually Virtual:
Written by Christine Brooks Martin 10 June 2011
But Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing I am processing major transition right now. A couple of weeks ago my beloved pastor passed away and I miss him. I know he is resting in the bosom of the Lord joining ... read more >>
Written by Christine Brooks Martin 10 June 2011
But Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing I am processing major transition right now. A couple of weeks ago my beloved pastor passed away and I miss him. I know he is resting in the bosom of the Lord joining ... read more >>
Criticizing Obama and the Established Order:
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 10 June 2011
Complexity, Compromise and ConsequencesIf there is one lesson to be lifted and learned from the storm of enraged and relentless attacks on the motive, commitment and character of Professor Cornel West, ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 10 June 2011
Complexity, Compromise and ConsequencesIf there is one lesson to be lifted and learned from the storm of enraged and relentless attacks on the motive, commitment and character of Professor Cornel West, ... read more >>
"For every college girl"
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 09 June 2011
Dear Ms. Jackson StateHello college girl, I enjoyed watching the expressions of your mother and father, cherishing a once in a life time moment. I saw the corners of their lips point to the ceiling (they ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 09 June 2011
Dear Ms. Jackson StateHello college girl, I enjoyed watching the expressions of your mother and father, cherishing a once in a life time moment. I saw the corners of their lips point to the ceiling (they ... read more >>
The Oprah Effect: Do You Have It Within You Too?
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 09 June 2011
Oprah has left the building--at least the one where The Oprah Winfrey Show was taped. And we're all aware she's moved on to bigger (and knowing Oprah probably mo' better) things. As a matter of fact I ... read more >>
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 09 June 2011
Oprah has left the building--at least the one where The Oprah Winfrey Show was taped. And we're all aware she's moved on to bigger (and knowing Oprah probably mo' better) things. As a matter of fact I ... read more >>
Dating & Generosity
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 09 June 2011
Dating is all about reading the signs and signals.It's like breaking a code these days because there is so much propaganda about dating, relationships and men's behavior.The biggest portion of the code ... read more >>
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 09 June 2011
Dating is all about reading the signs and signals.It's like breaking a code these days because there is so much propaganda about dating, relationships and men's behavior.The biggest portion of the code ... read more >>
It's time to end dismally failed 'war on drugs'
Written by Rev. Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 09 June 2011
How do you end America's longest war that is an abject failure? No, not Afghanistan. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the day Richard Nixon launched the "War on Drugs." And now, four decades later, ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 09 June 2011
How do you end America's longest war that is an abject failure? No, not Afghanistan. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the day Richard Nixon launched the "War on Drugs." And now, four decades later, ... read more >>
BLACK MEDIA IN THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 09 June 2011
The Black press has, and should, play a significant role in the Black community. And, Blacks being disproportionately affected by the economic meltdown makes the Black press all the more important. The ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 09 June 2011
The Black press has, and should, play a significant role in the Black community. And, Blacks being disproportionately affected by the economic meltdown makes the Black press all the more important. The ... read more >>
A Hopeful Visit to Iraq, Return to Reality in Congress
Written by U.S. Rep. Karen Bass 03 June 2011
Washington, DC – It was a powerful, moving journey to Iraq that I took last week. As a new member of Congress I felt it was critical to see the country and our involvement there firsthand. But it was ... read more >>
Written by U.S. Rep. Karen Bass 03 June 2011
Washington, DC – It was a powerful, moving journey to Iraq that I took last week. As a new member of Congress I felt it was critical to see the country and our involvement there firsthand. But it was ... read more >>
History Hostages
Written by Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Columnist 03 June 2011
History belongs to she who holds the pen. When the lion is writing, he ate. When the prey is writing (but she didn’t survive) she was eaten but also offered a valiant fight. We celebrate our holidays ... read more >>
Written by Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Columnist 03 June 2011
History belongs to she who holds the pen. When the lion is writing, he ate. When the prey is writing (but she didn’t survive) she was eaten but also offered a valiant fight. We celebrate our holidays ... read more >>
The Supervisor Speaks...
Written by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas 03 June 2011
Supervisor Mark Ridley-ThomasOne week ago today, the Metro Board threw the Crenshaw community a curveball. After quickly deciding it could not afford to put the future Crenshaw-to-LAX light rail line underground ... read more >>
Written by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas 03 June 2011
Supervisor Mark Ridley-ThomasOne week ago today, the Metro Board threw the Crenshaw community a curveball. After quickly deciding it could not afford to put the future Crenshaw-to-LAX light rail line underground ... read more >>
Your Take: Threat to Blacks in the Public Sector
Written by Lee Saunders 03 June 2011
Lee Saunders Radical conservative politicians want to slash city, county and state jobs -- and undercut the economic security of African-American families, says this union official.When I was growing ... read more >>
Written by Lee Saunders 03 June 2011
Lee Saunders Radical conservative politicians want to slash city, county and state jobs -- and undercut the economic security of African-American families, says this union official.When I was growing ... read more >>
We Look Like Idiots Sometimes....
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 26 May 2011
Wellington's RoadGonna make this simple and quick...it's time to dress like we got some sense! Fellas, stop with the pants around your knees, showing all your bidness to e'rybody. I don't want to see yo ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 26 May 2011
Wellington's RoadGonna make this simple and quick...it's time to dress like we got some sense! Fellas, stop with the pants around your knees, showing all your bidness to e'rybody. I don't want to see yo ... read more >>
Love Letter #3
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 26 May 2011
(For every woman who needs confidence)Hello Future Love,Earlier today while I was running errands, I passed you at the local mall. I was so engrossed in getting to my destination that I did not notice ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 26 May 2011
(For every woman who needs confidence)Hello Future Love,Earlier today while I was running errands, I passed you at the local mall. I was so engrossed in getting to my destination that I did not notice ... read more >>
The putting gratification
Written by Jeorald Pitts/Lil Tone 26 May 2011
These days we want everything in an instant. We live in an instant world, instant coffee, instant potatoes, instant mail, money, drive throughs and instant lottery to instant Millionaires. The internal ... read more >>
Written by Jeorald Pitts/Lil Tone 26 May 2011
These days we want everything in an instant. We live in an instant world, instant coffee, instant potatoes, instant mail, money, drive throughs and instant lottery to instant Millionaires. The internal ... read more >>
IT'S WHAT YOU WATCH, NOT HOW MUCH, THAT MATTERS
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 26 May 2011
"What you do in the dark will always come out in the light." Remember when your grandma used to tell you that? And you hoped like the dickens that she didn't know what she was talking about. But well, ... read more >>
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 26 May 2011
"What you do in the dark will always come out in the light." Remember when your grandma used to tell you that? And you hoped like the dickens that she didn't know what she was talking about. But well, ... read more >>
African Liberation Day:
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Harriet Tubman at the Crossroads, Menelik at AduaThis African Liberation Day, we are, as ever, at a critical time of turning and testing and we are again standing at the crossroads of history with Harriet ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Maulana Karenga (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Harriet Tubman at the Crossroads, Menelik at AduaThis African Liberation Day, we are, as ever, at a critical time of turning and testing and we are again standing at the crossroads of history with Harriet ... read more >>
Blacks Souled Out, Part 2
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Negro Souls For SaleAt the center of every people is something that is, for them, innately funky.And when they fail to hold on to that something, then they fail to protect their Soul.America is such a ... read more >>
Written by Darryl James (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Negro Souls For SaleAt the center of every people is something that is, for them, innately funky.And when they fail to hold on to that something, then they fail to protect their Soul.America is such a ... read more >>
Will banks be held accountable for fraud and misbehavior?
Written by Rev. Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 26 May 2011
It isn't clear what is worse: the housing crisis that keeps deepening or the reports of pervasive banking fraud that keep getting exposed. With the banks facing billions in potential damages, perhaps some ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Jesse Jackson (Columnist) 26 May 2011
It isn't clear what is worse: the housing crisis that keeps deepening or the reports of pervasive banking fraud that keep getting exposed. With the banks facing billions in potential damages, perhaps some ... read more >>
ACCOUNTABILITY IS VITAL BUT CANNOT BE ASSUMED
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Accountability has become a buzz word, especially for those in leadership positions. Today's column examines some implications of the disconnect between the rhetoric of accountability and actual accountability ... read more >>
Written by Larry Aubry (Columnist) 26 May 2011
Accountability has become a buzz word, especially for those in leadership positions. Today's column examines some implications of the disconnect between the rhetoric of accountability and actual accountability ... read more >>
Who's Your Friend?
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 20 May 2011
Wellington's RoadWhat are your criteria for a friend? What's your definition of a friend? What does friendship mean to you. I've had a few people give their definitions of what a friend is and I've agreed ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 20 May 2011
Wellington's RoadWhat are your criteria for a friend? What's your definition of a friend? What does friendship mean to you. I've had a few people give their definitions of what a friend is and I've agreed ... read more >>
Love Letter #2
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 20 May 2011
(For every woman who needs peace)Hello Bahati, When I heard your voice for the first time, while passing you in the bread aisle at the grocery store, it was a moment of déjà vu, yet I had never met you. ... read more >>
Written by Alfonzo Tucker (Columnist) 20 May 2011
(For every woman who needs peace)Hello Bahati, When I heard your voice for the first time, while passing you in the bread aisle at the grocery store, it was a moment of déjà vu, yet I had never met you. ... read more >>
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