By Toter

Lifestyle / News Talk - 1 day ago

Afro City — Where Black Businesses Come Together

Rwanda Ray, Afro City founder (Brian W. Carter/L.A. Sentinel) Contrary to what you may think, the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (BHCP) is very much alive. Inside BHCP, Afro City is a ticket to the Mecca of Los Angeles Black businesses. Rwanda Ray is the founder of Afro City. The native Angeleno was...

by Toter - 1 day ago

Three Officers Injured In Road Incident

On Wednesday, three male police officers were nursing injuries at the hospital after their vehicle veered off the road and down a precipice near Balembouche. According to reports, the officers were on their way to a military funeral in Vieux Fort. The road incident, which occurred at about midday, i...

Community Forum / Forum Talk - 1 day ago

Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division Hosts “15 Years of Progress: Honoring The Matthew Shepard And James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act”

By DOJ NewsPhotos: DOJ\YouTube ScreenshotsThe Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in collaboration with the University of the District of Columbia Law School, hosted an event yesterday commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Several hundred attended...

Lifestyle / News Talk - 1 day ago

Stay Safe from Holiday Scams

Sponsored by JPMorganChase  & The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly. Here are...

Lifestyle / Parenting/ Health - 1 day ago

When Should You See an Asthma Specialist?

Among Americans with severe asthma, a condition that disproportionately affects Blacks, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, research shows. Only 38 percent of severe asthma patients saw an allergist/immunologist or a pulmonologist at least once in the year before or after the...

Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 1 day ago

The repercussions of Donald Trump’s re-election

By A. Scott BoldenFormer Chair of the DC Democratic Party and a NewsNation political contributor“Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.”In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any tru...

by Toter - 1 day ago

Why Culturally Relevant Education Can’t Wait

Now, more than ever, public school educators across the country are going to find it necessary to become trained and prepared to create classrooms and learning experiences that center their student demographics and create safe spaces that honor who they are. This is especially true for those serving...