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Long before Nathaniel “Nate” Holden’s influential role in state politics, milestones like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and women's home loan rights were merely aspirations. On May 29, communities congregated at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ...
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The OBSERVER has proudly earned recognition in 12 distinct categories from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, representing a diverse field of over 1,000 publications, including daily, weekly, monthly, and campus outlets. On May 17, the...
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Minding one’s own affairs does not preclude vigilance for one's community. Local entrepreneur Richard B. Nelson passed away on May 21 at the age of 75 after a lifetime dedicated to empowerment and leadership. Born in Texas on December 24, 1949, to Ri...
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Jeffery Benson's black cap and gown, adorned with stoles and cords, symbolize an extraordinary achievement. At 60, he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's in career and technical studies from Sacramento State. On May 16, he donned the regalia...
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TULSA, Okla. — On Sunday, Tulsa's newly appointed mayor unveiled a $100 million private trust aimed at supporting descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through scholarships and housing assistance. Mayor Monroe Nichols, who made history as Oklah...
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Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. Clark has represented Lilburn i...
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The legislation appeared to be doomed, as Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it twice in the last two years, prohibiting California companies from utilizing driverless trucks. Nevertheless, lawmakers revived the proposal, led by the Teamsters union, in hop...
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Southwest Airlines is terminating its long-standing policy of complimentary checked bags, a key feature that distinguished the budget airline from competitors. Effective from flights booked after today, passengers will face a $35 fee for the first ch...
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For eight years, every Wednesday, Black Lives Matter advocates have gathered in Downtown Los Angeles, outside the Police Protective League, denouncing its alleged defense of officers lacking accountability in cases affecting marginalized communities....
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On May 25, marking five years since George Floyd's tragic death, crowds gathered at Target outlets from Georgia to California, kneeling for a poignant 9 minutes and 29 seconds—mirroring the duration ex-officer Derek Chauvin restrained Floyd. These si...
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Sleep frequently appears as a rare treasure amidst the clamor of everyday existence. Balancing responsibilities, anxiety, and excessive screen exposure can make attaining restorative rest quite challenging. According to the CDC, approximately one-thi...
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Upon her arrival in the United States on a student visa for postgraduate studies, Evelyn looked forward to an encouraging academic atmosphere that would foster her interests in research and instruction. Hailing from Venezuela, she now works at a prom...
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Colton George, a nine-year-old resident of Indiana, tragically became critically ill after ingesting tainted lettuce. What began as mild stomach discomfort escalated swiftly, landing him in a hospital where he fought for his life against an E. coli i...
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Imprisoned rap titan Marion “Suge” Knight, known for his tumultuous history with Sean “Diddy” Combs, has publicly encouraged his adversary to testify in his ongoing trial. In a succinct phone conversation with CNN's Laura Coates from his prison cel...
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Oscar Piastri dominated the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, leading from the outset and solidifying his position at the forefront of the drivers’ world championship. While Piastri basked in victory, a dramatic finish unfolded as Max Verstappen and Ge...