Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Rep. Maxine Waters slams media ‘playing politics’ over wildfires and begs people to uplift Altadena’s Black community
"Don't use up this precious time to do petty politics," Congresswoman Maxine Waters said in an interview with NewsNation's ...
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 ...
A storied Black community fears wildfires will claim its history
Altadena, the Los Angeles suburb leveled by the Eaton Fire, has a thriving Black community that bought homes in the civil ...
A look at Bay Area Black culture from Richmond to the Fillmore district
From the Fillmore’s jazz alley to Richmond’s bustling wartime scene, the Bay Area was the destination for a great wave of ...
'The Jeffersons' at 50: How Norman Lear changed the way Black people were represented on TV
Norman Lear's "The Jeffersons," an "All in the Family" spinoff, was a record-setting Black comedy. But it made important history in other ways.
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
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The Story Of Two LA Wild Fires: Why Black Suffering is Overshadowed By White Celebs?
White celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, James Woods and Sarah Michelle Gellar have lashed out against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass because of the Palisades fire. However, the Black people who were ...
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
Throughout Los Angeles, ash, smoke, wind, and flames are rewriting the landscape and, although less publicized, Black history ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
VP Harris mourns historically Black Altadena amid California fires, condemns insurance disparities and misinformation
Harris lifted up Altadena and called out insurance companies and disinformation amid the devastating wildfires in her home ...
A podcast host shaded Megan Thee Stallion's name. For Black women, this cuts deep. | Opinion
Megan Thee Stallion's name was intentionally mispronounced by Olivia Davis on her Youtube show. For Black women, 'jokes' like ...