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Discover 2026’s Home Improvement Trends for a Stylish Upgrade
Cold, flat interiors are fading fast. The strongest home improvement trends for 2026 focus on comfort, personality, and smart function. Homeowners want warmer rooms, richer
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Farmers Market in the “City of Good Neighbors”
The City of Hawthorne has joined cities across the country to bring fresh, healthy food options to the “City of Good Neighbors.” The City of Hawthorne opened a weekly farmers market last month, on April 19, 2026. The popular market is held every Sunday from 9:00 am-2:00pm, at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center parking lot (corner of El Segundo Blvd. and Doty Avenue).
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Farmers Market in the “City of Good Neighbors”
The City of Hawthorne has joined cities across the country to bring fresh, healthy food options to the “City of Good Neighbors.” The City of Hawthorne opened a weekly farmers market last month, on April 19, 2026. The popular market is held every Sunday from 9:00 am-2:00pm, at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center parking lot (corner of El Segundo Blvd. and Doty Avenue).
OP-ED: Are We Really in the Same Boat? South Carolina Redistricting and the Limits of Coalition Politics
Rainbow coalitions have a history of leaking on Black folks. There are tons of stories behind that claim; that’s probably not relevant right now, but I digress.
LeBron’s Brilliance Wasn’t Enough: Lakers Fall to Thunder in a Season That Showed Promise — and Limits
L.A. finishes 53–29, wins the Pacific Division, then meets a buzzsaw in OKC
Dance Theatre of Harlem Gala to Support Vision for the Future
The Dance Theatre of Harlem drew a powerful mix of artists, cultural leaders, and industry tastemakers for its annual Vision Gala, an evening that seamlessly blended performance, tribute, and forward-looking purpose.
OP-ED: When Life Gives Us Lemons, We Build Institutions
Since January, I have been exploring and writing about school choice options in Atlanta, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I’ve focused specifically on schools committed to empowering Black students and families. Southern Lab was the first stop on this journey but the last story I decided to publish.
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Farmers Market in the “City of Good Neighbors”
The City of Hawthorne has joined cities across the country to bring fresh, healthy food options to the “City of Good Neighbors.” The City of
Discover 2026’s Home Improvement Trends for a Stylish Upgrade
Cold, flat interiors are fading fast. The strongest home improvement trends for 2026 focus on comfort, personality, and smart function. Homeowners want warmer rooms, richer
OP-ED: Are We Really in the Same Boat? South Carolina Redistricting and the Limits of Coalition Politics
Rainbow coalitions have a history of leaking on Black folks. There are tons of stories behind that claim; that’s probably not relevant right now, but
Homelessness Crisis Looms Large in Newsom’s May Budget Revision
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 May budget revision includes $500 million for the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program, a reduction from the
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
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Tenn. State Rep. Justin Jones Visits Sacramento; Gov. Newsom Calls Out “Stone-Cold Racism”
On May 7, Justin Jones, a Nashville lawmaker and Oakland native, set set fire to a paper replica of the Confederate flag in the Tennessee
Newsom Pushes Fiscally Stable, Education-Focused May Revise as Critics Raise Concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the final May Revision of his administration on May 14, outlining a state budget proposal he says balances California’s finances through
Election Day Is Right Around the Corner. Here’s How to Prepare
Since January, I have been exploring and writing about school choice options in Atlanta, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I’ve focused specifically on schools committed to empowering