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He Learned to Believe in Himself. Then He Built a Legacy
After 35 years with the Bakersfield City School District, Lewis Neal leaves behind generations of students, mentors, and a blueprint for the work to continue.
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Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have made some of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, and now they are bringing back one of the most dominant defensive players in franchise history.
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Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have made some of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, and now they are bringing back one of the most dominant defensive players in franchise history.

Midterms: Building Trust with Black Voters Dominates Democratic Strategy
Democratic candidates hoping to compete statewide in Texas must fundamentally rethink how they engage Black voters. This includes investing in year-round organizing instead of relying on loyalty built over decades, Democratic Party strategists warn.

Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have made some of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, and now they are bringing back one of the most dominant defensive players in franchise history.

7th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival Returns to the Village
The month of August will be written in the jazz history books with a couple of notations. The entry will include the postponement of two jazz festivals. One of the festivals has been produced for over three decades. The other festival was making a debut with a magnificent showcase of jazz, Latin Jazz, and Caribbean music throughout Los Angeles.

Opinion: California Globe’s Biased Attack on Assemblymember Corey Jackson Exposes How Politics and Partisanship Are Corroding Journalism
Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson is my friend. An outspoken advocate for equity, fairness, public health, and social service resources for our Inland Valley community, I have come to admire and respect Jackson’s grit and his work as a legislator. However, I don’t always agree with his political or policy positions.
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He Learned to Believe in Himself. Then He Built a Legacy
After 35 years with the Bakersfield City School District, Lewis Neal leaves behind generations of students, mentors, and a blueprint for the work to continue.

Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have made some of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, and now they are bringing back one of the most

Leimert Park Jazz Festival-Chilling with Cool Sounds on a Hot Summer Day
The region has been experiencing a tropical heatwave for the last couple of weeks. You can feel the heat the moment you step outside.

Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill on Corporate Slavery Ties Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk for Signature or Veto
The Truth in Disclosure Act, the bill that proposes forcing private corporations to report their historical ties to chattel slavery, passed out of the California

California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights
Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually Aug. 28 after a federal court temporarily blocked new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail ballots, a

Dolly Parton’s Gift to California’s Children: A Legacy Delivered One Book at a Time
Dolly Parton leaves a lasting legacy in the hearts and homes of California’s children through a literacy program that has delivered nearly 3 million free

Midterms: Building Trust with Black Voters Dominates Democratic Strategy
Democratic candidates hoping to compete statewide in Texas must fundamentally rethink how they engage Black voters. This includes investing in year-round organizing instead of relying

Arnold Perkins: At 85, a Life of Service, Faith and Giving Back
The Post’s Healthy Aging Series addresses key components for healthy aging: mind, body and spirit. This article addresses the importance of having a strong spiritual




















