Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Malcolm X with FA-MLI in Los Angeles
Monday, May 19, 2025, would have been the 100th birthday of Malcolm X. Celebrations were held across the nation to honor the tireless civil rights activist.
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Trump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ for Primo Customers
When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your needs — no matter the carrier.”
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Workplace Inequity Worsens for Black Women
Black women remain the backbone of the U.S. labor force—working more, earning less, and bearing greater burdens across nearly every sector. Even as the country added 177,000 jobs in April, Black women lost 106,000 positions, the steepest decline of any group. Their unemployment rate jumped to 6.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Trump Orders Undercut Black Business Gains
Black-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but that progress is now under threat. A sharp decline in small business optimism, coupled with sweeping anti-DEI executive orders from the Trump administration, is creating new hurdles—particularly for African American entrepreneurs who remain vastly underrepresented in the U.S. economy.
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D-Nice, Leela James and Rahsaan Patterson Rocked the Mother’s Day Music Festival in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles joins cities across the United States that celebrated Mother’s Day with a music festival. The inaugural Mother’s Day Music Festival supporting Domestic Violence Awareness was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 am- 6:00 pm.
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Breaking the Silence: How Open Conversations About Sexual Health Empower Black Communities
May marks Sex Ed for All Month, a national call to action reminding us that every young person deserves access to comprehensive, medically accurate, and inclusive sex education. But in 2025, this fight has become more urgent than ever.
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Childhood Literacy Bill Supported by NAACP and CTA Moves Closer to Becoming California Law
The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement was struck to strengthen early childhood literacy efforts in the state by equipping educators with the necessary tools and training.
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A California Lawmaker Leans Into Her Medical Training in Fight for Health Safety Net
State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar deficit.
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Voices for Health Justice: Community Rally to Save Medicaid
At the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project on 501 40th Street, an impassioned gathering unfolded Wednesday as community members, advocates, and media converged to voice their concerns over proposed Medicaid cuts that threaten the health and livelihood of vulnerable populations. As Congress debates the future of healthcare funding, people from all walks of life—organizers, advocates, and those directly affected—came together to highlight the real-life consequences of slashing essential services.
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NFL Star DJ Reed Taps Bentley Bowl as Exclusive Caterer for Sold-Out Youth Football Camp in Bakersfield
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Rep. Maxine Waters Leads “Truth Over Trump” Townhall in South Los Angeles
Congresswoman and community members rally against disinformation, push for civic action ahead of November election
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A Joyous Day for the Dymally International Jazz Day
Saturday morning didn’t look too promising for music aficionados who were planning to attend the 6th Annual Dymally International Jazz Festival. The festival was scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, rain or shine.
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