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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 20, 2025 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0
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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 20, 2025 | Donald Trump, Health Care, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0
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.”
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 20, 2025 | Bakersfield, Local | 0
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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 20, 2025 | Bakersfield, Donald Trump, Local | 0
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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 13, 2025 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0
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.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 13, 2025 | Bakersfield, Local | 0
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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 13, 2025 | Bakersfield, Local | 0
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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | May 6, 2025 | Bakersfield, Health Care, Local | 0
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.
Read Moreby James Luckey | Apr 30, 2025 | Bakersfield, Business, Featured, Local, NFL, Sports | 0
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Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Apr 30, 2025 | Congress, Donald Trump, Featured, Local, Los Angeles, Maxine Waters | 0
Congresswoman and community members rally against disinformation, push for civic action ahead of November election
Read MoreSaturday 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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