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African Americans
Stefi Mar

Inglewood Unified Enters New School Year With Local Control In Sight, But Questions Linger

As the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) opened its doors for the 2026–27 school year on Monday, August 17, district leadership stood on the threshold of a historic turning point. Backed by all 153 standards met on its latest Financial Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) review and a 95% first-day attendance rate, the district is within arm’s reach of returning to local governance after nearly 14 years under state receivership.

Stefi Mar August 25, 2026
Arts & Culture
Stefi Mar

The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center Reopened in South L.A.

The skies over South L.A. shone brightly on a recent evening. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Heather Hutt (District 10), and Daniel Tarica, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs General Manager, were joined by a full house of community stakeholders for the ribbon-cutting for the reopening of the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center (VISPAC). This monumental occasion was held on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Stefi Mar August 25, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

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.

Stefi Mar August 25, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Rising Car Insurance Rates Are Putting New Pressure on Household Budgets

Rising car insurance rates are forcing households to reconsider how much they drive, what coverage they carry, and which expenses can wait. Drivers can ease the pressure by comparing policies, reviewing deductibles, and removing unnecessary costs without giving up essential financial protection.

Stefi Mar August 25, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Insurance redlining means two identical drivers pay different prices

Insurance redlining happens when the address on your policy shapes your rate more than your record behind the wheel. Companies build prices from personal details like your neighborhood and credit, not just your driving history. The result: two drivers with identical records can pay far different premiums, and the steeper bill usually falls on Black neighborhoods.

Stefi Mar August 25, 2026
Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Get Hot, Ride Six-Game Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers caught fire this week, winning six consecutive games — tied for their longest winning streak of the season — before Atlanta ended the run with a 4-3 victory at Truist Park.

Kathleen Untalan August 25, 2026
Bakersfield
Kathleen Untalan

Why Kern County and Black Americans love Dolly

I wonder if “quiet” is the right reference here. Maybe it’s more a particular kind of “grief?” In Kern County, Dolly Parton is being mourned as much for her philanthropy and impact on children as she is for her worldwide impact on music and bridging cultures.

Kathleen Untalan August 25, 2026
Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Chargers Fall to 49ers, 41-17, in Preseason Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers struggled in all three phases Thursday night, falling 41-17 to the San Francisco 49ers in a preseason matchup that exposed costly mistakes on offense, defense and special teams.

Kathleen Untalan August 25, 2026
16th Street Baptist Church
African Americans
News Observed

Historic Black Churches Can Apply for Up to $500,000 by September 11

The National Trust’s Preserving Black Churches program is accepting applications through September 11, 2026, offering grants of $50,000 to $500,000 for repairs, planning, and long-term sustainability at historically Black churches nationwide.

News Observed August 24, 2026
US Dept of Labor
African Americans
News Observed

Black Women’s Unemployment Rate Fell. The Reality Behind It Didn’t

Black unemployment is the highest of any group in the country, yet one number moved the ‘right’ way this year. The improvement is a statistical illusion — and understanding why reveals both who got pushed out of the workforce and what Black women are building instead.

News Observed August 24, 2026
FEMA - 38805 - Utility crews working on power lines
African Americans
News Observed

Gary’s Blackout Is a Storm Repair, Not a National Grid Collapse

A viral claim ties Gary, Indiana’s two-week power outage to a supposed 18-month nationwide blackout. The outage is real and NIPSCO’s response deserves scrutiny — but the 18-month figure comes from a 2014 sabotage scenario that has nothing to do with this storm.

News Observed August 24, 2026