Category: Los Angeles

African Americans
News Observer

Xavier Becerra Hosts Meet-and-Greet with Black Leaders in L.A.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra met with Black elected officials and faith, labor, civic and community leaders in South Los Angeles on Oct. 15, outlining his priorities for working families, education, housing and health care.

African Americans
News Observer

OPINION: Black Capitalism Re-Analyzed: June 5, 1971 – Huey Newton

“We want an end to the robbery by the CAPITALISTS of our Black community.” That was our position in October 1966 and it is still our position … However, many people have offered the community Black capitalism as a solution to our problems. We recognize that people in the Black community have no general dislike for the concept of Black capitalism, but this is not because they are in love with capitalism. Not at all.”

African Americans
News Observer

OP-ED: The Black Church Writes AI’s Next Chapter

For generations, the Black church has stood strong in our communities through every historical change this country has experienced. During the civil rights movement and in recent times, faith leaders have helped uplift Black sanctuaries to register voters, keep food pantries open for people in need, and sit with families in hospital rooms in their most desperate moments. When our people faced new trials, they could always look to our faith leaders and the church to lean in to help us be included in these transformative changes.

Los Angeles
News Observer

UCLA Bruins Improve to 6-0 With 17-7 Win Over Wisconsin

The UCLA Bruins continued their impressive start to the season Saturday night, defeating Wisconsin 17-7 to improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2022 and move up to No. 9 in this week’s poll.

Politics
Marion Apio

Maxine Waters Calls for $1 Trillion Federal Housing Investment

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters called for a $1 trillion federal investment in housing during an Oct. 10 town hall at Los Angeles Southwest College, saying addressing homelessness, expanding homeownership and preserving affordable housing require sustained federal support.