Opinion — Our Dollar Has Power: Black Economic Resistance Still Matters
We are standing at a crossroads –where our history meets our future. And in this moment, we have to ask ourselves: What would our ancestors do?
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Feb 4, 2025 | Bakersfield, African Americans, Financial Markets, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
We are standing at a crossroads –where our history meets our future. And in this moment, we have to ask ourselves: What would our ancestors do?
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Feb 4, 2025 | Bakersfield, Features, LA Fires, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, State & Local Politics, Urban News, Valleys | 0
“As we address the aftermath of the wildfires, let us resolve not just to build back better but also smarter, with a commitment to the environment and future generations. As a pastor, I am guided by the principle that caring for creation is an integral part of our faith. Let us take inspiration from the teachings of love and stewardship, embracing the role of being good caretakers of God’s earth. Without a shadow of a doubt, community solidarity is crucial in the fight against climate change.”
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Jan 28, 2025 | Bakersfield, African Americans, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Statewide, Valleys | 0
President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address outlined his vision for a “golden age” in America. Delivered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the speech acknowledged Black voters for their record turnout and pledged to honor King’s dream. While Trump’s words struck a hopeful tone, promising national unity, prosperity, and restoration, his lack of specifics on systemic inequities — particularly those impacting Black Californians –raises concerns about the direction of his administration’s policies.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Jan 28, 2025 | Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
Once upon a time a long time ago in a land not that far away, hip-hop was the voice of the streets. It was a movement, a message, and a megaphone for Black empowerment and communal struggle. Born from block parties and sound systems in the Bronx, N.Y., it was raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically Black. It wasn’t just music. It was a blueprint for survival. But somewhere along the way, the cipher got hijacked by the almighty dollar, and now we’re left wondering: when did hip-hop trade its soul for a stack?
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Dec 31, 2024 | Bakersfield, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
Richard Dean Parsons, a distinguished leader in corporate America renowned for his roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday at his Manhattan home. He was 76.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Dec 17, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, National, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
America’s financial system is quietly reinforcing old inequities. Black American communities — historically denied access to wealth-building tools due to practices like redlining and restrictive banking — now face a new predatory financial hurdle: credit card swipe fees.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Nov 25, 2024 | Bakersfield, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
I refuse to utter his name. Since the announcement of his Presidential re-election, I’ve tried to stay calm, to remain, as they say, “very demure.” But after what unfolded this past Saturday, when a group of masked white nationalists stormed the Short North Arts District area in Columbus, Ohio, waving swastika flags and shouting racial slurs, a ratchet display of pure hate—I just can’t. I am annoyed, but we knew this was coming. Classic American terrorism, live and in color. And make no mistake: as “that man” ascends to his concocted throne, these events will only intensify.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Oct 22, 2024 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys, Voting | 0
Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. It’s not just about having a say in the future of our country, it’s about honoring the legacy of those who fought and sacrificed so that we could have a voice. As a voting rights lawyer, I’ve seen the impacts of voter suppression firsthand, and how deeply un-American it is when folks cannot vote because of arbitrary barriers put in place to make it harder.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Oct 9, 2024 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Valleys | 0
John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history, has died. He was 84. His son, K.C. Amos, confirmed in a statement that Amos passed away more than a month ago, on August 21, in Los Angeles of natural causes. The younger Amos didn’t say why he kept his father’s death under wraps for more than a month.
Read MoreAugust marked the start of a new academic year as California’s K-12 students headed back to freshly decorated classrooms.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Sep 17, 2024 | Bakersfield, Local, Op-Ed, Political Campaigns, Voting | 0
“If you see something, Say Something!” Better yet, “ If you see something Do something!” These are words from the honorable, beloved, and late Congressmen John Lewis.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Sep 10, 2024 | Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Op-Ed, Politics, State, Valleys | 0
Access to reliable cars is a fundamental need for consumers, small business owners, and their hard-working employees.
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