Keeping it Real: The Fire Next Time

Published   Jan 14, 2025 10:55PM

James Baldwin's quote, "God gave Noah the rainbow sign, No more water, the fire next time!" from an old African American spiritual is often misattributed to him, but it is related to the biblical story of the flood and is used by Baldwin to stress the need for change in his book, The Fire Next Time.
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Ohio State 41, Oregon 21 in 111th Edition of the Rose Bowl i


The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 34-8 in the Rose Bowl, setting a freshman receiving record with 187 yards and two touchdowns, while Oregon's inability to execute on third down hurt their offense.
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Chargers and Rams Make NFL Playoffs


The Los Angeles Chargers and Rams are set to compete in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, with both teams playing in the Wild Card matchups, and the Chargers facing the Texans and the Rams hosting the Vikings.
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California Chosen for Transforming Maternal Health Model to


California has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health Model, which aims to improve maternal health outcomes for beneficiaries enrolled in Medicaid and the Children' ... Read more

Southern California Residents Face Unprecedented Fires and Power Shut-offs Due to Santa Ana Winds

Published   Jan 10, 2025 10:34PM

Southern California is experiencing unprecedented fires and power shutoffs due to Santa Ana winds, with thousands of residents in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties affected.
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Keeping it Real: The Principles of Kwanzaa—A Bulwark to Pr


Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage, was introduced in 1966 by Maulana Karenga and focuses on seven principles of Kwanzaa, which can help build and reinforce community among Black Americans, and can help navigate the incoming ... Read more

Keeping it Real: It’s a New Year…Out With the Old and In


Stephen Miller, Donald J. Trump's selection for deputy chief of staff for policy, is already at work and sending letters to officials across the country warning them that they could be personally and criminally liable if they refuse to support ... Read more

CDPH Launches “Take Space to Pause” New Campaign Aimed a


The California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity has launched the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative's new campaign, Take Space to Pause, to address the youth mental health crisis and promote help-seeking actio ... Read more