Keeping it Real: America’s Pandering, Paltering and Prevaricating President

Published   Feb 11, 2025 07:01PM

President Trump's executive order to "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" has sparked controversy and misinformation, with Trump falsely claiming that Civil Rights laws have been undermined by "diversity, equity, and inclusion" policies.
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Time Is Running Out: Black Californians Encouraged to Enroll


Covered California's open enrollment ends on January 31, 2024, with over 1.9 million Californians already enrolled, including 253,725 new enrollees for 2025, and nearly 600,000 uninsured Californians eligible for financial assistance to help p ... Read more

Keeping it Real: Amid the Chaos: A Failed Attempt to Erase I


In response to President Donald Trump's executive order ending Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the U.S. Air Force initially removed videos on the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots from its training curriculum. H ... Read more

Rev. Al Sharpton and Attorney Ben Crump Honor the Lives Lost


Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon at a memorial service for those who lost their lives in the Eaton Fire, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding and preserving the legacy of the community.
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Suspended: Student Mental Health and Unequal Discipline

Published   Feb 03, 2025 02:09AM

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism hosted a webinar discussing the disproportionate impact of school suspensions on students of color and the need for alternative approaches to reporting on student suspensions.
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Southern California Sees Severe Weather Patterns, Wildfires,


Southern California experienced severe weather patterns in early 2025, including wildfires, windstorms, and drought, resulting in 29 deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes and other structures.
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Altadena’s Black Residents Bear Disproportionate Burden of


The Eaton Fire in Altadena has caused disproportionate damage and displacement among the Black community, with 48% of Black households experiencing damage or destruction, and 57% of Black homeowners over 65 facing barriers to recovery.
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Jayden Daniels Wins NFL (AP) Rookie of the Year Honors


Jayden Daniels, former Cajon High School star and Heisman Trophy winner, was named the NFL AP Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance with the Washington Commanders in his rookie season.
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