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Biden Appoints Black San Diego Attorney to California District Court Judgeship
On Oct. 23, President Joe Biden nominated two judges to vacant federal judgeships in Southern California: Judge Serena Murillo and…
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Remembering Khadafy Washington: His Memory Has Inspired Hope and Healing in Oakland for 24 years
August marks the 24th anniversary of the shooting death of Khadafy Washington. Washington was only 18 years old when he…
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Rest in Peace: A.M.E. Pastor and L.A Civil Rights Icon Cecil “Chip” Murray Passes
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, former pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) in Los Angeles, died…
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Commentary: Republican Votes Are Threatening American Democracy
In many ways, it was great that the Iowa Caucuses were on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Black Californians Among Those Discovering American Indian Lineage
The Dawes Act of 1887 gave each tribal family head 160 acres of land and each single person 80 acres.…
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OPINION: When Trash Becomes Trash: Denunciation of rap, Part 2
A few years ago, Dr. Jeffries spoke at a conference on rap and hip-hop at Purdue University. He noted, “When…
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The Arc of Justice Catching Up with Twice-Impeached Ex-President
Van Jones, the former director of Oakland’s Ella Baker Center, acts as our surrogate when he appears on the mostly…
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Why Trump Valet Walt Nauta Won’t Roll on Ex-President in Secret Documents Case
This week, Trump’s attorneys unveiled their legal strategy — delay at any cost — intended to make sure that the…
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Samuel Jones Sr., 79
Samuel Jones Sr., affectionately known as Sam, departed from his earthly home Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in San Leandro, CA.…
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As Nation Mourns, California Debates Concealed Firearm Laws
On March 28, one day after three children and three adults were shot at the Covenant School, a Christian elementary…
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‘Should We Knock?’: D.C. Cop Charged with Murder for Unloading Gun into Black Man Who Fell Asleep in Car
A Washington, D.C., police sergeant was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of a Black man who fell…
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19-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting 15-Year-Old Involved in Romantic Affair With Same Older White Woman
In a love triangle gone bad in Florida, two teenagers vying for the affections of an older woman led to one…
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Blair, Young Garner Conference Awards
Blair named All-Conference First Team, Young unanimous Sixth Player of the Year After leading the… The post Blair, Young Garner…
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Big East Invades MSG
Which Big East Team Will Cut Down The Net Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Richard Jean …
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Why the Switch Up?: Villainization of Black Autistic Teen Held on $1M Bond After Beating Florida Teacher’s Aide Draws Criticism; Attorney Says He’s Not Mentally Competent to Stand Trial
The defense attorney for a special-needs teenager accused of assaulting a teacher’s aide at his Palm Coast, Florida, high school…
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Stop Giving Millionaires Social Security
During last year’s midterm election, Utah Republican Mike Lee won reelection to a third term… The post Stop Giving Millionaires…
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Desantis Has Learned the Wrong Lessons from History: He Wants to Make Sure No One Else Learns the Right Ones
ABOVE: Students, alumni and faculty at New College of Florida take a stand against changes… The post Desantis Has Learned…
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9-Year-Old Girl Killed Along with TV Journalist In Florida Was a ‘Natural Born Gymnast;’ Coach Believed She Could Have Been ‘The Next Gabby Douglas’
The coach of a 9-year-old girl who was killed along with a Spectrum News 13 reporter on Feb. 22 is…
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‘I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’: Black Woman Gets Justice After She Was Wrongfully Accused of Trying to Breach American Airlines Cockpit While Heading to the Restroom
The criminal charge against a woman who was detained on an American Airlines flight and forced an emergency landing last…
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Revisionism Won’t Work!
Among hikers and campers, and even among those who are simply logical thinkers, an old… The post Revisionism Won’t Work!…
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U.S. Arrests Four More Suspects In Plot to Kill Haitian President Moise
U.S. federal agents arrested four suspects in Florida for alleged roles in the plot that led to the 2021 assassination…
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I’m Just Asking
It is a well-accepted and proven behavioral theory that when people have honest and authentic… The post I’m Just Asking…
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College Board Waters Down AP Black History Course after Conservative, Anti-“Woke” Attacks
"To wake up on the first day of Black History Month to news of white men in positions of privilege…
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During Black History Month Don’t Forget David Fagen
It took the courage of humanity to take action like Fagen did. If you’ve never heard of this history, it’s…
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An Act of Evil : Florida Man Allegedly Killed Pregnant Girlfriend After Being Acquitted for Double Murder Days Earlier
A Florida man who was acquitted in January has been arrested after being accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend just days after becoming free.…
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