As the Presidential campaign has turned away from the traditional calendar of events, even postponing political ads following President Trump’s testing positive for COVID-19 has secured around the clock coverage […]
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Civil Rights Advocates Urge Support for Prop 16
Voters will be asked this November to vote on Proposition 16, a state-wide ballot measure that could reinstate affirmative action. If Proposition 16, passes, the measure would repeal the 1996 […]
Star Wars’ “Angelversary” March Held for Actor Vanessa Marquez
An “Angelversary” march and rally was held Sunday, Aug. 30, to “never forget” the tragic killing of actor Vanessa Marquez by South Pasadena police, and also acknowledge other families in […]
Going Back to School — Now Means Staying At Home
As the fall semester begins, the “Back-to-School” shelves at local stores look like they’ve barely been touched. There hasn’t been the same fervor to buy new school clothes or supplies. […]
Trump’s Four Years of Anti-Immigration Policy Causes Great Harm
President Donald Trump has made good on his promises to carry out an anti-immigrant agenda over the last four years and it’s likely his race for a second term will […]
Trump Attempts to Thwart Policy to Utilize Full Census Count During Reapportionment Process
Starting Aug. 11, census takers will begin knocking on the doors of households that have, so far, failed to respond to the Census questionnaire either online or by mail. However, […]
Latino Farm Laborers Aren’t Protected by COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Latinos nationwide have been impacted at higher levels of COVID-19 than any other ethnic population. Working on the front lines as “essential workers” has increased their exposure to the pandemic. […]
After Protesters Stop Marching — What’s Next?
Now going into a second week, protests have continued, not only in downtown Los Angeles but in outlying communities that perhaps have never seen a protest arrive at their door. […]
Census Counting Of Ethnic Communities Continues to Be Flawed
The US Census plays a critical role in distributing billions of dollars in government funding to ethnic communities. It’s the data collected by the Census that is used to determine […]
Khalsa Care Foundation Takes Up the Challenge to Serve Thousands of Meals Daily to Those In Need
The Pacoima based Khalsa Care Foundation (KCF) first set up a food pantry in 2012 providing food for 75 local families. Now, with so many people unable to work due […]