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When Serena Williams told NBC’s “TODAY” show, “I just couldn’t get my weight to where I needed to be at a healthy place ...
09/01/2025

When Serena Williams told NBC’s “TODAY” show, “I just couldn’t get my weight to where I needed to be at a healthy place and believe me, I don’t take shortcuts. I do everything but shortcuts,” she added her voice to the growing list of public figures discussing the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

Williams said she has lost 31 pounds since beginning the medication in 2023 and launched a campaign with telehealth company Ro to reduce stigma around the drugs. Across the United States, the demand for these drugs has surged. A 2024 Gallup survey found that 6 percent of U.S. adults—about 15.5 million people—report having used injectable diabetes medicines for weight loss, including 3 percent currently using them. FAIR Health estimates that more than 2 percent of U.S. adults specifically used GLP-1s for weight loss in 2024.

When Serena Williams told NBC’s “TODAY” show, “I just couldn’t get my weight to where I needed to be at a healthy place and believe me, I don’t take shortcuts. I do everything but shortcuts,” she a…

In a year saturated with one-upsmanship and political reshuffling, the Lone Star State became a magnet for pundits and c...
08/31/2025

In a year saturated with one-upsmanship and political reshuffling, the Lone Star State became a magnet for pundits and critics of the political process as the country surges to the off-year November polls, in which no midterm or presidential election will take place.

As Texas Republicans utilized mid-decade redistricting to redraw voting districts and provide Trump with his latest wish of “…five more seats” in the congressional map, Democrats countered by vanishing from the Capitol entirely to block the voting process.

In a year saturated with one-upsmanship and political reshuffling, the Lone Star State became a magnet for pundits and critics of the political process as the country surges to the off-year Novembe…

College sports has been a gateway for culture-shifting moments not only in sports history but also in American history. ...
08/31/2025

College sports has been a gateway for culture-shifting moments not only in sports history but also in American history. Starting with USC’s football team traveling to play Alabama in 1970 and changing how Black athletes were viewed in the southern state, Trojan legend Cheryl Miller winning consecutive NCAA Championships in 1983 and 1984-becoming a three-time Naismith Award recipient, and recent retiree coach Nick Saban rivaling-if not besting, Bear Bryant as the greatest college coach of all time. College athletics have always shifted beyond just sports.

College sports has been a gateway for culture-shifting moments not only in sports history but also in American history. Starting with USC’s football team traveling to play Alabama in 1970 and chang…

Doctors have earned a reputation of being the worst patients. Dr. Jeffery Wayne, a Sacramento internal medicine speciali...
08/30/2025

Doctors have earned a reputation of being the worst patients. Dr. Jeffery Wayne, a Sacramento internal medicine specialist, played into this stereotype in 2016 after refusing to go to the hospital despite experiencing chest pains. Once the symptoms reached a point where he could barely walk due to the pain, he finally agreed to visit the emergency room.

Wayne found out he was experiencing a heart attack. “I share this because maybe it’s relatable,” said Wayne at a California Black Health Network (CBHN) webinar held last week.

Doctors have earned a reputation of being the worst patients. Dr. Jeffery Wayne, a Sacramento internal medicine specialist, played into this stereotype in 2016 after refusing to go to the hospital …

The Trump White House has declared war on history itself. In an official article published Friday, Aug. 22, on the White...
08/30/2025

The Trump White House has declared war on history itself. In an official article published Friday, Aug. 22, on the White House website, the administration blasted the Smithsonian Institution for telling the truth about slavery, systemic racism, and inequality in America.

It was not just an attack on museums—it was an attack on memory, on facts, and on the lives of generations of Black Americans who endured the country’s greatest crimes.
The White House mocked exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture for daring to explain that America privileges whiteness.

The Trump White House has declared war on history itself. In an official article published Friday, Aug. 22, on the White House website, the administration blasted the Smithsonian Institution for te…

Every August, National Black Business Month pushes us to look closer at the businesses shaping our neighborhoods. In Los...
08/30/2025

Every August, National Black Business Month pushes us to look closer at the businesses shaping our neighborhoods. In Los Angeles, that means listening to stories of hustle, pride, and creativity, sometimes told through food, sometimes through hair, sometimes through the very idea of how we buy and sell with each other.

Take Linden, a new restaurant planted on Sunset Boulevard. The owners, a mix that includes influencer Alahna Jade and TV producer Steelo Brim, built the place around the meals they grew up on. A server might drop cornbread on the table that tastes like Sunday dinner, then follow it with oxtail tucked into flaky pastry, or jackfruit cooked down with Caribbean spices.

Every August, National Black Business Month pushes us to look closer at the businesses shaping our neighborhoods. In Los Angeles, that means listening to stories of hustle, pride, and creativity, s…

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $3.8 million to filmmaker Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline Gluck, finding the Count...
08/29/2025

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $3.8 million to filmmaker Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline Gluck, finding the County of Los Angeles negligent for injuries sustained when Mr. Gluck was shot in the face by a projectile while peacefully chaperoning his children during a George Floyd protest in 2020. His daughter was awarded damages for witnessing her father be shot....

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $3.8 million to filmmaker Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline Gluck, finding the County of Los Angeles negligent for injuries sustained when Mr. Gluck was shot in …

Labor Day is more than a long weekend. The holiday honors the contributions of workers and the legacy of the American la...
08/29/2025

Labor Day is more than a long weekend. The holiday honors the contributions of workers and the legacy of the American labor movement, while also offering a moment to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce — particularly in California’s diverse communities. As the world’s 4th largest economy, California is home to 4.2 million small businesses, and nearly…...

Labor Day is more than a long weekend. The holiday honors the contributions of workers and the legacy of the American labor movement, while also offering a moment to reflect on the challenges and o…

All* Above All, a women of color-led non-profit organization, conducted a national poll to highlight Generation Z mindse...
08/24/2025

All* Above All, a women of color-led non-profit organization, conducted a national poll to highlight Generation Z mindset about current happenings in society. The age range of Gen Z is 13 to 28 years old. The report shows that while Americans across the political spectrum share core values, including financial stability, safety, and community care, many feel powerless in achieving “the American dream.” The poll surveyed 1,000 people, with men of color being strong participants.

All* Above All, a women of color-led non-profit organization, conducted a national poll to highlight Generation Z mindset about current happenings in society. The age range of Gen Z is 13 to 28 yea…

Campuses across the L.A. Unified School District reopened last Thursday for the first day of the new academic year with ...
08/23/2025

Campuses across the L.A. Unified School District reopened last Thursday for the first day of the new academic year with the district implementing measures to ensure the “safe passage” of children and parents amid heightened concerns over federal immigration raids. Hundreds of district employees, volunteers, school police and officers from several municipalities patrolled near an estimated 100 campuses and set up so-called “safe zones’’ in neighborhoods that have high populations of Latinos. The patrol groups also focused on places where older Latino students are walking to campus.

Campuses across the L.A. Unified School District reopened last Thursday for the first day of the new academic year with the district implementing measures to ensure the “safe passage” of children a…

The dust hasn’t settled from their tussle over troop deployment. The question over federal intrusion into state and metr...
08/23/2025

The dust hasn’t settled from their tussle over troop deployment. The question over federal intrusion into state and metropolitan jurisdiction continues as its two opposing advocates prepare to squabble over another, possibly more lasting issue.

The nation’s focus was directed to Texas as President Donald Trump maneuvered to “redistrict” the individual geographic regions within the state into new voting blocks for upcoming elections. It is a sort of political reshuffling of the cards, ideally to reflect the current status of demographics within a given area. “Republicans love watching us fight for a Great Cause,” Trump said.

The dust hasn’t settled from their tussle over troop deployment. The question over federal intrusion into state and metropolitan jurisdiction continues as its two opposing advocates prepare to squa…

A diverse line-up of cultural performances—beginning with ancestral drumming by the Earthlodge Center for Transformation...
08/23/2025

A diverse line-up of cultural performances—beginning with ancestral drumming by the Earthlodge Center for Transformation and featuring spoken word by Grammy-nominated poet Sekou Andrews—set a powerful tone for the night. The event closed with a performance by hip-hop icon Medusa, “The Gangsta Goddess” .

California State Senator Lola Smallwood‑Cuevas, co-founder of the LA Black Worker Center, addressed the crowd with urgency and conviction, affirming the importance of honoring historical struggles while fighting for modern worker protections. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor also spoke, spotlighting needed legislative efforts aimed at advancing workplace fairness and equity .

The Southern California Black Worker Hub’s 2nd Annual Black August Commemoration, held Aug. 13 at The Gathering Spot, brought together a vibrant tapestry of community, culture, and worker-led resis…

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