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Uptown Jazz Festival Aug. 3 at Houghton Park
The City of Long Beach and the Office of Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie present the 13th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival, taking place on Saturday, ... -
Simply Telling the Truth is Not a Call to Violence
COMMENTARY By Ben Jealous When the stakes are high … when there is a real threat … should staying silent even be an option? Martin Luther ... -
President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Correspondent In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing ... -
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Succumbs at 74
By Stacy M. Brown Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74. In ... -
Killer Heat: I.E. Cool Centers and Resources
By Dianne Anderson If the thermostat appears a lot hotter than usual, it’s not a mirage. Scientists are looking to tag this year as the hottest ... -
Long Beach Black Youth, Explorer Opportunities
By Dianne Anderson Whether youth want to get into law enforcement or fire department careers – or not – they can still access free training for ... -
Artists Against Hate Connects Communities
by Barbara Smith Photos by Earl Edwards Historically artists have used their creativity and platforms to challenge the status quo, inspire movements, and drive social change. ... -
Biden Takes Aim at High Rents, Unveils Strategy
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent As he continues to battle the twice-impeached and 34-times-convicted felon and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, President ... -
80th Anniversary: Port Chicago Explosion Killed 202 Black Sailors
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The National Park Service (NPS) is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, a tragic ... -
Inland Empire Strikes Back Against Hate
By Dianne Anderson Once again front and center, Inland Empire leaders are teaming up to talk about the next line of defense against increased hate crimes, ...
