Living in Altadena is a milestone for many Black families. Now, the community is reeling from all they’ve lost to the fire
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
'The Jeffersons' at 50: How Norman Lear changed the way Black people were represented on TV
Norman Lear's "The Jeffersons," an "All in the Family" spinoff, was a record-setting Black comedy. But it made important ...
Black Woman 'Educates' People on Why She Decided to Adopt a White Child
Responding to a comment that says: "Why did you adopt a white boy when you can give a Black boy a chance?" Keia Jones-Baldwin, 41, explained that all children of all ages, races, religions and ...
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 ...
Egg Freezing Is More Accessible Than Ever — Why Are Black Women Utilizing It Less?
Black women have more difficulty getting pregnant, so why aren’t more undergoing egg freezing procedures? Here’s how systemic ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
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Civil rights leader David Johns is fighting to reclaim the future for Black & queer America
"Culture wars are manufactured to spur misinformation," says the CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice ...
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
Throughout Los Angeles, ash, smoke, wind, and flames are rewriting the landscape and, although less publicized, Black history ...