A storied Black community fears wildfires will claim its history
Altadena, the Los Angeles suburb leveled by the Eaton Fire, has a thriving Black community that bought homes in the civil ...
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 ...
Is the Criticism of L.A.’s Mayor Unfair? Black Women Rise to Defend Her.
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say ...
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The oldest historically Black church on the West Coast was founded during the Gold Rush
Some traditions haven’t changed much in the 173-year history of the St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church in ...
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The Story Of Two LA Wild Fires: Why Black Suffering is Overshadowed By White Celebs?
White celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, James Woods and Sarah Michelle Gellar have lashed out against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass because of the Palisades fire. However, the Black people who were ...
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 ...
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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 ...
VP Harris mourns historically Black Altadena amid California fires, condemns insurance disparities and misinformation
Harris lifted up Altadena and called out insurance companies and disinformation amid the devastating wildfires in her home ...
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 ...
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 ...