There is no place on earth where, as a Black man, I feel safe or immune from police brutality; not even at home. The events surrounding Botham Jean’s death are both upsetting and frightening. He was shot and killed in his own home after a police officer alleges she went to the wrong apartment at…
My college experience hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to adapt and adjust along the way. However, going into my fourth year, there’s a newfound feeling of anticipation and joy for what this year will bring. As I prepare for all the ups and downs this semester will inevitably bring, there are few actions (old and…
Omarosa Manigault-Newman’s support of and allegiance to Donald Trump has been problematic for the black community for some time now. During his campaign, she not only stood by him while he made disparaging remarks about our forever president and the entirety of the black community, but she doubled down saying we would all bow down…
LA Unified School District’s new superintendent Austin Beutner has a new approach to running the district. Less bureaucracy and more autonomy for the schools in the district. “The answers are in your classroom in your schools. We at Beaudry don’t have all the answers. Do what works for your schools.” Read more here
As Trump and his administration seek to erase any trace of President Obama’s accomplishments, the United States Department of Education is working to roll back civil rights guidance for educational institutions. But, as we have seen throughout his presidency, the reckless actions of Trump and his administration have been met with resistance. More than 70…
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened his “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio on Monday with an event full of excitement and fanfare. Partnering with Akron Public Schools, the I Promise school selected some of the most underperforming students in Akron. These students are at least one to two years behind their grade level…
By Shamaya Bowen As part of my fellowship with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau, I was able to attend my first NAACP Convention.This year, the 109th Annual NAACP Convention was held in San Antonio, TX and the theme was “Defeat Hate: VOTE.” After I arrived at the convention center, I turned to my fellow intern, Kalee,…
Fewer than half of the graduates in the state of California aren’t able to meet the minimum requirements of California Public universities. This has sparked attention on the issue and the development of ways to tackle the issue. “This is the latest in an endless series of wake-up calls to Sacramento, where inertia continues to…
Dr. Ref Rodriguez submitted his immediate resignation to the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges. In a statement on Twitter, Rodriguez said, “It has been the honor of my life to serve the communities of Board District 5 as their LA Unified board member. I have spent…
col·lu·sion kəˈlo͞oZHən/ noun secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. By now, you have probably shared in the collective outrage following Trump’s meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. We can add that to the laundry list of things that Trump has done or said that should disqualify him…