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 ...
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 ...
Shattered in the Fire: A Historic Black Haven
For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.
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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 ...
‘Nickel Boys’ Awakens Black Cinema’s Time Revolution
RaMell Ross, A.V. Rockwell, Raven Jackson and Garrett Bradley are the new Black directors chronicling Black life at a ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
America’s oldest Black town is in metro-east. It’s dying, but there’s a fight to save it
Is it significant? Yes. Is it historical? Yes. Is it neglected? Yes. So, these things should be saved, not paved over and ...