Tag: Community activism
Cyclists Hit While Distributing Immigration Rights Cards in Boyle Heights
A group of cyclists distributing immigration rights cards in Boyle Heights was struck by a hit-and-run driver, leaving one man injured and sparking a search for the person responsible. The incident occurred during a...
Preserving Altadena’s Fire-Resilient Trees: A Community Effort
In the quaint town of Altadena, nestled above Pasadena, a community effort to preserve fire-resilient trees has captured the hearts and minds of residents. The blue house on East Calaveras Street stands as a...
Chicago Residents Unite for Wildfire Relief: How You Can Help
Chicago Residents Unite for Wildfire Relief: How You Can HelpAs wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the Los Angeles area, people in Chicago are coming together to provide support for those affected by the...
Hang-gliding pioneer disappears after trying to save Topanga home
Hang-Gliding Pioneer Arthur Simoneau Lost in Palisades FireIn a heartbreaking turn of events, 69-year-old hang glider Arthur Simoneau disappeared while trying to save his Topanga home from the raging Pacific Palisades fire. Simoneau, a...
Residents of Azusa Prevent Man from Setting Fire in Park, Police Report
Residents of Azusa Prevent Man from Setting Fire in Park, Police ReportAzusa, CA - In a heroic display of community vigilance, two residents of Azusa thwarted a potential disaster by preventing a man from...
Protesters disrupt Dolton village board meeting
Protesters Disrupt Dolton Village Board MeetingA fiery protest erupted at the Dolton village board meeting, causing chaos and disrupting the proceedings. The protest centered around Fenia Dukes, the mayor's ex-assistant, who made disturbing allegations...
Tennessee Rally: Black Clergy Clash with DA Over Police Chief’s Prosecution
A group of Black clergy members gathered for a rally in Tennessee, claiming that charges against the former Chattanooga Police Chief, Celeste Murphy, are racially motivated. The district attorney, Coty Wamp, responded to their...
Conflict in California Suburb: Leader Ousted in Culture Wars
In the heart of Southern California, a conflict has erupted in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The tension began when the conservative majority of the school board pushed through policies regarding critical race...
Challenges Faced by Black Farmers in Georgia and Their Views on Biden
Andrew L. Smith Sr., a vegetable farmer from Ludowici, Georgia, expressed his frustration with the lack of support he has received from President Biden's programs aimed at helping Black farmers. Despite being a third-generation...