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Nov 14, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Eliza Anne Partika |Hal Marie Saga
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or go to www.thehotline.org. Operators are available in English and Spanish. If you’re based in California, find a shelter near you. Per AfroLA’s policy on anonymous sources, Lily’s last name is withheld to protect her identity and safety.*When Lily first learned of the Downtown Women’s Center’s (DWC) services in 2022, she was hesitant to accept help.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Eliza Anne Partika |Hal Marie Saga
This reporting is part of a series about child welfare reform amid racial disparities. It is supported by the Blue Shield of California Foundation (see editor’s note). This story examines how UCLA Pritzker Center is tackling the overrepresentation of Black youth in Los Angeles County’s foster care system with innovative research and community engagement. Allegations of child neglect often lead to an intervention by child welfare.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Chris Mink |Hal Marie Saga
DONATE This reporting is part of a series about child welfare reform amid racial disparities. It is supported by the Blue Shield of California Foundation (see editor’s note). This story examines how UCLA Pritzker Center is tackling the overrepresentation of Black youth in Los Angeles County’s foster care system with innovative research and community engagement.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Dana Amihere |Katie Licari |Hal Marie Saga
(Photo illustration by Hal Marie Saga/AfroLA; Photo credits: Unsplash) by: AfroLA Story by Dana Amihere and Katie Licari This story is an AfroLA original. To support more original reporting focused on Black and other marginalized communities in Los Angeles, please consider supporting us with a one-time or monthly donation. Third grade is a make-it-or-break-it year for childhood literacy and setting kids up for future success.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Gracelynne West |Hal Marie Saga
“There are no monolithic Black experiences,” Black feminist author bell hooks once wrote. But, in discussions around U.S. immigration, Black immigrants are often left out of the narrative. Los Angeles is one of the fastest-growing hubs for Black immigrants on the West Coast, most especially immigrants from the Caribbean. However, the reality of anti-Black racism creates very real consequences for both Black Americans and Black immigrants with disparities in health, housing and immigration.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Eliza Anne Partika |Hal Marie Saga
DONATE This article was produced with the support of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2023 Data Fellowship. On a recent call, EMT Adrian Galvan transported a patient who complained of being short of breath and COVID-19 symptoms. The patient couldn’t stand on his own and needed oxygen to breathe. Galvan, who works for private ambulance company McCormick, took the patient to Lakewood Regional. The ER was so crowded when they arrived, Galvan and his patient waited nine hours.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Ethan Ward |Hal Marie Saga
DONATE (Illustration by Hal Saga, photos via Ethan Ward and iStock) This is the second story in a series about the Black Church in Los Angeles, and its social, economic, political and cultural impacts. Read the first installment. Church is where I first heard talk about gay people. Homosexuality was a frequent topic, often discussed with disdain or pity. Within those sacred walls, we were a constant punching bag.
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Feb 23, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Eliza Anne Partika |Hal Marie Saga
DONATE Local residents sign up with CourtWatch LA for many reasons. Some volunteers are law students or lawyers. Others are formerly incarcerated or have incarcerated family members. Some are just curious. But, all volunteers are dispatched to courtrooms across Los Angeles County to take notes on Superior Court proceedings.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Astrid Kayembe |Hal Marie Saga
DONATE In All About Love, bell hooks writes, “To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” She teaches us that love is a practice meant to be expressed in all aspects of our lives–our friendships, our families and our communities. So, whether you’re spending the day (or weekend) of love solo or with friends, Valentine’s Day is a way to show a little kindness to yourself and express gratitude for the wonderful connections in your life.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
afrolanews.org | Astrid Kayembe |Hal Marie Saga
Black love is in the air, and so is the $25.8 billion U.S. consumers are expected to spend for Valentine’s Day. Your pockets are definitely going to hurt for your honey, so it might as well be for Black-owned businesses in L.A, right? If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered with a roadmap that will get you from a pre-date glow up to a V-Day wine down. Whether you’re looking for a pricey splurge 💸💸💸 or something fancy but feasible 💸, we’ve got options for every budget.
