Brown v. Board of EducationA Filmed Reenactment at the Altadena Senior Center You are invited to see a filmed reenactment of the oral arguments for Brown v. Board of Education at a program presented by Altadena Library and hosted by the Altadena Senior ...

For the second consecutive year, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc through Zeta Tau Chapter, has sponsored an exhibit in the Pasadena Central Library on Walnut Street across from the Court House. During February, Pasadena Public Libraries will continue t...

The Dorner Case Brings Up Echoes of California's Black Panther Past College Park, MD — Does someone who is hated by the general public—say, a killer, or someone who threatens violence—deserve to have his concerns investigated? It's a complicated q...

This week is the mark of half of the semester. As most juniors like myself now, the time that we will be in high school is growing thinner and thinner. Soon we will be kicked out of our homes and shipped out to colleges nation wide. So as junior year come...

Salutations readers, I'm Chelsea J and welcome to the February issue of the Pretty Pioneer Newsletter!!! February Topic:A Dream Fulfilled Black History Month is here! Although February is the shortest month of the year, we must take advantage of every ...

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1914–2000 "It seems to me," said Booker T., "It shows a mighty lot of cheek To study chemistry and Greek When Mister Charlie needs a hand To hoe the cotton on his land, And when Miss Ann looks for a cook, Why stick your nose inside a book?" "I do...

California State University, Northridge's annual Black History Month celebration, which commemorates and celebrates the accomplishments and triumphs of the African diaspora through a host of cultural and educational events throughout February. On Monda...

February is the month when our country takes time to remember and celebrate Black History. We give honor to our great ancestors and rejoice about how far we've come. In parades, poems, church services and school performances, the nation commends the leaps...

Tax season is upon us. Few people look forward to it, but those who are concerned they may owe taxes approach this time with particular apprehension. The California Society of CPAs (calcpa.org) advises that there are options for those who need more time t...

February 4, 2013 – Following two successful panel discussions focusing on the future of black politics, the California African American Museum's (CAAM) History Council is proud to host its third installment of Conversations at CAAM's three-part series e...

Black History Month celebrations are incomplete without a salute to nationally recognized fundraiser Dr. Frederick Douglas Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund. Named for abolitionist Frederick Douglas, Dr. Patterson was committed not only ...

This speech was delivered by a white slave owner, William Lynch, in 1712.  However, in recent years, both White and Black historians have refuted the letter claiming dates and events cannot be verified. Nevertheless, we choose to print the letter due...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to end Saturday mail delivery: "The announcement by Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to eliminate Saturday first-class mail delivery starting in...

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown released the following statement today in honor of Black History Month: "This month, I join my fellow Americans in celebrating Black History Month. When I think of Black History Month, I am reminded of the countless African...

The five candidates for city council sat stoic and composed before a sparse diverse crowd at the Jackie Robinson Center. They responded directly to questions by the audience through moderator Ana Garcia, NBC4, during a forum Sunday afternoon. There was n...

. . . Burbank City Council Vote Fuels National Trend The Burbank City Council, in a final, formal vote this week, has approved an ordinance banning the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores, making Burbank the latest in a series of California commun...

Sacramento, CA - Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) joined committee members for a hearing of the Jobs and Economic Development & the Economy (JEDE) Committee on Tuesday, February 5. JEDE is the policy committee in the State Assembly re...

Tragedy in California Highlights Need for Improvements to Safety Rating System and Vehicle Inspections Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (both D-CA) today wrote to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to call for strong...

Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Police Department's Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint on Friday February 15, 2013, at an undisclosed location within the city limits, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI...