Jasmyne Cannick Selected as one of ESSENCE Magazine’s 25 Women Shaping the World, KCET’s Southern California Seven Women of Vision, one of the Most Influential African-Americans in Los Angeles Under 40, one of Los Angeles’ Most Fascinating Angelenos by the L.A. Weekly and most recently one of 40 People Under 40 by the Advocate Magazine, Jasmyne Cannick is best known as […]
Sophia Simon Ortiz is a faculty member in the Health Education Department at San Francisco State University. She currently Health and Social Justice courses there as part of the Metro College Success Program, a colleges success program at SF State targeted towards first generation, low income, students of color. Born and raised in the […]
Mr. Life D. Griffith is a 19-year U.S. Army Disabled Veteran, Cannabis Instructor/Hemprenuer and Motivational Speaker that educates with a passion for service-centric based leadership. He has served our country with distinction as a combat medic for 8 years of active duty and 11 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. During his military career, Mr. […]
Born in Louisiana to Mertis and Lillie John, Mable is the eldest of ten sisters and brothers. A former R&B vocalist, she is the sister of the late-great Little Willie John. When she embarked on her singing career, she received a bit of advice from her already famous brother. “Either be a star or pack […]
An Information and Communications Technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in development and management. His roles have included Web Strategy, Information Architecture, Web Product Development, Usability, Web Accessibility, Web Content Management, Web Analytics, Website Search, Privacy, Information Security, Change Management (ITIL) and IT Operations. Website: Gerard Greenidge
A stipulation allowing slavery as a form of punishment has just been voted out of Colorado’s state constitution. The language of the sentence will be changed by cutting away everything after “servitude.” If you know anything about the prison industrial complex, which is already used to exploit people for free labor and often maintains hellish environments for […]
Luenell is a force of nature. This talented comedienne, actress, and singer were born in Tollette, Arkansas, a town whose population barely registers with the U.S. census. Luenell hasn’t been short on television appearances either with recent episodes of “The Middle” and “Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” as well as stand-up appearances on “Snoop Dog’s Bad Girls […]
Kokayi Kwa Jitahidi (Left) For the past decade, Kokayi Kwa Jitahidi has been a leader on key issues throughout the region. After helping to build a strong union for early childhood educators in Southern California, Kokayi joined the staff of the Community Coalition of South Los Angeles in 2006. He became the Director of […]
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he doesn’t want to let Democrats see his tax returns once they assume control of the U.S. House of Representatives next year. But that’s actually not up to the president ― according to the law, at least. The leaders of key congressional committees can ask the IRS for anybody’s […]
SAJI Yoga New Moon 3rd-Eye Thursday Affirmation Today, I brighten the corner where I stand to receive my highest good from seen and unseen places. I release all judgments of other’s opening to the gifts of my full potential. I allow my heart to embrace the truth of my destiny. With humility, I surrender to […]