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The LA fires burned down a thriving Black community. Residents are afraid of being ‘erased’

The Eaton fire destroyed nearly half of the Black households in Altadena, wiping out businesses and wealth

The Guardian - US

Black Lives Matter activist loses lawsuit against Los Angeles police over ‘swatting’ hoax response

A leading Black Lives Matter activist in Los Angeles has lost her lawsuit against the city’s police department over its handling of hoax calls that brought a large law enforcement response to her home

The Independent UK

Cornel West Selects Melina Abdullah As Running Mate

Renowned scholar Cornel West selects Black Lives Matter co-founder Melina Abdullah as his running mate for independent presidential bid, emphasizing commit...

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Black Lives Matter movement to mark 10 years of activism, renews call to defund the police

The Black Lives Matter movement turns 10 years old on Thursday, marking the day in 2013 that the man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin was acquitted in his death

The Independent UK

Fraud lawsuit against Black Lives Matter foundation dismissed in California

A California judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit that grassroots racial justice activists from around the U.S. brought last summer against a foundation with stewardship of the Black Lives Matter movement’s charitable endowment worth tens of millions of dollars

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LA strongly approves of Mayor Bass but is skeptical about fixing homelessness, poll shows

LOS ANGELES — On the eve of her 100th day in office, Mayor Karen Bass enjoys strong approval ratings among Angelenos — a reservoir of goodwill that will be crucial for the new mayor during uphill battles ahead.

Los Angeles Times

A cousin of a prominent Black Lives Matter founder died after being tased by police

Keenan Anderson, a 31-year-old teacher and father, flagged down police after a traffic collision. He was chased, held down by multiple officers and tased for over 90 seconds as he begged for help.

WEKU

Seeking reappointment, LAPD Chief Moore says he may stay only two or three more years

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Monday that, if appointed for a second term as the city's top cop, he would serve for two or three years before turning the department over to a new chief ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Los Angeles Times

It’s still all sinking in for LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass

LOS ANGELES — Rep. Karen Bass was still getting used to the title “mayor-elect” Thursday as she stood in the sun-drenched courtyard of the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and invoked the women’s club that first constructed the building in 1894.

Los Angeles Times

Kanye West’s fame gives his unrepentant antisemitism a powerful, troubling megaphone

LOS ANGELES — As the United States increasingly grapples with racist and bigoted rhetoric entering the mainstream — accompanied by a rise in hate crimes, the extremism has tended to come from the margins of political life.

Los Angeles Times

Erika D. Smith: In this Black Lives Matter family feud, we'll get transparency. But at what cost?

On Aug. 30, the venerable Pew Research Center released a report summing up the opinions of Black Americans, specifically our thoughts about racial inequality and the prospects for systemic social change.

Los Angeles Times

Black Lives Matter leader accused of stealing $10 million from organization, using it as 'personal piggy bank'

LOS ANGELES — The leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has been accused by former colleagues of stealing more than $10 million in donations from the organization for his own personal use, according to a lawsuit filed in court this week.

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The Guardian - US

Black Lives Matter grassroots chapters sue global foundation over funds

Coalition sues foundation, alleging mismanagement: ‘The assets that we built are under control of consultants’

Los Angeles Times

Erika D. Smith: Why LA, not San Francisco, could become the most progressive city in California

In an election year supposedly defined by the public's anxiety over rising crime and diminishing law enforcement, Los Angeles is on the verge of electing its first abolitionist City Council member.

The Guardian - US

Street activist, congresswoman - mayor? Karen Bass reaches for LA’s top job

Bass built a reputation as a progressive but her views on divisive issues have led to protests from organizers

Al Jazeera

Two years after Floyd, Biden signs police reform executive order

Steering a middle path, US president finds consensus for narrow reforms after overhaul proposals fail in Congress.

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Al Jazeera

George Floyd two years on: some accountability but killings go on

Minneapolis officers prosecuted, local reforms adopted in some states, but national overhaul of policing falls short.

Los Angeles Times

Karen Bass is running for LA mayor as a progressive. But some activists are frustrated

LOS ANGELES — For some of L.A.'s most outspoken left-leaning activists, the first sign of trouble came when U.S. Rep. Karen Bass unveiled her plan for ending homeless encampments on the city’s streets and sidewalks.

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