Women's studies expert Sikivu Hutchinson writes about the tragic death of Cindi Santana at the hands of her estranged boyfriend, how intimate partner violence (IPV) is more prevalent among young women of color, and how violent masculinity and Latino "machismo" play a role in women's victimization.
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Pastor Seth Pickens of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in South Los Angeles met with members of the L.A. Black Skeptics Group for community dialogue.
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The first roundtable discussion of the L.A. Black Skeptics group discussed "Going Godless in the Black Community."
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On National Coming Out Day, America needs to address its intolerance and lack of respect for gender non-conforming youths.
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Bishop Eddie Long — accused of sexual abuse with lawsuits pending — is another example of using "God" as a cover for corruption.
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A recent LA Times article stamped LAUSD educators “ineffective” or “effective” based solely on their students’ standardized test scores.
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Black religiosity is a formidable influence, and Christianity still has a powerful hold.
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When a little white girl goes missing, we get up-to-the-minute stories on the victim. But when a little black girl goes missing, the community has to make sure the story doesn't fade.
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The widespread use of the words "bitch" and "ho" to describe young women of color exemplifies the rampant degradation of black femininity.
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