In Depth: Black History Month, medical distrust and civil rights
Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.
Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Andre Hill
A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state's attorney general said.
LA’s ‘Kobbler King’ celebrates 27 years on baking table throne
A South Los Angeles man has baked his way to the top and has been in business for nearly 30 years. His waffles and desserts take decadence to a new level.
Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Biracial figure skater advocates for social justice, representation in the sport
His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.
LA City Council passes motions aimed at equitable vaccine distribution
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed two motions on Wednesday with the goal of making Los Angeles' vaccine distribution equitable and inoculating low-income communities of color.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
Locals speak on significance of VP-elect Kamala Harris making history just hours after MLK Day
SoCal residents spoke on the significance of VP-elect Harris taking office just hours after MLK Day.
Graffiti on historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple being investigated as hate crime
Some members of the community blame President Trump for facilitating hatred and division.
Kaiser Permanente announces multimillion dollar pledge to 10 SoCal health equity organizations
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, Kaiser Permanente Monday announced $8.15 million in funding for 40 nonprofit and community-based organizations across the country, including 10 in Southern California, that operate programs that address systemic racism and its accompanying trauma on individuals and communities of color.
'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.
Billboard showing police killing of George Floyd goes up in West Hollywood
A billboard depicting the police killing of George Floyd is now up in West Hollywood.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid fired by Louisville police
Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.
Kenosha County DA: No charges in police shooting of Jacob Blake
Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced no charges in the August police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Fired California police officer charged with falsifying report in arrest of Black man
Former La Mesa officer Matt Dages was charged with a felony count of falsifying a police report on the May arrest of Amaurie Johnson, 23, near a trolley station in the San Diego-area city.
The Issue Is: Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, host at FOX Sports 1
This summer, amid racial justice protests following the death of George Floyd, Emmanuel Acho launched "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man", a YouTube series that would go on to spawn a best-selling book of the same name.