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05/12/2026

What do you know about the “Talented Tenth”….

What di you know about real grassroots? 🕵🏽‍♀️🖤

431 likes, 10 comments. ““You’re too militant” they say of our youth but the real question is....are you just uncomfortable when they speak truth? Youth who understand history don’t need to be silenced, they need to be developed.”

01/17/2026

Big update out of Cincinnati: a veteran police captain who was fired last year has officially been ordered back to work with full back pay.

Captain Danita Pettis, who served CPD for over 25 years and was the highest-ranking Black woman on the force at the time, was terminated in 2024 over internal allegations. Officials said she violated department policies but her supporters said the process was unfair and retaliatory.

This week, an independent panel reviewed the case and said the city got it wrong,ordering her reinstated and paid for the time she was off the job.

Now the city has to decide whether to restore her position or choose to appeal. Either way, this marks a major moment in her long career and raises bigger questions about leadership, fairness, and accountability in public service.
We are here for it Sis🫶🏿

01/16/2026

10/12/2025

Right now, everyone citywide can vote for multiple council seats. Under the plan being discussed Oct. 14, Lancaster would move to district elections — the city would be split into geographic districts, and voters in each area would choose one councilmember who lives in that district. This change is being explored to comply with California’s Voting Rights Act, which pushes cities toward district systems to make sure communities have a fair shot at representation and to avoid costly lawsuits. 

What the Oct. 14 item does: it lets the Council start the formal transition process. If they approve a “resolution of intent,” state law kicks in: multiple public hearings, draft district maps for the public to review, then a final vote. Cities that follow this “safe-harbor” path cap the fee owed to the lawyer who sent the demand letter at $30,000 (instead of risking multimillion-dollar litigation). 

Why now: Many California cities have switched to districts under the Voting Rights Act rather than fight in court — the point is to increase neighborhood-level voice and reduce legal risk. 

When/where to weigh in:
📅 Mon, Oct 14, 1:30 p.m.
📍 Lancaster City Hall, Council Chambers, 44933 Fern Ave.

Public comment is part of the process. If this moves forward, you’ll get more chances to react to draft maps before anything is finalized.

Via AV Press

10/05/2025

They are judges…..

68-Year-Old Judge Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

James B. Gosnell, Jr., a judge in Charleston County, South Carolina, has been arrested for allegedly purchasing child sexual abuse material and possessing explicit photos of infants, toddlers, and teens being molested.

Federal agents say the investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children flagged suspicious transactions. The Department of Homeland Security then traced payments made to a UK distributor, with the account tied to Gosnell’s phone, address, and email.

09/22/2025

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

Look closely at the disparities in the Antelope Valley…. 👀

High school students, especially 12th graders, are reading and learning math and science at historic lows, according to a new report from the National Assessment of Education Progress.

The report shows almost half of high school seniors are now testing below basic levels in math and reading, and approximately 35% are at or above a proficient reading level, while 32% of them had a below "basic" reading proficiency.

08/29/2025

08/19/2025

LASD is Asking for the Public's Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person, Cristayl Spencer

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Cristayl Spencer aka Akela. She is a 34-years-old female Black. She was last seen on the 38000 block of Clermont Ave, in the city of Palmdale, August 18, 2025 at 9:40 p.m.

Cristayl is 5’11”, 140lbs with brown eyes, braided shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing a red/gold scarf, brown shirt, and red basketball shorts.

Ms. Spencer suffers from diminished mental capacity and mental disabilities requiring medication.

There is concern for her well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500.