A Life of Faith, Courage, and Forward Motion This morning, we pause with reverence. The Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed from this life, and with him a generation’s living memory of marches, sermons, negotiations, and unrelenting moral appeal. He was not simply a witness to history. He was one of its steady hands. Born in 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson entered a segregated America that had already drawn lines around his future. Yet even as a young man, he believed … [Read more...] about Remembering Jesse Jackson
Black History Month
The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation is a masterclass in legacy done right
Los Angeles is full of “legacy” talk. But most legacy is just a story we tell ourselves while the paperwork sits untouched. The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) is different. It’s proof that when impact is structured—when it’s designed to outlive you—it becomes a force that keeps working long after the headlines fade. And it starts with the woman whose name it carries. Biddy Mason’s history isn’t inspirational. It’s instructive. Bridget “Biddy” Mason was born enslaved. She … [Read more...] about The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation is a masterclass in legacy done right
LA Wildfires Devastate Altadena, Eroding Generational Wealth—How Families Can Protect Their Legacies
The Eaton Fire has reduced much of Altadena’s historic Black community to ashes, obliterating homes, businesses, and priceless family heirlooms. But beyond the physical destruction, the true loss is generational wealth—built over decades and now at risk of disappearing entirely. For families like that of Dr. Dorothy Ludd-Lloyd, whose six-generation home on East Mariposa Street was reduced to rubble, the grief extends far beyond bricks and mortar. “She doesn’t want not just her history, but her … [Read more...] about LA Wildfires Devastate Altadena, Eroding Generational Wealth—How Families Can Protect Their Legacies
Honoring Heritage: Attorney Collins Explores the Kinsey Collection in Honor of Black History Month
Stepping into the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, Attorney Collins was immediately struck by the profound journey behind this remarkable exhibition. The narrative of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey intricately intertwines with the rich tapestry of African American history, reflecting resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of a community. As Attorney Collins experienced the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, she felt a surge of reverence for the … [Read more...] about Honoring Heritage: Attorney Collins Explores the Kinsey Collection in Honor of Black History Month
