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Aaricka Washington

What does the future look like for Black communities?
May 02, 2025

What does the future look like for Black communities?

Impacts of wildfires on Black women and families, and preserving our grandmothers' stories

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
A grandmother's love
Apr 18, 2025

A grandmother's love

Impacts of wildfires on Black women and families, and preserving our grandmothers' stories

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
A love letter to the Black journalists with newsletters
Apr 04, 2025

A love letter to the Black journalists with newsletters

Continue to carve out your own creative paths. We see you. You matter.

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
Why AfroLA is NOT just another newsroom.
Mar 14, 2025

Why AfroLA is NOT just another newsroom.

We exist to uplift, challenge stereotypes and shine a light on issues that matter most to L.A.'s Black communities.

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
Black History Month Forever and Always
Feb 28, 2025

Black History Month Forever and Always

"We need a longer month."

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
In the spirit of love
Feb 14, 2025

In the spirit of love

Romance is in the air. (A welcome reprieve from wildfire smoke.)

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
‘Pasadena Made Me’: What the L.A. wildfires couldn't take away.
Jan 24, 2025

‘Pasadena Made Me’: What the L.A. wildfires couldn't take away.

We could all need some precedented times right now.

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
Peace out to 2024: Time for deep reflection
Dec 13, 2024

Peace out to 2024: Time for deep reflection

What a year we've had!

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
A real Black Friday indeed.
Nov 29, 2024

A real Black Friday indeed.

Cheers to another day to run Kendrick Lamar's GNX album back as we shop.

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
Is this really the season of thankfulness? How?
Nov 15, 2024

Is this really the season of thankfulness? How?

What really makes me thankful, even amidst chaos, grief and loss.

Aaricka Washington
Aaricka Washington
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