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Founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth, Allensworth is “the first and only California town to be founded, financed and governed by Black Americans.”

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” pianist Paul Cornish picks his most transcendent, challenging, and inspiring favorites, from Joni Mitchell to Jason Moran.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law today declaring June 19, commonly referred to as Juneteenth , a federal holiday.

Joe Mathews says, “If America needs a 1/6 commission, then California must have a 3/13 commission.”

Joan Silber writes about life's strange surprises in her new book, “Secrets of Happiness."

Retired? Not on your life, or hers.

Metropolis playlist, June 20, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for June 17, 2021.

More people are experiencing homelessness in New York City than in all of LA County.