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City of Angels: Racism among Powerful L.A. Politicians

Last week, a leaked audio recording from October 2021captured former LA city Council President Nury Martinez making racist and demeaning remarks about Black people, indigenous immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, as well as Jewish and Armenian people. Martinez was talking with other LA City Council Members Gil Cedillo, and Kevin de Leon; also present was Ron … Read moreCity of Angels: Racism among Powerful L.A. Politicians

What is Jazz Therapy?

Jazz Therapy-“Soothing the Soul” Introduction I am a licensed therapist with lifelong interests in Jazz, spirituality, and current events, especially civil rights and women’s, issues (which are more comprehensively human issues).  This newsletter/blog is an effort to incorporate all of these subjects into a basic goal of leading a more meaningful and thoughtful life.  Or, … Read moreWhat is Jazz Therapy?