Brennon Dixson is a Metro reporter covering Black communities at the Los Angeles Times. The Central Valley native graduated from Cal State Long Beach and previously reported on education and city politics in the cities of Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and Pasadena for various newspapers. Dixson enjoys watching his wild husky-Shepherds wreak havoc on his garden when not working.
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Nov. 20, 2023
Requied media literacy courses will slowly be integrated into the curriculum of California students from kindergarten through high school.
Nov. 19, 2023
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Nov. 18, 2023
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Nov. 7, 2023
In 1948, the U.S. military was desegregated. What led up to that and what has changed since was the topic of a Veterans Day panel focused on Black military service.
Nov. 11, 2023
Thousands are expected to flock to the park Sunday morning to celebrate the legacy of P-22 – and learn what’s next.
Oct. 22, 2023
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Oct. 19, 2023
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