Open Letter: A Cry Against the Racism of ‘East County Today’
Dear Mr. Burkholder, We are reaching out to you to address a serious trend we have noticed in the East County Today news outlet. Online,...
The East County Northstar was formed by local African American citizens to give the 47,000 + Black residents of East Contra Costa County a voice. We are online newspaper offering editorial and opt-Ed’s articles on various aspects of Black Life in East Contra County. Often times local and national news is diluted and dispersed from a non-Black perspective. Many Black East County residents feel frustrated when our stories are ignored and misrepresented. This online paper is meant to empower, enlighten and inspire the Black community.