Dove and Academy Award-winning filmmaker and CROWN Act advocate Matthew A. Cherry recently announced an official partnership to ensure the next generation of Black kids develop a positive relationship with […]
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Danny Glover chosen as celebrity ambassador of PanAfrican Film Festival
Actor Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon”) will be the Pan African Film Festival’s (PAFF) 2022 celebrity ambassador. The 30th annual festival will be held in-person and online Feb. […]
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Crenshaw community planning group needed to partner with UCLA
Community residents are invited to apply to participate in the UCLA Urban Planning Community Collaborative: “Crenshaw Rising.” The UCLA Urban Planning Community Collaborative (formerly known as “Community Scholars”) is a […]
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LASD reminder: Celebrate responsibly and drive sober… or get pulled over
This holiday season, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department […]
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Compton College honored nursing graduates at virtual pinning ceremony
Compton College held a Virtual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Dec.16, in honor of 27 students who graduated with an associate of science degree. “I’m so proud of these nursing students […]
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Travel crunch returns to LAX; more people taking road trips
Many undaunted by high gas prices Millions of Southern California residents will be hitting the road or boarding airplanes for the winter holiday season, with the travel crunch ongoing for […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, News
Health officials warn ‘massive’ wave of infections in January
Huge increase in omicron variant Top federal health officials warned in a recent briefing that the omicron variant is rapidly spreading in the United States and could peak in a […]
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LA Sanitation & Environment hosting blankets and socks drive
As colder weather arrives in Los Angeles, many of the city’s unsheltered residents struggle to keep warm. The Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division (SRCRD) of LA Sanitation and Environment is […]
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South Los Angeles broadband investment
The city Department of Public Works has announced that parts of Los Angeles—including South LA—will benefit from a $6 billion state investment in California’s broadband Infrastructure. The funding, through Senate […]
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Ring in the 2022 New Year with healthcare savings
The New Year is right around the corner and it’s a time to set new goals. One opportunity that everyone should embrace is to make sure to have access to […]
