For more than 20 years, one of the world’s most influential global conferences has been shaped behind the scenes by a women-owned event production firm. In 2025, tbg Events celebrated […]
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Posted inEducation
Black Student Success Week 2026 on the way
On Monday, April 20, community colleges across California will kick off the seventh annual Black Student Success Week (BSSW), bringing together students, educators, policymakers, and community partners for a week […]
Posted inLocal, News
Over 200,000 Los Angeles County residents have lost Medi-Cal enrollment as a result of federal funding cuts
Since H.R.1. was passed in 2025, 200,000 LA County residents have been disenrolled from full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, roughly 1,100 people per day. One out of the five people who lost […]
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LAX community rallies to support transportation security officers
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is calling on the public, airport passengers, and business partners to support Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), who continue to […]
Posted inEducation, Local
Medical students match into residencies
Twenty-four medical students from the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine program celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 20. Following tradition, the fourth-year students simultaneously unsealed […]
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South L.A. residents gain 37 new affordable homes
More South Los Angeles residents will soon have a stable place to call home. Today, Eleos and Health Net marked the start of construction on a new 37-unit affordable housing community at 5637 S. Broadway in […]
Posted inAcross Black America, National, News
National Dignitaries, Business Leaders, Faith Leaders, and Members of the Entertainment World Will Pay Their Final Respects to Reverend Jesse L. Jackson
On Friday, March 6, the country will continue to bid farewell to Civil Rights humanitarian and minister, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson at the House of Hope. Additional speakers and performers […]
Posted inEntertainment, Local
Stars shine bright at the 34th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival
The 34th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) concluded its dynamic run in Los Angeles Sunday with an unmistakable message: Black storytelling is not a moment — it […]
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Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas Joins Mayor Bass, South LA Leaders to celebrate Prophet Walker’s clemency
This past Saturday, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joined elected officials representing South Los Angeles in hosting a community celebration honoring Prophet Walker in recognition of his recent clemency and his remarkable […]
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Mayor Bass, local leaders announce nearly $100 million in proposed funding for Exposition Park
Mayor Karen Bass joined local leaders on Monday at Exposition Park to announce nearly $100 million in proposed funding to execute critical renovations, infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades, and other […]
