In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, more than 200 women came together on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, for Black Women for Wellness’ (BWW) 3rd Annual Bra Party. The event, […]
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Posted inGovernment/Politics
Congresswoman Maxine Waters blasts President Trump’s cruel and unlawful move
On Oct. 14, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump ordered the mass firing of Department of […]
Posted inLocal, News
Black Women for Wellness to host free Mammogram & Manicure event
Black Women for Wellness To Host Free Mammogram & Manicure Event in Partnership with Watts Healthcare Corporation, Blue Haven, Every Woman Counts and McCarty Church Los Angeles, CA — October […]
Posted inLocal, News
Jabali Academy gets 100 percent attendance donations
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Jabali Academy hosted its highly anticipated 2nd annual fundraiser, “Empowering Minds,” at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The event, presented by Dr. Jon Carroll and Nkechi Okoro […]
Posted inBusiness, Financial Literacy
Wallethub’s experts share budgeting tips
As the cost of living continues to rise, effective budgeting has become more important than ever. To shed light on where Americans are managing their finances well and where there’s […]
Posted inCovers
The right to vote: An uncertain pathway for African-Americans
The hard-fought gains of the 1965 Voting Rights Act faced challenges back in July of 2022, when a Senate Republican filibuster prevented the passage of the Freedom to Vote: John […]
Posted inLocal
Spirit Awakening Foundation announces 30th anniversary gala
Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF) has announced its 30th Anniversary Legacy of Love celebration, “Voices of the Unheard,” taking place on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center in […]
Posted inAcross Black America, News
150 advocates rally at Capitol demanding Governor Newsom sign AB 7 into law
On Friday, more than 150 community leaders, students, and grassroots advocates gathered on the West Steps of the California State Capitol, calling on state lawmakers to pass AB 7, the […]
Posted inSports
Lakers legend Michael Cooper & Lonzo Williams join forces
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers icon Michael “Coop” Cooper will join Compton’s own Lonzo Williams, legendary hip-hop pioneer, to lead the 6th Annual Prostate […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, National, News
Congresswoman Maxine Waters applauds court ruling Blocking Trump
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after a federal court issued a preliminary injunction to block President Donald Trump’s […]
