According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, about 50,000 to 60,000 people can be found homeless on any given night in
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Jenesse Center launches Purple Purse fundraiser for domestic violence
Since 1980, Jenesse Center Inc. has been helping families to escape and overcome the trauma of domestic violence.
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New web store celebrates Black inventors
African American youth looking for a dose of inspiration now may have found a good source to pull from following the recent launch of
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Public Defender Mental Health program wins top ten award
A new LA County Public Defender program that assists incarcerated, mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients has won a
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Mystery Book Club to discuss Hillerman reboot
The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Discussion Group “Mystery, Murder and Mayhem” will discuss the book Spider Woman’s Daughter by Anne Hillerman on
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Registration begins for ‘Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy’
The city of Palmdale is accepting registration for its upcoming session of the “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy.”
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Public invited to meet with L.A. elected officials
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has invited the public to hear from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Council President Herb Wesson, City Attorney Mike Feuer, City Controller Ron Galperin and members of the L.A. City Council during Access City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Career program launched to benefit graduating Black college students
A partnership has been announced between Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and HBCUConnect.com, the largest social network and career site targeting the students, faculty, and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Annual Faith Awards announces honorees
The fifth Annual Faith Awards will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Marriott Marina Del Rey honoring nine individuals selected this year for their ongoing community involvement
Since its inception more than 20 years ago, Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited has inspired and enabled all women of color—especially those from disadvantaged circumstances—to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
