The BET Experience began its week-long activities with a kick-off concert at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on June 18. The show, which was hosted by KJLH’s DJ Malski, featured vocal artist Monica, V. Bozeman, Bilal, Luke Jakes, and Tish Hyman.
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Local toy company helps 25,000 Southern California foster children at an event in Compton
Thousands of foster children throughout Southern California were given the magic and joy of play, thanks to the generous support of more than 50 participating toy companies and 250 local toy industry volunteers brought together today by the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA) at TIF’s annual “Play Your Part” event.
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Expo Line glides into Santa Monica
Sixty-three years after the last Pacific Electric Red Car trolley made the trip from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica, commuters will be able to take a train between those two locations.
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Student Athlete of the Week
Justin Haasan Rogers has always been a winner, but he just needed to land at the right program where he could shine. Los Angeles High School has become that perfect landing spot, thanks to his abilities and the school’s resurgence which have helped make him a champion.
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Former President Clinton campaigns at LA Trade Tech
Former President Bill Clinton took the stage last weekend at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and stated that California has been good to his family.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Dorsey’s Aundrea McBride
Dorsey High School senior Aundrea McBride looks like she’ll be heading down South for college.
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Black engineers tutor students in math, science, technology
The Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers (L.A.C.B.E.) has helped many students in math and science through their Excell Program, which has been held at Cal State Dominguez Hills since 1989.
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There is only one answer to the question ‘Can I kick it?’
Remembering A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg (1970-2016)
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Student Athlete of the Week: Centennial’s Edward Macon
While many young Black men use their athletic talents for football and basketball, Centennial High School senior Edward Macon detoured off of that path and chose his own route.
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Principal launches ‘Tie Tuesdays’ at Centennial High School
Centennial High School Principal Douglas Brown is changing the appearance of the boys in his school in Compton. The effort started eight weeks ago on a Tuesday with one student and a tie. Every week since “Tie Tuesdays” has grown with the help of the students, the alumni, church members, and the community.
