Manuel Godoy is shifting the animation industry by solely focusing on Black stories…
Author Archives: John W. Davis, OW Reporter
Streaming video usage and digital book checkouts up significantly
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020…
“The Plant Mon” has become pandemic success story
A Los Angeles man has used his green thumb to turn his passion into a pandemic success story…
Pharrell Williams inspires Black youth to pursue equity through music
YELLOW, an education non-profit funded by singer Pharrell Williams…
Tobacco kills too many Black people in California
Smoking increases the risk of the most severe impacts of COVID-19…
Juvenile justice system being updated to protect and educate youth in LA County
A plan is underway to improve living conditions and education services for youth in LA County’s juvenile justice system…
The challenges of vaccine distribution in the African-American community
The Black community could become even more of an epicenter for the coronavirus…
Author Eric Jerome Dickey dies
Eric Jerome Dickey, a beloved New York Times bestselling author, died Jan. 3…
Kamala Harris: 2020 Newsmaker of the Year
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Kamala Devi Harris will be sworn-in as the Vice President of the United States of America..
Leimert Park business thrives during COVID-19 pandemic
Not all Black-owned businesses are struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…

