Friends of Allensworth and California State Parks will be co-hosting a Founder’s Day Festival on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Col. Allensworth State Historic Park, […]
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Local students earn free rides to colleges
Although the current administration is reviewing a broad range of federal aid assistance programs, direct federal student loans and Pell grants have not been affected yet. Five local youth will […]
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Colonel Allensworth SHP Festival
Friends of Allensworth and California State Parks will be co-hosting a Black History Month Festival on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Col. Allensworth State Historic […]
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Young Black Scholars begins school year with high hopes
The end of summer not only signals “back to school,” but also back to special programs designed to enhance student educational experiences. Hence the academic kickoff and college fair held […]
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Two tours for the road: D.C. off beaten path
So it is vacation time and you have saved up for a trip to Washington D.C.. The family wants to see Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, of course, along with […]
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Women’s Month celebration honors Dr. Elaine Batchlor
Martin Luther King Community Healthcare Sixteen local women were celebrated by the LA County Board of Supervisors and the county’s Commission for Women on March 18 at the Sheraton Grand […]
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Post-pandemic pews
Goose eggs at Easter church services? There used to be a joke about “CME Christians.” Those folks who attended church services only on Christmas, Mothers Day and Easter. Now, since […]
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Deadline for August Wilson writing competition
High schoolers can learn playwriting A Feb.1 deadline has been set for the free August Wilson New Voices competition, honoring the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright by giving high school students training […]
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Plastic’s long life tends to shorten yours
Be mindful of consumption to protect families and environment Last year, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation into fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their role in causing […]
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Local maternity ward is now permanently closed
Black Women for Wellness discuss ‘healthcare desert’ Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood stopped offering maternity care services Oct. 25, leaving local expectant families without immediate access to prenatal, birthing or […]