Saturday at West LA College Students in grades eight to 12 are invited to join other motivated, determined, college-bound youth on a journey to becoming college-ready at the 100 Black […]
Author Archives: Lisa Fitch
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Addressing crisis in Black maternal health
Answers lie in eliminating ‘healthcare deserts’ Black Women for Wellness (BWW) recently held its annual reproductive justice conference, “Healing from Our Past, Protecting Our Present and Preparing for Our Future.” […]
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Celebrating your elders is always wise, worthwhile
Preserving our ancestor’s stories for the next generation Those blessed with elderly relatives may have access to a treasure trove of memories, details and more when it comes to genealogy […]
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Group endeavors to bring ‘brothers to breakfast table’
Black Women for Wellness honors men from community “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Black Women […]
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Crenshaw Corridor may help redefine Black Los Angeles
Major changes are underway Drivers on Crenshaw Boulevard, cannot help to note that the old, brick West Angeles Church of God in Christ has been torn down; new apartments have […]
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Framing Hollywood: ‘Indie’ filmmaker showcases work
Spotlight on Millena Gay Although the tall, white letters of the Hollywood sign are visible to most South Los Angeles residents, making a career in the business of “oscars-so-white” Hollywood […]
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Confronting the homeless crisis In Los Angeles
Getting everyone ‘Inside Safe’ The goal is fewer tents and waste on neighborhood sidewalks. And it seems that goal is within reach. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) said […]
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Avoid giving mere ‘stuff’ on mom’s special day
Highlighting two local, experiential gifts Sure chocolates are delicious and perfumes smell sweet, but what does mom really want for Mother’s Day (May 14), more stuff — or an experience […]
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Top Ladies of Distinction honor local philanthropist
Photographer has interest in teaching children “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi Michael Christopher has recently visited Australia, Haiti, Cairo and Madagascar, but he […]
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Playing a role on Earth Day
Sustainable development: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”