No recognition of Women’s History Month would be complete without a look at women-led nonprofit organizations.
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Small Business Admin. closes out Women’s History Month
Women are the fastest growing entrepreneurial segment in the country but obtain capital at disproportionately lower rates than their male colleagues. Women of color are even less represented in obtaining […]
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Making ‘Black Friday’ a Black Friday
Shopping local in Leimert Though many of us have heard that it is best to shop local and recycle those Black dollars, that may be made even easier with today’s […]
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Educating Students Together has evolved
Focus on higher education and debt free graduation Though the pandemic has curtailed plane rides and group visits to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Educating Students Together, Inc. (EST), […]
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Lifestyle changes can help prevent development of diabetes
National Diabetes Awareness Month Nearly 15 percent of Black Americans have diabetes compared to 8 percent of White Americans. According to the American Heart Association, in 2018, diabetes caused the […]
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Natasha Tash Gray: Behind the scenes in showbiz
Tasha Gray first received recognition of her writing talents while she was attending Washington Preparatory High School in South LA. For one hour, she had to write a description of how and why she was involved in a girl fight…
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Bass hosts mayoral campaign kickoff event
Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37) hosted a community campaign kickoff at L.A. Trade Tech College on Saturday and stood with supporters—other elected leaders, business leaders..
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Assemblyman Issac Bryan holds virtual town hall
Assemblyman Issac Bryan has been very busy since being sworn into office following his win in the May race for the 54th District seat. That seat, which represents a large swath of LA County…
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NNPA meets with President’s advisor
President Joe Biden’s Senior Advisor, Cedric Richmond, who serves as the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, attended a..
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Lifeguard Terrence Green wants more diversity in aquatics
It has been estimated that nearly 70 percent of Blacks do not swim, due to a variety of reasons, including…