The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and its resource partners will host a small business enterprise certification workshop today at 10 a.m.
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Posted inFood
Winning back weeknight cooking
Moms pride themselves on serving their families wholesome, homemade meals. But here’s the reality: 60 percent of moms think that coming up with dinner ideas is more difficult than getting their children to go to bed on time.
Posted inEntertainment
Confusion dominates Hollywood as the industry continues to struggle with inclusion
Recently filmmakers from the upcoming Pan African Film Festival showcased their work at UCLA’s Bunche Center for African American Studies “Images of Blackness” film series. Afterwards, a lively discussion was held,
Posted inEntertainment
Tuskegee Airmen play takes flight once more
Focusing on hope, endurance, and accomplishment, “Fly” is a play that tells the story of the first African American Army Air Corp fighters known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
Posted inLocal Politics
Safety tips for stormy weather
With meteorologists, climatologists and assorted experts estimating that this year’s El Nino winter storms will be the strongest in years—and more rain forecasted for next week–the city of Palmdale is urging residents to be prepared for any number of storm-related incidents.
Posted inLocal Politics
New law gives families, law enforcement tool to potentially stop some gun violence
In the wake of a set of executive orders issued by President Barack Obama designed to restrict access to guns by those deemed undesirable,
Posted inCovers
Shopping Black: An empowering experience
Despite having spending power of $1 trillion, Blacks spend less money in Black-owned businesses than other racial and ethnic groups do in businesses owned by members of their groups/ethnicities, according to a 2014 report by Nielsen and Essence Magazine.
Posted inLocal Politics
Big plans slated for Leimert Park Village
As the Crenshaw/LAX Metro Line moves toward its expected 2019 opening, that won’t be the only project in the area caught in the gleaming spotlight of pride. County officials this month have unveiled final recommendations on what may be a historic
Posted inLocal Politics
Jannie Ligons is the Woman of the Year
Jannie Ligons is an Oklahoma City grandmother who left a friend’s house to drive home. She collided with Daniel Holtzclaw, the rogue police officer who seemed to think it was part of his duty to sexually abuse Black women. He raped them because he could.
Posted inLocal Politics
Sand available for El Nino
The city of Lancaster has announced six locations throughout the community