The Southern California Black Worker Hub’s 2nd Annual Black August Commemoration, held Aug. 13 at The Gathering Spot, brought together a vibrant tapestry of community, culture, and worker-led resistance. The […]
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Muralist Robert Vargas dedicates his work to the community
Project Angel Food is proud to announce that internationally renowned muralist Robert Vargas will begin live-painting a three-story tribute mural on the building of the organization’s Vine Street headquarters at […]
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Six suspected gangsters arrested in LA sex trafficking indictment
Six suspected members and associates of a South Los Angeles street gang were arrested on Aug. 13, on federal charges alleging they acted as pimps to promote and manage sex […]
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LA28 is selling venue naming rights
For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 announced today it has created the opportunity for corporations to purchase naming rights at competition venues. […]
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Los Angeles County celebrates opening of Skid Row Care Campus
Elected officials and homeless advocates today celebrated the formal opening of the Skid Row Care Campus, a service hub for unhoused individuals that provides a range of health and housing […]
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Nissan and Uptown Vineyard partner for major event
Our Weekly interviewed Lloryn Love-Carter, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at Nissan, about Nissan’s partnership with Uptown Vineyard and the Black cultural event held at Martha’s Vineyard. The event begins Aug. […]
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SoCal Edison launches compensation program for Altadena wildfire victims
Even as the cause of the Eaton wildfire was still being investigated, Southern California Edison said today it will offer to quickly pay and resolve claims from victims, apparently in […]
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In-N-Out seeks arbitration of Black former employee’s hair discrimination suit
A 21-year-old Black man from Carson who is suing the In-N-Out Burger chain for at least $3.2 million, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2024 for complaining about what he […]
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Ex-Banker and brother charged in LA in $2.7M COVID-19 Benefits Fraud Scheme
A former Wells Fargo banker and his brother are facing federal charges in Los Angeles alleging they fraudulently obtained nearly $2.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds and small business loans […]
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Port of LA to Boost Trade Connections with California’s Central Valley
The Port of Los Angeles has signed an agreement with the city of Shafter and The Wonderful Company to boost two-way trade connections between Southern and Central California, it was […]
