BY Kristina Dixon | ACROSS BLACK AMERICA Meet Mario Mack, a 12-year-old African-American boy from Fairfield, Alabama, who is the young entrepreneur behind J’s Pop-Up Shaved Ice. Starting when he […]
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DWP all-female board provides historic leadership
The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners oversees and sets policy for the nation’s largest municipal utility, serving more than four million residents of Los Angeles
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National Bankers Association on Sillicon Valley, Signature bank closures
The National Bankers Association (NBA – the trade organization for Minority-Owned Banks) President & CEO Nicole Elam Esq. and Chairman Robert James II released the following statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank:
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Local Business Owner, Kisha Collier, Named to NSBA Leadership Council
California – Kisha Collier, Funded w/Lady K, Victorville was recently selected to serve on the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis.
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MEND spreads resources
The housing crisis in California is at an all-time high, and many resources and attention have been brought to it by Mayor Karen Bass as she declared a state of emergency to figure out solutions for the homeless.
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Local restaurant recognized
Recognizing the significant economic impact that Black-owned businesses contribute to California’s economy, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) was joined by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Black […]
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Race Communications improves internet speed in Lancaster
Race Communications has announced the commencement of its fiber-based, multi-gig service in the City of Lancaster, making it the first city in California with internet speeds of up to 10Gbps […]
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Metro to take on homeless issue
Mayor Karen Bass participated in her first Metro Board meeting Jan 26 and agenda item 19 was of particular concern. It dealt with the organization’s possible future work in helping […]
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Bank to compensate over redlining
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that City National Bank has agreed to commit more than $31 million to boost lending to Black and Latino home buyers in […]
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LA Urban League appoints Cynthia Mitchell Heard new officer
Cynthia Mitchell Heard has joined the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The announcement was made by Ambassador Michael A. Lawson, president and CEO of […]
