The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles is having its 36th Annual Young Black Scholars (YBS) Academic Kickoff and College Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Category: Education
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Parents complain Southland schools require much more green space
As the Southland endures a record-breaking heat wave, a parents coalition has demanded more green space and shade on playgrounds in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), saying the […]
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Palmdale School District backs new independent study program
Palmdale School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a material revision to The Palmdale Aerospace Academy’s (TPAA) charter petition to allow for the addition of an Independent Study program for […]
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Regional program to teach small business
Small business contractors should clear Tuesdays in September as the LA regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP) will host free webinars for contractors to teach techniques, principles, best practices, […]
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Break into showbiz
High School Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade, college students and adults up to 25 years old are invited to learn about Hollywood movie sound post production at a […]
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Coca-Cola scholarships available
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles organization recently announced the availability of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship. This is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year […]
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Learn4Life helps disadvantaged kids
Ann Abajian, a representative of Learn4Life, interviewed with OW to discuss the importance of the program, its impact, and how teachers and students have been affected by the pandemic and […]
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Canceling student loan debt
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement canceling student loan debt of up to $20,000 for specific borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said applications for relief under the plan should be […]
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Micro-racism and trauma
When it comes to mental health and how to deal with it, the advice given to the Black community varies from person to person and from solution to solution, depending […]
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Recognizing various trauma crises
Mental health is a leading cause of suicide for adults and kids. Teenagers have struggled with increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior for much of the past decade. […]
