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California Capitol news you might have missed
Tony Thurmond: USC, KABC and Univision Debate Shuts Out Gubernatorial Candidates of Color Four Democrats in the race for California governor are urging their rivals to skip an upcoming debate […]
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Medical students match into residencies
Twenty-four medical students from the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine program celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 20. Following tradition, the fourth-year students simultaneously unsealed […]
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Highlighting 100 years of Black History
The Black experience in America is a unique microcosm of beauty, pain, triumph, and resilience. Historically, Black people have navigated slavery, its effects, systemic racism, and inequality, which still shows […]
Posted inEducation, Guest Opinions
Reverse-racism lawsuit against LAUSD flies in the face of history
A new lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is not about protecting or upholding equality; to the contrary, it is about rewriting who counts as a victim […]
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California Teachers Association rally behind Prop. 50
In a bold move reflecting the urgency of the times, the California Teachers Association (CTA) has thrown its weight behind Proposition 50, an initiative spearheaded by Governor Gavin Newsom aimed […]
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Jabali Academy gets 100 percent attendance donations
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Jabali Academy hosted its highly anticipated 2nd annual fundraiser, “Empowering Minds,” at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The event, presented by Dr. Jon Carroll and Nkechi Okoro […]
Posted inBusiness, Financial Literacy
How housing counselors help people buy homes
Buying a home is one of the biggest steps a person can take. But for many people, it can feel confusing and even scary. There are so many things to […]
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Groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and The Watts Empowerment Center, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the State of California, broke ground […]
Posted inHealth
LADWP’s 3rd Annual Women’s Career & Wellness Expo
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, in partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, hosted the 3rd annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo Saturday, which […]