It’s no secret that African-Americans have faced health disparities since they were considered citizens of this country. Not only have Black communities seen a lack of medical support, but when […]
Tag: Government
Posted inGovernment, Health, National
Civil Rights Dept. launches Stop the Hate Initiative
Incidents of racial and ethnic hate, both inter-personal expressions of hate and acts of violence, are coinciding with deepening political polarization, distrust of civic institutions, and widening racial, ethnic and […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Government, National
BLM Grassroots talks importance of ‘Black August’
Black Lives Matter (BLM) Grassroots has been supporting the Black community in different ways and situations. During a recent webinar, BLM speakers talked about Black August; an update on the […]
Posted inBusiness, Government, Government/Politics, Local
California State Board wants community suggestions, opinions
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.30. Taxpayers and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting, […]
Posted inBusiness, Government, Local
Coalition helps small businesses in Leimert Park community
Buy Black the Block has been the message in South L.A. for some good time now, and people are standing by it more and more as time goes on. Whether […]
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Kamala Harris addresses NAACP convention
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention in Atlantic City on July 18, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. […]
Posted inGovernment, Local
Biden, Harris and Hillary Clinton endorse Karen Bass for mayor
Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37) locked up some big-name endorsements recently in her bid for Los Angeles mayor, earning the backing of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along […]
Posted inBusiness, Government, Government/Politics, Local
Promoting unique employment
California has helped lead the way for the legalization of cannabis. It started in 1996 when the California government launched its first medical marijuana program to gauge how society responds […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
Fireworks explosion victims still at hotels
Councilmember Curren Price introduced a motion on July 1, that could result in relocation consultants helping displaced tenants at the Level Hotel overcome challenges that have prevented them from obtaining […]
Posted inLocal
Advocating for the community though Neighborhood Councils
Participants at a recent Center for Nonprofit Management webinar heard how Los Angeles city government is structured and the roles that elected and appointed officials play in developing and implementing […]
