When Harrell Holmes Jr. was seven, he watched an old VHS movie over his grandmother’s house in Saginaw, Mich. which would change his life forever. “I saw this group dancing […]
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Posted inEducation
Helping the community’s youth
The Al Wooten Center has been a staple in the community since the early ‘90s creating a pipeline of helping students and families attain a high level of academic success […]
Posted inHealth, Local
Opportunity for 400,000 Californians to enroll in affordable insurance
A new federal rule takes effect on Monday, opening the door for nearly 400,000 people to enroll in a more-affordable health plan through Covered California. The change means families who […]
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Coyotes expand natural habitat to sites near you
Coyotes have become more common and more concentrated in urban areas. From Baldwin Park to Baldwin Hills — and even further into South Los Angeles — coyotes have found there […]
Posted inEntertainment
A scholarly symposium in Expo Park
The future of African-America’s sway over the arts was manifested with an overflow crowd in place at the first inauguration of the Black Comics Festival held at the California African […]
Posted inHealth, Local
Sugar-sweetened beverages pose ongoing concern to health of youth
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released a report last month showing that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) — drinks with added sugar such as soda, […]
Posted inGovernment, Local
Emergency declared in homeless crisis
On Monday, the Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Janice Hahn joined LA Mayor Karen Bass in the city’s Emergency Operations Center as the mayor signed an […]
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Dodgers All Star Mookie Betts honored by Brotherhood Crusade
Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts was honored with the Pioneer of African American Achievement Award by the Brotherhood Crusade Dec. 9, at the organization’s 54th Annual Award Gala. The event […]
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State’s Black Caucus welcomes new members
On Dec. 5, new members were sworn in at the State Capitol on the first day of the 2022-23 Legislative session. There are many new faces to join the California […]
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Los Angeles Public Library expands digital equity and inclusion efforts
As part of its commitment to fostering digital equity and inclusion throughout Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is expanding its popular Tech2go Computer Bundle program. This program […]
