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Local News
LA Civil Rights Department Honors Second Chance Month with Screening at LA Live
In honor of Second Chance Month, the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) joined …
L.A. Alumnae Deltas and Crenshaw United Methodist Church Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (LAAC) in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host …
City National Bank Donates Book Vending Machine to Crete Academy in South L.A.
To help celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, City National Bank, through its Reading is The Way up® literacy program, recently donated …
Kelvin Davis Isn’t Just Changing Fashion — He’s Changing Lives
Kelvin Davis' new book, "Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy," slated for release this year, offers a bold …
Kelly Alexander’s Runway to Success
Kelly-Anne Alexander is the picture of determination and perseverance, never once giving up on her dreams, even when the circumstances …
Shardé Skahan Shares Her Goals as President of the Black Women Lawyers Association
Shardé Skahan felt drawn to law studies since she was a high school student. After being encouraged by her parents …
‘Give The Band a Hand’ Gala Helps California Jazz Musicians
The California Jazz Foundation (CJF) presents its annual “Give the Band a Hand” Gala fundraiser on Saturday April 26, at …
Tev’s Kitchen: Jamaican Food Made With Love
If you want to eat at Tev’s Kitchen (1905 West 48th Street, LA 90062), make sure you arrive early because …
Cedars-Sinai, Black Men in White Coats Team Up for Third Annual Youth Summit
More than 1,000 middle school, high school and college students gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for Cedars-Sinai’s third …
Ta’Rhonda Jones Uplifts Love on Screen and Empowers Dreams in Real Life
Her latest project places her right back in the hearts and homes of audiences as the host of Season 2 …
COMTO Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders in Transportation
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) honored the extraordinary accomplishments of women leaders in the transportation industry with a …
National News
Alexis Herman, 1st Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, Dies at 77
Alexis M. Herman, the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, passed away today, April 25. She …
DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color
Case Western Reserve University student. Justen Pippens poses for a photo outside the recently closed Office …
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’
FILE - Al Sharpton speaks during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack's life at The …
Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall
FILE - Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. poses for a portrait in New York on …
Entertainment
‘Hello America’ Offers Raw Truth, Reckoning, and Conversations That Matter
“Hello America: A Man Laws Inauguration” is returning to the stage for a second leg, this time in North Hollywood, …
Pierre Sims’ Path From Flight Medic to Hollywood Filmmaker
Pierre Sims is a former military flight medic turned actor and filmmaker, channeling global experience into bold, self-made stories on …
DeWanda Wise Leads Geffen Playhouse Production of ‘Furlough’s Paradise’ with Power, Purpose, and Presence
What drew Wise in wasn’t just the story, but the emotional terrain it covered. “I feel like I’ve always had …
‘Highly Favored’ Shines with Michael Colyar, KiKi Shepard, Chico Benymon, and Creator Bentley Kyle Evans
That ability to balance emotional storytelling with moments of joy and levity is part of Evans’ vision. “This show is …
Sports
Clippers Dominate Nuggets 117-83 in Game Three
The Los Angeles Clippers put on a strong offensive performance to defeat the Denver Nuggets 117-83 in Game three of …
Lakers Even Series At 1-1 With 94-85 Win Over Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a pivotal breaking point after dropping Game 1 in a dramatic fashion during its first …
Cali War Prepared to Fight in 2025
The Cali War women’s tackle football team aims to contend this year. The team has a family atmosphere along with …
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects on Jackie Robinson
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies gathered for a team reflection at …
Opinion
We Cannot Fix What We Will Not Face
I believe deep in my head and in my heart that Black people are brilliant, bold and beautiful. But brilliance, …
It’s Not the Age of an American; It’s America
I was reading that the new Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg plans to back progressive primary challengers against …
Does Rick Caruso Support DEI Programs?
The Trump Administration has launched a full-fledged campaign to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs nationwide in academia, business, employment, …
The Price of Injustice: Nathan Hochman Must Apply the Law Fairly, NOT Selectively
The facts speak for themselves. And the District Attorney’s failure to justify the patently unfair and disparate treatment speaks volumes.
Religion
Rare Recordings of L.A. Choirs to Be Part of Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive
“The Saviour Home Record Library,” a 40-album set of Black gospel choirs in 1960s Los Angeles, is being digitized by …
Carlos Simon’s ‘Good News Mass’ Centers Black Sacred Sound and L.A. Talent
: The Los Angeles Philharmonic premiered Carlos Simon’s “Good News Mass” on Thursday, April 18, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. …
Cory Henry Brings Grammy-Winning Gospel Soul to Inglewood for Easter Celebration
On Easter Sunday, April 20, Grammy-winning artist Cory Henry returns to his spiritual roots at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood …
CeCe Winans Ministers on ‘American Idol’s Easter Special’
This Easter Sunday, April 20, 17-time Grammy-winning vocalist and Gospel music icon CeCe Winans is set to minister on "American …