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Local News
Simin Hope Foundation and LAPD Host 10th Winter Wonderland and Toy Giveaway
The Simin Hope Foundation joined forces with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for their annual holiday tradition of the …
Hidden Genius Project Sponsors 12th Annual Brothers Code Event
A local nonprofit, The Hidden Genius Project, hosted its 12th Annual Brothers Code event at Inglewood High School on Dec. …
PVJOBS and EastSide K-Boy Launch “Toys 4 Us” Toy Drive to Give Back to South Central LA Community
Artist and community advocate EastSide K-Boy & PVJOBS/Re-entry Network, in collaboration with Phee-Nomenal-Women invite the public to their inaugural “Toys …
CA RISE Awards $1.85M to Six Employment Social Enterprises in 28th Senate District
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas presented six employment social enterprises located in L.A.'s 28th Senate District with $1.85 million in grant funding from …
Indie Filmmaker James Williams: ‘Life creates film, creates life’
James Williams is the son of a preacher, a Dorsey High alum, and the creative director for Raking Leaves Productions …
Hyde Park Library Celebrates 20 Years of Community and Culture on Florence Avenue
With a lively community event on Dec. 11, the Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary …
Bryonn Bain Directs Hip Hop Theater Production at Geffen Playhouse
The Geffen Playhouse hosted “WHAT IT IZ: The Spoken Wordical” on Dec. 6-7, a groundbreaking hip hop theater production written …
From Opening to Endgame: Positioning Inglewood Chess Club For Success
The Inglewood Chess Club creates an inviting space where players — from beginners to experts — can meet, compete, and …
Chase Bank Holds Community Event on Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
The Crenshaw Branch of Chase Bank held a financial education event on elder abuse and protecting the elderly from scams …
Open Enrollment Underway for Covered California Health Insurance
Covered California simplifies the process of navigating health insurance and exploring coverage options.
L.A. County Launches Holiday Grants Program to Support Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with the Pacific Asian Consortium of Employment (PACE), is launching …
National News
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after …
Nikki Giovanni, Poet And Literary Celebrity, Passes Away at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to …
Kevin Grevioux: The Visionary Film Producer, Writer, Director, and Comic Book Creator
“We hadn’t seen a Black character like that created by a Black creator,” Kevin Grevioux said, reflecting on his creation …
Ward Villas Thanksgiving Day Senior Feed Celebrates 29 Years
“We have our last orders going out to some of our senior buildings like Rosa Parks , Tuelyn Terrace, Casa …
Entertainment
Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Dwight Rhoden has blazed a path for emerging creative luminaries through his odyssey as a dancer, choreographer, professor and artistic …
Christen Austin, Storytelling Through Acrylic and Culture
Christen Austin, a premier painter and prominent figure in the Black Los Angeles art scene, is celebrated for her striking …
Remembering Robin Ayers: A Life of Connection and Inspiration
Andy Nsiele, KBLA’s board operator and audio engineer, shared a similar sentiment. “Robin was the light in the midst of …
Ricky Smiley Turns Pain into Purpose with New Book ‘Sideshow’
"When I think about parents who lost their two-year-old, I think about the 30 years I had with my son," …
Sports
Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also …
Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
The Art of Sport L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk allowed the students of La Tijera Academy of Excellence a chance …
Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
Senior golfer Koa Seymour recently signed to compete at Cal State Fullerton. Seymour noted how she enjoyed the campus; she …
USC Trojans Secure Much-Needed Win Against Montana State Bobcats
the USC Trojans men’s basketball team managed to deliver an important win against the Montana State Bobcats, securing an 86-63 …
Opinion
SB 1254: Breaking Down Barriers to Food Access for Justice-Impacted Californians
When Governor Newsom signed SB 1254 into law this fall, California took a major step in addressing food insecurity. Also …
Finding Peace in the Chaos: A Holiday Guide for Our Community
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, love, and connection. To be honest—sometimes, they’re anything but. For …
“Who Are You?” Part 2
“I am the living God,” Shimeon Kaypha (Simon Peter) answered. This was Shimeon Kaypha’s response to Yeshua when He asked, …
Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes
As for me and my house, Jesus is the reason for the season. As the story goes, Jesus came into …
Religion
New Earth Christian Church Presents ‘Carols of Compassion: Giving to the Unhoused’
Pastor Larry Dozier and the members of The New Earth Christian Church (TNECC) will host “Carols of Compassion: Giving to the …
The New Battleground for Methodists is in Africa
Hope and jubilation were palpable at the United Methodist General Conference in Spring 2024. Conservative forces that had hammered away at …
Guess Who’s Running for President of the Baptist Minister’s Conference?
Reverend Donald L. Wilson, associate minister of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, is ready to do God’s work as the new …
Finding Common Ground: The Jews of Color Initiative
The Los Angeles chapter of the national Jews of Color Initiative (JoCI), and its Professional Network brings together members and …