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- THIS IS A SAD DAY IN OUR COMMUNITY – Mark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty on 7 Counts
- Jury Deliberations Resume for 4th Day in Ridley-Thomas Corruption Trial
- Q&A with Jacqueline Stewart – A Women’s History Month Exclusive
- Dupont-Walker Enjoys Advocating and Giving Back to Her Community
- ‘Keep Going’ – Author Kellye Garret Discusses Her Novel ‘Like A Sister’
- Kappa Alpha Psi – Pasadena Alumni Chapter Celebrates 62nd Charter Anniversary
- BBA Hosts 20th Anniversary of Salute to Black Women
- SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Aid People Impacted by Gas Prices
- L.A.’s First All-Black Girl Scout Troop Remembers Their Trailblazing Leader
- Dodgers Defeat Diamondbacks in Season Opener
- ‘A Thousand and One’ – A Great First Film by A.V. Rockwell
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Local News
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Aid People Impacted by Gas Prices
SoCalGas recently announced $10 million in shareholder funding to help customers with bill assistance and to bolster community resources for those who …
L.A.’s First All-Black Girl Scout Troop Remembers Their Trailblazing Leader
Surbrida ‘Sue’ Morris founded Los Angeles’ first all-Black Girl Scouts Troop #487 in the 1960s. Morris recently passed away at …
THIS IS A SAD DAY IN OUR COMMUNITY – Mark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty on 7 Counts
Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted today, March 30, of federal bribery and conspiracy charges, along with …
African American Stars Shine at the Los Angeles High School For The Arts Foundation 6th Annual Future Artists Gala
African American stars Halle Berry, Corbin Bleu, Penny Johnson Jerald, and more shine bright at a gala fundraiser for the …
‘Keep Going’ – Author Kellye Garret Discusses Her Novel ‘Like A Sister’
Award-winning author Kellye Garrett grew up with a passion for fiction.
USC Closes Education Gap with Neighborhood Academic Initiative
The University of Southern California (USC) is helping to increase and complete college enrollment for Black students with the USC …
National News
HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs for Research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced awards totaling $5.5 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) …
Biden Visits California Community Devastated by Gun Violence
On his trip to California last week, President Joe Biden traveled to Monterey Park, approximately seven miles east of downtown …
Xernona Clayton and Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta
Civil rights icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta on March …
Kerman Maddox Appointed by President Biden to Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations
Today, March 10, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Kerman Maddox and others to the Advisory Committee for Trade …
Entertainment
‘A Thousand and One’ – A Great First Film by A.V. Rockwell
A.V. Rockwell’s feature film “A Thousand to One” opens March 31 after a successful run at the Sundance Film Festival …
Jackie Joyner Kersee’s New Book Helps Youth Achieve
Olympic track legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee released her first children’s book “Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams.” …
Unsung Heroes Leadership Foundation Holds Awards Show
Student scholars and athletes will be saluted, along with other people, at the awards show sponsored by the Unsung Heroes …
CJF Plans Event to Honor and Help California Jazz Musicians
The California Jazz Foundation will present its 11th annual “Give the Band a Hand” gala fundraiser at the Omni Los …
Podcasts
Sports
Dodgers Defeat Diamondbacks in Season Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers started their season on a high note, securing an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. This …
Student Athlete of the Week: Dechelle Brackett
Crenshaw senior Dechelle Brackett is a dual-sport athlete, competing in flag football and track. She is the captain of the …
Jackie Joyner Kersee’s New Book Helps Youth Achieve
Olympic track legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee released her first children’s book “Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams.” …
Mookie Betts Host Bowling Fundraiser
Dodgers star Mookie Betts hosted his first ever Mookie Betts + Friends Bowling Tournament at Lucky Strike at LA Live.
Op-Ed
The Cost of Affordable Housing is Lower than the Cost of Homelessness
This Fall, Duane moved into his own apartment after 15 years of homelessness. He …
COMMENTARY: “Grateful After the November Mid-Term Results
To further resist the threat of authoritarianism, we must lift up young leaders who will be democracy’s champions for this …
Significance of Karen Bass’s Election as Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
The significance and relevance of Karen Bass being elected as the first female Mayor of the City of Los Angeles …
Religion
Andrew Gouché – Godfather of Gospel Bass – to Perform at the Hollywood Bowl
Andrew Gouché is widely recognized and known as the “Godfather of Gospel Bass.” It's a label he doesn't shy away …
Words of the Week – Should Women Be Church Pastors, Teachers, and Leaders?
I just read an article about the Southern Baptist Convention cutting …
Second AME Church Presents ‘Spiritual Warfare Strategies’
Second AME Church will present a workshop on “Spiritual Warfare Strategies” on Wednesday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 …
Worship God to ‘The Sounds’ of Music Producer Terrance T. White
Maestro Terrance T. White is a talented and anointed visionary, music producer, film composer, consultant, entrepreneur, man of faith, and …