Pastor Martin Porter, a faith-based, real estate developer, and managing partner of Logos Faith Development, is creating bridges between ministry and real estate to transform communities, creating over 2,000 units of affordable housing.
The Faith, Family and Finance Conference will soon be underway through Saturday, March 22, at New Revelation Baptist Church, 855 North Orange Grove Blvd., in Pasadena.
At the 97th Academy Awards, nine emerging filmmakers took part in the Academy Gold Rising Talent Development Program, an initiative designed to provide mentorship, career access, and hands-on experience in the film industry.
Celebration filled the air as the West Angeles Community Development Corporation presented its 31st Annual Unity Awards.
Pastor Marc Scarborough of Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. will host the 4th Annual 100 Men Praying on Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m., in the edifice located at 2521 South West View Street in Los Angeles.
Scores of people tuned in for the L.A. Wildfire Resource Webinar sponsored by Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) on Feb. 6. The virtual event was designed to help affected individuals recover by connecting wildfire survivors with agencies, nonprofits and other organizations.
Fenty Skin expands its skincare line with the Cherry Dub BHA Toner, a targeted solution for oily skin that combines salicylic acid, aloe juice, and Barbados Cherry for a refined, brightened complexion.
NYX Professional Makeup continues to push boundaries by merging music and beauty with NYXTape, a project supporting independent artists while reinforcing the brand’s presence on TikTok.
Ulta Beauty continues to stand firm in its commitment to DEI, investing in BIPOC brands, leadership programs, and inclusive hiring practices.
Acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is launching Brass Knuckle Films, a new venture that allows fans to invest in action movies and even pitch their own film concepts for a chance at full-length production.
Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed were honored at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, with Tyra Banks receiving the inaugural Luminary Spotlight.
For Terrell Tilford, the intersection of art and entertainment is about more than creativity — it’s about healing, truth-telling, and community building.
A documentary about jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison and her impact on music and humanity, is in the works. Filmmaker Tony Villani and Tim Morganfield, CEO of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center and the California Jazz and Blues Museum, lead a shared effort to keep “the Queen of Leimert Park’s” universal message of love and community alive.
I don’t know how many of you saw that clown show masquerading as a presidential address coming from America’s felon and chief last week, but please let me bring you up to speed.
Acclaimed artist JJJJJerome Ellis took the stage at UCLA’s Nimoy Theater for a performance presented by CAP UCLA on Feb. 22