The second annual “Stigma Is Silly HIV Comedy Show” on December 7, 2024, at Charles R. Drew University used humor, featuring Tony Baker, Chaunte Wayans, and host Chelley Chelle, to combat HIV stigma, promote sexual health awareness, and foster community dialogue.
The Zawadi Cultural Collective and Zawadi Troop 3246 presented Black in the Valley’s Kwanzaa Marketplace and Celebration on Dec. 7. The event featured Santa, an indoor marketplace, food vendors, music and line dancing, a Kwanzaa village and play area, and a toy giveaway for ages 3 through 18.
This holiday season you can give children ages four and over the gift of learning more about Black Culture. Two Los Angeles based moms, Dr. Anndretta Lyle and Stacy Kirk, who are experts in cultural education and technology respectively, have come together with a solution called Thrive Culture Box.
The best way to help the entire household practice healthy habits is simple: by practicing together.
Councilwoman Heather Hutt will host a community swearing in ceremony on Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at First AME Church.
“The Rebel Girls” has done the hard work to snag a possible short list consideration for Best Short Narrative Film at the 97th Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The film is actively striving to be shortlisted with the official Oscar shortlist to be announced on December 17.
Author Bessie White is looking to help change that for many others as she did herself with her new book, “My Bess Story for God’s Glory.”
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to spending decades as a literary celebrity who shared blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality, has died.
As Mayor Karen Bass is nearing her second anniversary in office, she is reflecting on the strides her administration has made to transform Los Angeles while addressing the needs of all its residents.
Leslie Odom Jr.’s captivating performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall showcased his talent, collaboration, and inspiration for emerging artists.
A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, two of the largest public university systems in the nation. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press he will introduce the bill as lawmakers meet in the Capitol to swear in new members for a new legislative session. They also will convene a special session to consider ways to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. The incoming Trump administration
Councilmember Tim McOsker, in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Mayor Karen Bass, the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, and the East Side Riders Bike Club, will launch a door-to-door water testing awareness campaign aimed at engaging residents across Watts.
U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation on Nov. 21 that would allow individuals serving decades-long federal sentences to petition courts for a sentence reduction or release after having served at least 10 years of their sentence.
The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer.
The Brotherhood Crusade and Dodgers Foundation united to bring Thanksgiving joy to South Los Angeles families through a community-driven Grab and Go event.