Oya Apparel Battles Against Female Health Issues
March 23, 2023
Mitchella Gilbert, a product of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, created the athletic apparel line Oya that is centered around women’s health.
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GLAAACC Honors Long Beach Mayor and L.A. Council President at Economic Awards Dinner
March 16, 2023
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian are among the honorees at the 29th Economic Awards Dinner sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 30, at JW Marriott LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
BBA Presents 2023 Salute to Black Women Business Conference
March 16, 2023
The Black Business Association (BBA) will present its 2023 Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, at the Hyatt Regency LAX.
Black-Owned Manufacturing Company: Black Panther and Roots Naturelle USA
February 28, 2023
Black Panther and Roots Naturelle USA, is one of the largest Black-owned manufacturing companies in the beauty industry. They produce for their private labels in addition to many other mainstream companies–the manufacturing company is based in Los Angeles, California.
A Billion Dollar Fund Is Helping California Homeowners Make Past Due Mortgage Payments
December 22, 2022
Relief is available for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to financial hardships caused by the Pandemic. The California Mortgage Relief Program is providing a lifeline for qualifying California property owners, especially in underserved communities. Proponents of the program regard it as a safeguard to protecting generational wealth and assets. “If you are deemed eligible and approved, we send the payment directly to your servicer or the county in which the home resides for the property tax payment, and then they’re caught up,” said CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation President Rebecca Franklin, who was appointed
Sports Innovation Conference Shows the Business and Impact of Sports
December 8, 2022
The 2022 L.A. Sports Innovation Conference touched on several topics including community outreach, business opportunities, and NIL deals.
Eleven86: Black-Owned Real Artesian Water Brand
September 8, 2022
Marquis Forge, Founder and CEO, MRaine Industries, LLC is the man behind Eleven86, an artesian water company. The core of this firm is to be in a position to give hope to their community while providing a source of clean water.
Plan to Phase Out Sales of Gas-Powered Cars in 2035 Has Long Road Ahead
September 8, 2022
California has announced a new policy that will phase out the sale of gas-operated vehicles in 2035, thirteen years from now. But that ambitious effort to protect the environment leaves some unanswered questions.
Wellness Group Celebrates 21 Years of Empowering Women
July 21, 2022
The Wellness Group presents their 21th Annual Healthy Lifestyle Forum, “Conversation with Change A Maker,” on Saturday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., via Zoom.
Bank of America Awards More Than $4 Million in Grants to Southern California Nonprofits In First Round of Funding
July 14, 2022
Bank of America today announced it has recently awarded more than $4 million in grants to 152 nonprofits across Southern California to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families.
SecurSolution Creates Hundreds of Jobs for Local Residents
June 9, 2022
Monicia Scott strives to transform lives through economic empowerment and empowering others is exactly what she has done as the business manager of SecurSolution INC., which is based in Torrance and currently employs 345 people in security, administrative, accounting and support positions.
First Black Woman Winery Owner Releases Memoir
June 9, 2022
Vintner Iris Rideau, the first Black woman in the United States to establish a winery, will release her memoir, “From WHITE to BLACK: One Life Between Two Worlds,” on June 19, in celebration of Juneteenth.
Legalzoom And L.A. Sparks Launch Multi-Year Partnership to Support Small Businesses
May 11, 2022
LegalZoom & Sparks Partner to Empower and Uplift Women Entrepreneurs
Communities do not trust institutions. This is how we’re regaining it.
April 7, 2022
Americans have lost trust in the ability of large institutions like the federal government, national media, and large companies – even big banks – to understand or care about their needs. This view is justified, particularly among communities of color and low-income households.
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk Takes the Helm at Center by Lendistry
April 7, 2022
If you don’t know Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, you should. She is quintessentially LA, a hometown girl who wanted to do good for her community and did.