Simply Wholesome is a Black-owned business at the southwest corner of Slauson Ave and Overhill Drive in the View Park-Windsor Hills community an unincorporated affluent neighborhood near Inglewood.
Financial empowerment, generational wealth, business strategies and more were highlighted at the Let’s Rise Economic Summit held at CSU Dominguez Hills on Aug. 31.
Using her unique skill set and global experience, Lila Brown is amplifying Olympians and Paralympians through Ella Bee Media Group. Inspired by her academic upbringing, Brown started out as a publicist but evolved into a sports agent.
Good vibes, good music and amazing food and drinks flowed as former 92.3 The Beat DJ Felicia “The Poetess” Morris and friends celebrated the 10th anniversary of Morris Media Studios in Leimert Park on Sept. 28. Located along Crenshaw Boulevard, the studio has hosted some of the most famous names in entertainment such as Tiffany Haddish, Tommy Davidson, and others. The studio developed after Ms. Morris, along with her father, the late radio DJ and noted broadcast engineer Johnny Morris, initially created a studio. “Prior to owning this studio, I built another Internet radio studio with my dad for Herb
Mel’s Fish is winding down and expanding its reach with the new name – Mel’s Farmhouse – and including healthier fare and fresh farm foods.
Darin Jones is a Century City based senior business manager with Gelfand Rennert and Feldman, LLC. Jones has 17 years of experience in accounting, and he specializes in entertainment business management. With an extensive background in city government, banking, and real estate, Jones was driven to entertainment business management out of concern for how Black entertainers incorrectly manage their wealth. “I saw how celebrities mismanaged their funds – particularly minority entertainers,” said Jones. “I wanted get out there and help them manage their finances, their investments, managing their books – managing their lifestyles.” Jones likened what he does to being
So Cal Premier Property Management specializes in managing a wide range of commercial properties including retail properties, office buildings, mixed-use buildings, industrial properties, and multi-family residences.
Foodbank of Southern California, a Black-led food bank based in Long Beach, provides much-needed groceries to L.A. County’s most food-insecure communities, especially communities of color. Under new CEO/President Brian Weaver, the food bank has seen expansion and innovation across a number of domains.
Today, Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
More than 250 news professionals representing nearly 150 media outlets attended the annual Ethnic Media Conference, Expo, and Awards held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento on Aug. 27 and 28.
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) honored Apryl Stewart, president & CEO of Skyview Concessions, with its prestigious Small Business Partner Award.
The 2nd Annual Black Business Day Expo presented by the Black Business Association (BBA) in partnership with U.S. Bank and 102.3FM KJLH, took place on Saturday, August 17.
From Po’Boys to Beignets, Creole Kings are cooking from the heart while creating an extraordinary, soulful experience in Sun Valley, CA. On October 19, during the Taste of Soul Family Festival, catch the Creole Kings on Crenshaw Blvd. serving traditional Louisiana flavors with love, care, and servitude.
While tens of thousands of Californians live in subsidized affordable housing, there is not nearly enough to satisfy demand.
Reginald “Reggie” Webb, a philanthropist and one of the most successful fast-food restaurant owners in Southern California, was laid to rest last month after a long battle with leukemia. He was 76.