Noble says creativity is a very human endeavor of self-expression, and there is dignity in the art people produce, especially amongst Black creatives and performers. People of color do not want to lose their ability to create work that is beautiful, meaningful, and inspiring, she adds.
Although they may not be household names, their exceptional craftsmanship has been enjoyed by many locally and internationally, creating a reputation that precedes them. With a 20-year marriage, George and Felecia of Vitality Furniture are not just partners in life but also in business, making them a creative business force to be reckoned with which is why they are a true “power couple”.
Council President Pro Tem Marqueece Harris-Dawson along with Martin Muoto, founder and CEO of SoLa Impact; and Sherri Francois, executive director of SoLa Foundation held a groundbreaking for the SoLa Tech and Entertainment Center last week.
The Black Pot Supper Club features Chef Martin Draluck’s intimate communal dinner experience that shares and explores American history through highlighting recipes and dishes created by enslaved chefs.
The high cost of housing, predatory financing programs, and the temporary nature of a critical government assistance program are all factors making it harder for Black Californians to buy homes — or keep the ones they already own. Policy leaders, building industry organizations and other concerned advocates are expressing concern that, if left unchecked, this crisis could worsen. “We have a massive housing shortage, and we should do everything we can to increase the production of housing throughout the entire state, not just infill areas,” said Cornelius Burke, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Smart planning can get you ahead of the holidays and leave you with funds for merrymaking the way you want. Consider these five tips to minimize holiday debt.
Black America’s wealth gap can be closed by more individuals actively participating in new economies. The old economy relies on manipulation and debt to reshuffle wealth, while the new economy creates wealth where it previously did not exist.
Workers in industry and in government have taken to the streets, stopped work, voted to strike, held picket signs, demanded higher wages, better benefits as well as stronger workplace protections — all in the wake of massive corporate profits, the cost of living going up, skyrocketing rent, and the arrival of Artificial Intelligence.
Ashley Farley, also known as “Ashcooks” is a multifaceted plant-based enthusiast, curator of plant-based events, skincare alchemist, foodie and plant-based cook, all in one. Born and raised in San Jose, Farley moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to study social work at USC, and has been in the field of Public Child Welfare since 2007.
Uplifting women, producing, managing artists, and creating businesses are some of the hats that Alicia Etheredge-Brown wears in her daily life.
When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica Clanton-Higgins $10,000 in August, the 46-year-old businesswoman says she felt empowered and recognized.
Diverse Representation, an organization dedicated to increasing the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers, publicists and financial advisors who work in the sports and entertainment industries, hosted its inaugural Diverse Representation Week on August 7-11, in Los Angeles, California.
Council President Pro Tempore Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Mayor Karen Bass will open two new Permanent Supportive Housing Developments on Crenshaw Boulevard on Saturday, August 26, at 11 a.m., at Hope on Hyde Park and Depot at Hyde Park, located at 6501 and 6527 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles.
As many business owners soon recognize, however, the launch is just the beginning of their entrepreneurship journey. Once you’re open for business, it’s time to start thinking about how to grow and scale your company for longer-term success.
Clarence Avant affectionately known as “The Black Godfather” passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Clarence Avant whose leadership and influence has been felt for decades in the music, sports, entertainment and political world along with an unwavering advocacy for African Americans and all those less fortunate was 92 years old.