With November being National Diabetes Month, it’s important to know the risk factors associated with this disease, and what you can do to lower your chances of developing this serious illness that affects millions of people in America.
With over 30,000 youth in the foster care system annually, Los Angeles County has an urgent need for advocates to ensure that its cases receive necessary help with education, mental and physical wellbeing, and safe and stable placement.
The West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center, a vital community resource dedicated to uplifting and supporting families in the Los Angeles area, has been serving the community since February 1, 2024.
For decades Black communities have been disproportionately affected by mental health issues that have led to barriers in accessing decent and comprehensive healthcare.
Los Angeles Comic Con returned on Oct. 4-6, reinforcing its status as L.A.’s largest event for comics, animation, sci-fi, and pop culture. With over 125,000 attendees, the convention was lively and filled to the brim with star power, creatives, and fans.
Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face barriers to traditional programs.
“It is like a dream come true that I never thought was possible,” said Fernando Pullum about his community center receiving a $10,000 grant from Band Together For Music Education recently in Leimert Park.
In Huntington Beach, CA, the largest gathering of Black surfers in history was united again this year. A Great Day in The Stoke was established to create a safe space for Black surfers to connect.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor’s 2024 statistics, Americans spend an average of 322 hours a year on cooking- and that doesn’t even include grocery shopping. For many, it’s a far-off dream to have a private chef and reclaim hundreds of hours that could be dedicated to family, work, or travel. For some, however, hiring a private chef is not just feasible, but necessary.
Haywood Park Community Hospital was the closest hospital for many in Brownsville, Tennessee, a rural city in the western part of the state.
Stanley Jordan, the legendary jazz guitarist known for his innovative “touch technique,” recently brought his musical brilliance and passion for mentorship to South Los Angeles.
Majorr Smith leads healing movements Healing Hause and Choosetarian.
The Compton High School Alumni Association (CHSAA) and the Compton Unified School District Governing Board of Trustees will host the 21st Annual Alumni Family Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Benjamin O. Davis Middle School, located at 621 W. Poplar in Compton.
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