Rams Donate to Heads Up Foundation
September 5, 2024
The Los Angeles Rams partnered with the Heads Up Foundation to provide school supplies and backpacks to youth during the Everybody Plays and Learns Back to School resource fair.
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Family
California Coalition Hosts ‘Birth Justice & Joy’
September 4, 2024
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Thursday, Aug. 29 to attend “Birth Justice & Joy” hosted by the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice at the Grass Room in downtown Los Angeles.
Healing is a Majorr Smith Requirement
September 4, 2024
Majorr Smith leads healing movements Healing Hause and Choosetarian.
Danessa Myricks Unveils Secret to Flawless Skin
August 30, 2024
Sanaiya Wright, a young woman of color, demystifies the magic of Danessa Myricks.
Take Simple Precautions to Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in a Safe Way
August 28, 2024
With Labor Day approaching fast, many families across Southern California will travel, head to the beach, go camping, and gather with family and friends to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Compton High Plans 21st Annual Alumni Family Reunion
August 28, 2024
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.
Naomi Hutchinson Helps Community Prioritize Self-Care & Wellness with Healthy+Well
August 28, 2024
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Naomi Hutchinson had a vibrant childhood where she was able to be creative and expressive.
“Outside of school, I spent my time dancing, cheerleading and hanging out with friends,” she recalled.
Morningside High Alumni Raise Funds For Last Graduating Class
August 28, 2024
With the closure of Morningside High School in Inglewood set for June 2025, the Morningside Monarch Alumni Association (MMAA) is raising funds to sponsor all activities for the 120 seniors in the class of 2025, which will be Morningside’s last graduating class.
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August 27, 2024
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California Has Added Doula Services to Medi-Cal Coverage
August 21, 2024
Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal medical assistance program Medicaid, has announced that it is expanding access to maternal health, including doula services.
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
August 18, 2024
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.
Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why
August 18, 2024
Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Colombia to promote mental health and combat cyberbullying
August 16, 2024
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Colombia on Thursday in their first visit to the South American country, where they will take part in several events promoting mental health for young people and how to combat cyberbullying, the office of Colombia’s vice president said. Harry and Meghan were welcomed at the residence of Vice President Francia Márquez in the heart of Bogotá, where they were treated to Colombian coffee and local pastries made with cheese and yuca. Márquez and Meghan greeted each other effusively, according to a photograph released by the Archewell Foundation, the couple’s nonprofit organization. Related Stories
Leimert Park Celebrates Life and Legacy of Sika Dwimfo
August 14, 2024
Community members gathered in Leimert Park on August 10, to celebrate the life and legacy of Sika Dwimfo. Sika was known as the “Master Jeweler,” “Baba” or “Godfather of Leimert Park.”