The Los Angeles Rams took the field for their home opener looking to pick up another NFC West win after earning a road victory over Seattle in week one but it was the San Francisco 49ers who made pivotal plays in the closing moments.
Woodrow Charles Ladner passed away on September 12, 2023.
The writing team of twin sisters Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs, also known as the Gibbs Sisters, have quietly built a brand telling stories with magic, humor and heart over the last decade.
City National Bank will sponsor the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
Christiana Dolor passed away on August 19, 2023, after being blessed with a long and beautiful life.
The conclusion of Suicide Prevention Week on Sept.16, served as a reminder, according to wellness advocates, of the ongoing mental health crisis faced by Black Californians. Between 2010 and 2019, Black Californians experienced a 31.1% increase in suicide deaths, according to the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.
Gene Hale, chairman of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce spoke to Gov. Gavin Newsom about changes to the plan to expand broadband access. Newsom again affirmed his commitment to fund all planned middle-mile segments in these communities in his January budget proposal.
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is suing five of the world’s largest oil companies and their subsidiaries
Benjamin Payne Blakley passed away on August 29, 2023.
Current George Washington Preparatory High School students, staff and faculty now walk into campus each day to see vibrant murals and they can thank the Los Angeles Rams rookies for it. During the summer, the Rams partnered with City Year to beautify the Washington Prep campus.
After nearly 20 years, the Los Angeles Urban League brings back the State of Black Lo Angeles with informative panel discussions on education, health, and reparations, strengthening their role as a strong civil rights leader.
The Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission approved plans on September 13, for the legendary RTN Crew, creators of the iconic 787-foot-long mural on South LA’s Crenshaw Wall, to replace their decades-old painting with a new artistic panorama, The Struggle Continues, under the auspices of the not-for-profit organization Destination Crenshaw.
Bronny James, Damar Hamlin, Vince Iwuchukwu, Keyontae Johnson, Charlie Wyke: In recent years, young athletes have been in the news after surviving sudden cardiac arrest. Thirty years ago, Hank Gathers and Reggie Lewis were not as fortunate.
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced on September 12 that her office filed a lawsuit against the owners and operator of the New Gage Motel in South Los Angeles.
On Friday, Sept. 15, Obama Boulevard lit up with drums, shouts and fanfare as North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Sound Machine Marching Band made their way to the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex.