Student Athlete of the Week: Telayia Fuller
July 13, 2023
Lawndale freshman Telayia Fuller has been working on her versatility as an athlete. She competed for the Cardinals girl’s volleyball, basketball, and track team.
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Education
Student Athlete of the Week: Reign Waugh
June 29, 2023
Westchester sophomore Reign Waugh found confidence in her gameplay through competing in AAU basketball. Competition with AAU helped her contribute to the CIF City Section Open Division champion Westchester Lady Comets.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Agurs
June 22, 2023
Recent Inglewood graduate Kenyon Agurs is heading to Colorado State University to contribute to their football team in the fall. Agurs was named “Mr. Inglewood” after competing in basketball, football, and track and field during his high school career.
Student Athlete of the Week: Chioma Okonkwo
June 15, 2023
Throughout her high school and college career, USC senior Chioma Okonkwo was heavily involved in her school while competing in track and field. The sprinter is a Civil Engineering and Building Science major.
Compton High School Alumni Association Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
June 15, 2023
On June 1, Compton High School Alumni Association President Gilda Acosta and board member Elizabeth Atkinson announced the 2023 scholarship award winners at the Compton High School Senior Awards Assembly.
L.A. Urban League Celebrates Black High School Graduates
June 15, 2023
The Los Angeles Urban League in conjunction with Black College Success held its 2023 Los Angeles County High School Graduates Celebration on Friday, June 2, at California Science Center in Los Angeles.
Bill Proposes Teaching Media Literacy at Each Grade Level in California
June 15, 2023
Two bills aimed at equipping K-12 students with the ability to discern between accurate and false news — and teach them media literacy, more broadly – are currently progressing through the California legislature. Assembly Bill (AB) 873, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), and AB 787 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland) would mandate that schools in California offer instruction at every grade level to promote a more informed and civically engaged society. As of June 7, both AB 873 and AB 787 are pending review on the Senate floor and have been referred to the Education Committee. “Children today
OASC Empowers Future Scholars, Introduces New Mokjaetji Scholarship
June 15, 2023
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC), announced the deadline of June 30, for 2023 Scholarship Applications and the naming of the new graduate “Mokjaetji” (meaning illuminate) Scholarship in memoriam of lifetime member Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji Humber, vice president and scholarship chair.
Slain Basketball Star Quincy Reese Jr. Known For Being A Scholar-Athlete
June 15, 2023
Crenshaw high school basketball star Quincy Reese Jr. was killed on Saturday night in South Los Angeles. The 16-year-old is remembered for his passion for basketball as well as his proficient academic efforts.
Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation Hosts Annual Mentor Luncheon
June 10, 2023
Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation (GZBF) recently hosted its 18th annual L.A.M.P Mentor Program Scholarship Celebration: Igniting the Torch of Empowerment at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel on May 20. The luncheon honors graduating seniors and rewards them with scholarship support for college.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ismail Turner
June 8, 2023
UCLA senior track and field stand-out Ismail Turner knows how to compete and study at a high level. He was recently named on the Pac-12 2023 Winter Academic Honor Roll; Turner is an economics major.
Learn4Life Helps Students with Trauma with New Resiliency Accreditation
June 8, 2023
Three schools of Learn4Life, a network of 85 public high schools, have earned accreditation by completing a 20-hour curriculum that supports educators in identifying trauma in students. It helps build resilience to life’s ups and downs, develops healthy relationships and practices restorative justice rather than punishing students who act out because of trauma.
Student Athlete of the Week: Roberta Remy
June 1, 2023
From an early age, Roberta Remy played football with her brothers. Her passion and knowledge for the game was again put to use when Hawthorne high school established a girl’s flag football team this year.
Los Angeles Public Library to Host ‘June Jubilee’ Juneteenth Celebration
June 1, 2023
The Los Angeles Public Library is hosting the inaugural celebration “June Jubilee: A celebration of Black Excellence” to mark the Juneteenth Holiday. The free event will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Central Library, at 630 W. Fifth Street in downtown Los Angeles.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tripp
May 25, 2023
Dorsey senior Ryan Tripp has been the captain of the Dons boys basketball team for the past two seasons. He initially did not want the role but being captain taught him how to maintain his composure.