Student Athlete of the Week: Kameryn Hurst
June 26, 2024
Carson junior Kameryn Hurst aimed to be the best player on the field for the Colts football team and the fastest runner for the track and field team this past season.
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Education
ICEF Rugby Competes in Washington D.C. and Japan
June 19, 2024
The View Park (ICEF) boy’s and girl’s rugby teams culminated their season with a trip to the Urban Rugby Championship and Japan.
Student Athlete of the Week: Rayah Marshall
June 19, 2024
Playing for USC was a dream for forward Rayah Marshall. During her junior season, she aided the Women of Troy basketball team to national prominence. Marshall made 10.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, helping the Women of Troy to a 29-6 overall record.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jayden Denegal
June 12, 2024
Quarterback Jayden Denegal is heading into his third season with the Michigan Wolverines.
Carson Track and Field Contends in the CIF State Championships
June 5, 2024
The Carson Colts girls track and field team continues on their reign of dominance with their win in the 2024 CIF City Section Championships. The Colts have won the City Section title for the eighth consecutive time.
Our Authors Study Club Opens Call for 2024 Scholarships and Awards
June 5, 2024
College freshmen and post-graduate students can apply for scholarships offered by Our Authors Study Club, an organization dedicated to informing and educating people about the African American and African diaspora experience.
Danté Bailey & “Tune-Up Tuesday”
June 5, 2024
Tune-Up Tuesday is a weekly film workshop created by Danté Bailey for writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, actors, songwriters, and other artists in L.A. to connect, share projects and receive constructive criticism.
The Black Student Athlete Summit Provides Professional, Personal Development
May 29, 2024
The Black Student Athlete Summit (BSAS) brought together collegiate athletes from across the country to USC to build community and provide them with various resources.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kameron Gates
May 29, 2024
King/Drew senior Kameron Gates plays football and basketball for the Golden Eagles. Gates will be continuing his football career at Morehouse in the fall.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7 Billion in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
May 27, 2024
This measure targets three categories of borrowers: those qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), participants in President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan who are eligible for its shortened forgiveness period, and those benefiting from adjustments to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $40,000 Grant to Waters Employment Preparation Center
May 23, 2024
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center on May 10, presented LAUSD’s Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center with a $40,000 community health grant aimed at helping students pursue healthcare careers as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The new funding will enable LAUSD to purchase brand new training materials for its free Vocational Nursing Program that primarily serves students in Watts. These include Smart Scopes, Integrated Diagnostic Systems, CPR mannequins, and virtual reality medical training gear, all of which are essential equipment needed as part of the students’ LVN training program. Related Stories Clippers HBCU Night Unifies Alums, Informs Youth Lara Adekoya is Bringing
Student Athlete of the Week: Kaicia Snelson
May 22, 2024
Serra freshman Kaicia Snelson had a strong campaign for the Cavaliers girls’ basketball team, scoring 12.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Along with being a basketball player, Snelson is ASB vice president of her freshman class.
Siblings Inducted into High School and College Scholars Societies
May 22, 2024
Kacey Hall is proud mother of two outstanding students.