Beyond the Diamond: Olivia Madkins’ Journey as Columbia’s Pioneer Black Softball Player
April 12, 2024
Typically it is not common to see Black girls playing softball, but Olivia Madkins is making a difference at Columbia.
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Education
Vincent Jefferson Elevates Cathedral Football
April 10, 2024
After being interim head coach for most of the 2023 season, Vincent Jefferson will be taking the helm of the Cathedral Phantoms football team for the 2024 season. Jefferson has not only been on the coaching staff for 13 years, but he also taught at the school for 10 years.
Student Athlete Update: Juju Watkins
April 10, 2024
USC freshman sensation Juju Watkins was first featured as Student Athlete of the Week on February 28, 2019. At that time, she was an eighth grader whose proficient gameplay on-court garnered the attention of pro athletes and fans. It was just an early part of her journey toward her record-breaking freshman season with the USC Women of Troy basketball team.
AXS TV and Spectrum Partner to Support Music Education in Los Angeles
April 10, 2024
AXS TV and Spectrum continue their partnership on the successful “AXS TV Band Together For Music Education” initiative, awarding 10 more $10,000 grants to music education programs across the country.
Black student group at private Missouri college rallies after report of students using racial slurs
April 7, 2024
The Association of Black Students at St. Louis’ Washington University on Friday held a sit-in at a dining hall where a group of students last month allegedly threw eggs, stood on tables and used racial slurs in front of primarily racial minority workers.
Caleb Williams Give Scholarships to BGCMLA Youth
April 3, 2024
USC stand-out quarterback Caleb Williams always has a mindset of giving back, especially to the Boys and Girls Club. During his final season with the Trojans, Williams partnered with Dr. Pepper to provide scholarships to high school seniors.
Student Athlete of the Week: Freeman Hopkins
April 3, 2024
Washington Prep senior Freeman Hopkins always prioritizes the needs of the team, whether it be in football or basketball. He helped the Generals boy’s basketball team win the City Section Division I title and the football team reach the City Section Division III championship game.
Discrimination Continues to Plague Women’s College Basketball
April 3, 2024
While the popularity of women’s basketball has taken momentum in recent years, Misogynoir and double standards has also taken center stage throughout the NCAA Tournament.
Meet Chef Tiffany Swinson, Owner of SomethingGood2Eat and 3Spice Bistro & Kitchen
April 3, 2024
April is Black Business Month, and this annual observance is dedicated to highlighting Black owned businesses that move the needle and advance the culture. Inglewood native Chef Tiffany Swinson comes from a family of entrepreneurs and go getters.
Gronk Visits La Tijera Academy During LA Bowl Day of Play
March 27, 2024
Student Athletes from the UCLA and Boise State football teams visited La Tijera Academy of Excellence for the LA Bowl Day of Play.
Student Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Harris
March 27, 2024
Hamilton junior Brooklyn Harris has been excelling in both basketball and track and field. She is the reigning CIF City Section champion in the 400m and has also helped the Yankees girl’s basketball team be Open Division contenders.
Student Athlete of the Week: Devin Shell
March 20, 2024
Serra senior Devin Shell helped the Cavaliers go on a deep run in the CIF Division 3AA Southern Section Playoffs and reach the Division II State Playoffs. They ultimately had a 19-15 overall record and a 4-6 Del Rey League record.
Holliday’s Helping Hands Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds
March 20, 2024
The Holliday’s Helping Hands Foundation hosted their inaugural Basketball Tournament to raise funds for their organization and promote their annual scholarship.
Escuela Plus Elementary Celebrates Black History Month
March 13, 2024
The 2nd through 5th Grade students honored this year’s Black History Month theme focusing on the arts by recognizing notable musical arts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, including dressing in costumes and crowd-pleasing performances.
Cedars-Sinai Joined Black Men in White Coats at Youth Summit
March 13, 2024
Hundreds of students, parents, educators, healthcare professionals and community leaders from across Southern California turned out at the second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit.