According to the National Institute on Aging website, through research participation, African Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than White participants. The website also shared African Americans are twice likely to develop dementias than Whites.
Walter and Lillie Saulsberry celebrated their 86th birthdays and 55th wedding anniversary at a surprise family gathering in South Los Angeles.
The Ladylike Foundation, led by its visionary founder Leah Pump, celebrated a monumental milestone on March 29, with the grand opening of its brand-new headquarters located at 4715 Crenshaw Blvd., in the heart of South Los Angeles.
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 3 p.m., the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center will host the six distinguished voices of the Longwood Writers Workshop in celebration of their newly released anthology, “A Gathering of Voices.”
Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Robert Clark as deputy mayor for public safety after he spent 22 years as an FBI agent, her office confirmed Monday, April 7.
Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum has announced her intention to step down as CEO of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” underscored the contributions of Black women in shaping industries, policies, and communities. The event featured a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, providing a platform for attendees to share insights and experiences.
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press Sgt. Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died. He was 108. Harris died March 15 in a hospital in Los Angeles surrounded by family, grandson Ashton Pittman told The Associated Press. He will be honored with a full military funeral on April 5. “He was a very loving, loving, loving man,” said Pittman. “That was one of the things that he was very strict upon was loving one another.” Harris was among the last surviving members
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday, renaming a street next to Smith’s old high school. “Philly, I love you. I am yours. You are mine,” Smith said at a ceremony along a section of 59th Street that now bears his name. He reminisced about learning the values of hard work and education from his mother and father before hitting it big as an actor and rapper. “Nobody gets an easy ride,”
As Morningside High School prepares to close its doors in June 2025, the Morningside Monarch Alumni Association (MMAA) was determined to find a way to sponsor all of the senior activities for the final graduating class.
As America celebrates Doctors Day on March 30, Kaiser Permanente South Bay family practice physician Dr. Angel Schaffer is described as a tireless advocate for her patients – always providing compassionate care that meets their health care needs at a time of distress.
On Sunday, March 16th, 2025, Ilm Foundation hosted its 25th annual Humanitarian Day (HDAY), an event dedicated to aiding the underserved of Los Angeles. Held at Gladys Park in Skid Row, sponsors, vendors and volunteers gathered to provide essential items, as well as eye, dental and health screenings, to those in need.
Drawing a vibrant community of Black culture celebrating the beauty and diversity of curly hair, CurlyCon LA 2025 unfolded in downtown Los Angeles; becoming a central hub for fully immersed installations that included expert-level panels, live styling demonstrations and a marketplace designed for curly care.
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive order to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in ways that better prepare for wildfires and other climate-fueled emergencies. The order directs city departments to streamline permitting for homeowners who rebuild all-electric and more fire-resistant homes, promote the use of fire-resistant construction materials. It also directs city staff to advance methods to strengthen the resiliency of utilities and ensure power remains reliable during severe weather events. “Getting residents home quickly and safely is my top priority — and we must rebuild with an eye toward the future,”
Prince Riley had a vision: to bring the comfort of home and southern flavor to the busy streets of the Los Angeles. With the creative eye of Athena Riley—together, they built a home away from home. At Joyce’s everyone is welcome to enjoy the vibes.