Gloria “Ginger” Cole, Ed.D., of Los Angeles, was elected to serve a one-year term as board president for Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.® (SIA)
The word of the day was “head start” at Step Forward Day with Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School (WLCCMS) and Pepperdine University.
Financial empowerment, generational wealth, business strategies and more were highlighted at the Let’s Rise Economic Summit held at CSU Dominguez Hills on Aug. 31.
Martha Blanding is the first Black woman to retire with 50 years of service to The Walt Disney Company.
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Billie J. Green as a member of the Board of Taxicab Commission on Sept. 20 following her the appointment to the post by Mayor Karen Bass.
The Watts Historic Train Station was the center stage for the commencement of the Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW) on Sept. 20. In a vibrant setting at the “Unity Under the Sun” mural, LA vs Hate along with its partners CA vs Hate, Stop the Hate, and Not in Our Town, united to amplify their commitment to combating hate across Los Angeles. UAHW, a week-long initiative spanning from Sept. 21 to 27, focuses on rallying community and governmental forces to counter the concerning rise in hate crimes and discrimination that plague diverse neighborhoods and cities. With hate
Community health matters at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival. On Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., guests can receive free top medical assistance for flu shots, glucose tests, blood pressure checks, and more. First aid cooling stations will be available for medical and safety issues throughout the festival. Free services from Kaiser Permanente, Watts Health, MLK Community Healthcare, UCLA Health, American Heart Association AHA, Charles R. Drew University, and Cedars-Sinai will inform residents and answer their questions about any concerning areas regarding their health. Kaiser Permanente will be administering flu shots, massages, glucose
California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday.
After suffering a tough loss to the San Diego Padres in a nail-biter that ended on a triple play on Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back in a huge way.
The Los Angeles Lakers hosted a field day and backpack giveaway for students from Crete Academy and Carr Elementary School. Showtime Laker Michael Cooper was a surprise guest, giving youth advice while joining in on their field day activities.
Los Angeles High School senior Ka’yon Richardson wants to leave his mark this season. He has helped the Romans to a 2-3 overall record.
Byer chuckled at poking a little fun at the West Coast, and she is naturally funny. But when it comes to doing comedy professionally, Byer does have a process. “The way I write jokes is I either come up with a premise or punchline, and then I talk on stage to see what happens,” she said.
The Sean Mason Quintet will perform on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
Mel’s Fish is winding down and expanding its reach with the new name – Mel’s Farmhouse – and including healthier fare and fresh farm foods.
The Los Angeles City Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (L.A. Civil Rights) will co-host a cleanup event with Council District 10, L.A. Sanitation, and the family of late L.A. City Councilmember Tom LaBonge.