The 13th Annual Walk for a Cure took place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Centennial High School and was attended by an estimated 5,000 families, friends, CUSD staff and scholars, as well as thousands of residents of Compton and the surrounding communities.
CCSCLA Executive Director Noreen McClendon shares the new initiatives and endeavors that the organization has undertaken.
The Black Los Angeles Young Democrats (BLAYD) hosted the 3rd Annual Black LA Sneaker Ball at CasaBlanca in Baldwin Hills on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Community Coalition hosted a candidates forum for the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education District 1 on Oct. 3.
Hate crimes have been an alarming and persistent issue in Los Angeles County and beyond. However, with dedicated efforts from 211LA’s Anti-Hate Programs, led by director Yolie Anguiano, the community is gaining critical resources to report these incidents and receive support. This initiative is part of the larger “California vs. Hate” campaign, aimed at reducing hate crimes, building community trust, and providing services to those targeted.
For decades, the Brotherhood Crusade has been a beacon of light to communities-in-need. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the organization continued its legacy by partnering with Golden State Food Foundation by donating 50 brand-new bikes to youth at its annual Build a Bike giveaway on the Los Angeles Sentinel parking lot in South L.A.
The Los Angeles Rams had a strong offensive campaign in their 19-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had 260 passing yards in the contest, 36 more yards than Packers signal-caller Jordan Love.
The Crenshaw Cougars football team ended their Homecoming game with a victory after defeating the Dymally Challengers 35-0. The Cougars won their first Coliseum League game of the season in the contest.
The Los Angeles Chargers held a 10-0 first-quarter lead against the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, but it was not enough. They could not snap a five-game losing streak against its AFC West foes.
The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2024-2025 season with plenty of familiar faces, some of which played together for the past two seasons.
The Baldwin Hills Estates Homeowners Association celebrated its second annual “Walk in the Dons” event.
Carson native and Gardena High School Alum Nicolle Lenoir Knight, also known as “Katty Customs,” has been blessed with the opportunity to partner with Cricket Wireless this back-to-school season.
Compton Unified School District member Satra Zurita and some residents of the city of Compton are looking to fight breast cancer by donating their time walking for a cure.
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.