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Black Small Business Owners Urged to Seize Opportunities from Major Sporting Events in L.A.

Los Angeles is on the verge of hosting a series of world-class sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which present significant opportunities for local businesses, especially Black-owned small businesses. In a major announcement at the city’s first-ever Sports and Entertainment Summit, Mayor Karen Bass introduced ProcureLA, a new program designed to help small businesses prepare for and secure contracts associated with these mega-events. Speaking alongside entertainment industry powerhouse Jessica Alba and BMO Vice Chairman Eric Smith at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Mayor Bass emphasized the importance of ensuring that these

Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men

Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.  On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote.

More Morris, More Reasons to Watch ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Morris Chestnut, a name synonymous with Black excellence for over thirty years. Renowned for his work in “Boyz n the Hood,” “The Best Man,” “Rosewood,” “The Resident,” and “Diarra from Detroit,” to name a few, is currently captivating audiences as Corey Cash in season two of the Hulu / Onyx Collective series, “Reason Doubt.”

The Impact of Maternal Health & How To Be Aware

Within our country, there is a pattern of health factors and terms that are often used when explaining the lifestyle that many people of color have to endure. However, it is extremely difficult to fully understand the amount of health issues that women, especially women of color, potentially face.