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13th Annual Walk For A Cure Huge Success

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.

Enjoy Church on the ‘Shaw at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage

Rejoicing and praise will be front and center on the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Crenshaw Blvd., from Obama Blvd. to Stocker Ave.

Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.6 Million for Butterfly’s Haven  

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove presented a check for $1,666,279 on Oct. 1, to Butterfly’s Haven, a local shared housing nonprofit dedicated to providing safe housing for unhoused young women and their children.  

Stopping Hate Crimes by Building Connections

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. 

Brotherhood Crusade Gives Away Bikes to Community Youth 

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.