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Rams Control Vikings on Thursday Night Football

The Los Angeles Rams put on an offensive showcase in their 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 25 passes for 279 yards, becoming  10th in NFL history in career all-time passing yards.  He currently has 57,718 passing yards.

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

19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World

Los Angeles’ Taste of Soul Family Festival has a reputation for uniting the city’s vibrant soul cuisine, music, and culture, but one part of the event stands out—the Taste of Soul’s Children’s World. Each year, this dedicated space offers entertainment, education, and creativity that captivates children and families.

GLAAACC Helps Businesses Reach New Heights

GLAAACC kicked off its 25th Business Evolution Program, mentoring  a cohort of business owners through a nine-month business boot camp that provides sessions on setting up a back office system, certification, contracting, developing a capability statement, how to access capital, financial management, marketing, branding, and harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence.

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.