Washington Beats Hollywood in Season Opener
August 29, 2024
The Washington Prep Generals football team is starting a new season and a new era with a victory. The Generals defeated the Hollywood Sheiks 32-7.
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Howard Golfer Marley Franklin is in Full Swing
August 29, 2024
Howard stand-out golfer Marley Franklin has several achievements throughout her years in high school and college.
‘ODB: A Tale of Two Dirtys’ Shares Insight into Rap Legend
August 29, 2024
The achievements of pioneering rapper ODB are revealed in the “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys.”
Keith Powers is the Plot Twist in ‘Emperor Of Ocean Park’
August 29, 2024
Actor Keith Powers was a welcome addition to the cast of the political thriller, “Emperor of Ocean Park.” Known for his roles as Ronnie DeVoe in “The New Edition Story” and Eric in “The Perfect Find,” in “Emperor” Powers plays a former athlete and current law student named Lionel Eldrige.
Debbie Allen Honors Lee Daniels During Remember My Name Ball
August 29, 2024
The second annual Remember My Name Ball hosted by Debbie Allen and conceived with Jack Mizrahi and playwright Jordan E. Cooper manifested on August 16, at the Rhimes Performing Arts Center in South L.A. Patrons witnessed legends and emerging icons of Ballroom culture deliver dynamic artistry on the runway through dance and rhythmic movement with Black bodies that were opulently adorned.
Isaiah Washington is His Name
August 29, 2024
Washington said only God and his faith helped him to overcome those challenging times, and he strives to continue to uplift his name by attaching himself to provocative projects like “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust.”
Tuskegee Airman Jerry T. Hodges Receives Gift of Jazz for his 99th Birthday
August 29, 2024
Jerry T., a documented original Tuskegee Airmen pilot, CPA, and member of fraternity Omega Psi Phi, turned 99 years old on June 29. By all account, he is a man for all seasons – academic, military, professional, and cultural.
Tens of Thousands of Black Californians Retain Health Coverage After Post-COVID Redetermination
August 28, 2024
Over 36,000 Black Californians maintained coverage with a health insurance provider through the 14-month Medi-Cal to Covered California redetermination process led by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Covered California.
LeBron James Family Foundation Inspires a Blueprint for Community Empowerment
August 28, 2024
In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its ongoing mission to uplift and empower communities.
SoCal Black Worker Hub Sponsor Black August Event
August 28, 2024
On Aug. 21, the SoCal Black Worker Hub and the organizations’ California Black Worker Outreach Project (CWOP) hosted the the #EchoBlackVoices CWOP 4.0 Black August Event, at The Beehive.
A 2nd Ex-Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols’ Death
August 28, 2024
Federal prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison sentence of no more than 40 years for a former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty Friday, August 23, to federal civil rights violations in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
USC Black Alumni Association Hosts Welcome Pinning and Affirmation Ceremony
August 28, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, the USC BAA, USC faculty, and staff spent the afternoon welcoming the newest members of the Trojan family and provided historical context regarding the legacy of USC’s Black Trojans at Founder’s Park on USC’s campus.
Authorities Arrest Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Who Fatally Shot a Black Airman at His Home
August 28, 2024
A former Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with killing a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who answered his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground was arrested Monday, Aug. 26, officials said. Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, was charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the May 3 shooting death of 23-year-old Roger Fortson, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille announced Friday, Aug. 23. The charge is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Meet Julia Smith – the New Executive Art Director of Range Projects
August 28, 2024
Julia Smith, the new Executive Art Director at Range Projects located at 3718 West Slauson Ave. in Los Angeles, has dedicated her life to social change and fostering meaningful connections in her community.
Dawn Patton Hits the Road with Try MY T at Costco!
August 28, 2024
Dawn Patton, a resident of View Park, is the founder of Try MY T, a brand of gourmet, fresh-brewed iced tea that she created in the unincorporated neighborhood of Los Angeles.