Before 19-year-old Davontez Johnson found himself in a preschool classroom at Dorothy I. Heights Elementary, he was a senior at a nearby high school who, like many students his age, was unsure of what he wanted to do with his life
A presidential candidate’s phone is hacked. A fake video falsely shows ballots burned in Pennsylvania. National security officials warn that U.S. adversaries may incite violent protests after Election Day.
The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It’ll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.
The Harris Call Center opened and the FREEDOM’S PATHWAY FORWARD Mural was unveiled on Oct. 22, in Los Angeles.
A celebration of life service is planned for businessman Jesse L. McGee, who recently passed away.
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to keep the New York Yankees off balanced. The bullpen and batters execute a 4-2 victory, taking a resounding 2-0 lead in the World Series.
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.
The Los Angeles Rams hosted their second annual Flag Jamboree presented by Bridgestone. The Rams hosted over 2,500 flag football student-athletes from over 100 high schools in the Southern California region.
Helping South Los Angeles merge into the green energy future, PVJOBS celebrated the area’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station on the corner of Main and East 41st Streets, along with L.A. Councilman Curren Price.
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
Forget counseling, Shawn Jones-Murray lets his feet do the talking. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Chicago, he grew up in a family where dance was not just a hobby, it was a way to end arguments and keep the peace.
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.
In their first-ever game in the Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers came up short 113-116 in overtime to the Phoenix Suns.
At the recent screening of “Respect My Crown: The Rise of African American Women in California Politics,” an engaging panel discussion unfolded, spotlighting the untold stories of Black women who have shaped the state’s political landscape.
As children of all ages prepare for and look forward to “trick or treating” this Halloween, many parents are rightfully asking themselves how they can ensure that their little ghosts and goblins will be safe and sound during this upcoming festive holiday.