A humanitarian is often described as someone who has a genuine concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people. Fitting that definition is Dr. Mwelwa Mulenga, vice president for Energy and Infrastructure for the Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee and a scholar-practitioner in entrepreneurship and organizational leadership.
Nine UCLA students were recognized as Freedom Fellows at a special ceremony on Sept. 14 at the Los Angeles Black Worker Center in South L.A. The young adults were saluted for completing a 10-week program where they learned how to advance civic and economic justice for Black workers. The students received real-world training by working directly with activists and community organizers affiliated with Black Worker Centers throughout California. According to Saba Waheed, director of the UCLA Labor Center, the Freedom Fellowship is a program operating under the UCLA CARE at Work initiative. The students are recruited through the We Gone
Governor Newsom’s recent executive order for state agencies to dismantle encampments, coupled with the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision, could potentially set us back to criminalizing homelessness rather than addressing the crisis with humane and effective solutions.
“No” is one of the first 10 words that a baby learns. Unfortunately, it is also a word most actors become accustomed to hearing, too. But Betty Gabriel is an actress who rose to stardom for hauntingly saying the word over and over and over again in the award-winning Jordan Peele feature “Get Out.” Prior to “Get Out,” Gabriel had roles in the action-horror film “The Purge: Election Year” and the Amazon television drama series “Good Girls Revolt.” Since then, Gabriel has had a recurring role in the HBO sci-fi drama series “Westworld” and has starred in the wildly popular
The team behind the 2024 BETX Fan Fest curated a weekend for all attendees to indulge in their enjoyment.
Pinnacle Well Health Diabetes Management Clinic, a cutting-edge destination for specialized diabetes care, is now open in the Baldwin Village/Crenshaw area. The clinic celebrated its grand opening at the Crenshaw Community Health Center with medical professionals, technologists, local officials, and energized community members on Saturday, June 8 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Built on the belief that we belong to one another, Ruth Betty Oppong shines as a bright example of what’s possible when you trust God, lean in, work hard, and serve others.
The Carnival Firenze inaugural cruise set sail towards Mexico on April 25. Guests experienced of ocean views and explored various amenities on their way to two different land excursions between April 25-May 2.
Rohana Khalfani of The QMVC (Queen Muva Vibe Czar) Experience helps us connect with one another through good drinks and conversation.