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The Importance of Academic Spaces for Developing Black Excellence

The pursuit of freedom and a better life for Black and African Americans has been wrapped up in our access to educational opportunities since arriving on the shores of this land over 400 years ago.  I vividly recall my mother demanding that my four siblings and I complete high school and go on to college. My mother knew that an education would open doors of opportunity and, ultimately, a better life. Neither of my parents attended college prior to marriage and children, but attending college was not an unfamiliar concept in my home. My two oldest siblings completed trade schools

The Importance of Senate Bill 1348 for Black Student Success

SB 1348 allows institutions of higher education to apply for designation as a Black Serving Institution (BSI). This designation signals a heightened priority and increased investment in the success of Black students.

Labor, Civil Rights, and Elected Leaders Join Forces in Support of Proposition 6

A powerful coalition of labor leaders, elected officials, and formerly incarcerated individuals came together for a press conference to urge Californians to vote Yes on Proposition 6 – a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to end forced labor in California’s carceral system, expand rehabilitation opportunities for incarcerated individuals, and save taxpayer money.

Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Reparations Bills Stall in State Legislature  

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is the official transportation partner for the 2024 Taste of Soul. This year, avoid the heat and the traffic and take a cool comfortable ride on the Metro K Line to the festival on Crenshaw Boulevard. Learn more about the Metro K-Line and additional transportation programs.