Russell D. Walker was the first Black lifeguard of L.A. County. In an urge to see more diversity among ocean lifeguards, he created the W.A.T.E.R. program to teach youth swimming and water safety.
In their inaugural game at SoFi Stadium, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) defeated Brazil 2-0 on Saturday. The exhibition was a rematch of the gold medal game for women’s soccer in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) partnered with the California Science Center and the Walter Family Foundation to create the “Game On! Science, Sports and Play” exhibition. It is set to open in the Science Center on May 15.
The John Langston Bar Association honored former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick during their 48th Annual Installation and Awards Gala.
Washington Prep senior Dereon Conant used her leadership and athletic skills to help the Generals girls basketball team reach the City Section Division I championship game. Washington Prep also competed in the CIF Division IV State Tournament.
Los Angeles Times’ longtime sports columnist Bill Plaschke has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2025 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement.
Private trainer, gym owner, strength coach, and powerlifter Anthony Spinner exemplifies the power of entrepreneurship when consistency, vision, and action are prioritized.
The Hamilton Yankees added Open Division Glory to their dominant season after they defeated the Westchester Lady Comets 63-52. Yankees senior Jade Fort scored 26 points in the contest and senior Elsa Miller made 11 rebounds.
Compton native Aaron Grimes is working to reach the PGA Tour. An asset for him is competing in golf tournaments throughout the year. Some tournaments are attached to programs that help golfers with several different aspects of their game, aiding them in the advancement of their careers.
The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) started off Black History Month the right way as six HBCUs filled SoFi stadium with their iconic sound. The members of each band put in hard work and dedication to execute a spectacular show on the west coast. Honda donated $50,000 to each band.
The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed victory in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game was a showcase of talent, including several players hailing from the Los Angeles area who played key roles.
Those were the mantras Madison Keys turned to as she confronted the most significant points of her tennis career, trapped in the cauldron of a third set that was tied at 5-all, 30-all in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
Over 600 middle school students from Inglewood and Compton recently gathered at SoFi Stadium for the inaugural STEAM event hosted in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams and Quidel Ortho.
“Unstoppable” (Prime Video) is an empowering family film that will pull at your heartstrings. It’s inspired by the true story of Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and became the NCAA wrestling champion in 2011.
Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe chronicled the history, trials, and triumphs of Black cyclists in his book “New Black Cyclones – Racism, Representation and Revolutions of Power in Cycling.”