Bank of America (BofA) has been in Los Angeles for over 110 years, and they take that reality seriously. Raul A. Anaya is president of business banking at BofA and he takes his position seriously. He has served in this capacity for several years.
Art has a way of bringing people together and on Saturday, March 29, Black Art Matters: The Pop Up” will host “Pop Out For Dena,” an art and music benefit for victims of the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena. The event will feature a plethora of performances including a choir and Black community legends, vendors selling food, art, other handmade goods, and more.
by Jason Roberts BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton fire in January, which claimed 17 lives and destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and Pasadena, the Brotherhood Crusade has been at the forefront of the recovery efforts. Established in 1968 by community activist Walter Bremond and the Los Angeles Black Congress, the Brotherhood Crusade has a long-standing mission to improve the quality of life in South LA by ensuring equitable access to resources and support. The Eaton fire required an immediate and sustained response. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brotherhood Crusade demonstrated its capacity for
The Los Angeles Sentinel will host the Wildfire Recovery and Rebuild Conference on Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hilton Pasadena, 168 South Robles Ave., in Pasadena.
Along with the Word of God, the ethos of Greater Page Temple COGIC is family first. Generations of Levites have shaped Mother Frances Harris, executive pastor; her son, Pastor David Harris; and their work encompassing spiritual, physical, and educational basics for their congregation and beyond.
Reek Havoc, a powerhouse collective of comedians, actors, and writers, is making its grand debut on February 23, at The Broadwater. With a lineup of nine dynamic performers and a mission to blend stand-up, sketch, improv, and music, this comedy supergroup is ready to “wreak havoc” on the entertainment industry.
People should not do good to be seen, but should be seen doing good.
Jewel Theus lost her home in Altadena in the Eaton fire.
Bank of America has opened a mobile financial center in Altadena, located at 889 East Calaveras Street, that operates like a full-service branch with indoor teller windows, an office meeting space, and 24/7 full-service ATM.
The devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles County in January have left thousands grappling with the aftermath, searching for temporary housing, necessities, and long-term recovery solutions. In response, 211 LA has played a critical role in supporting the fire victims and coordinating resources for their recovery.
UC Santa Barbara Black Studies Professor Jeffery C. Stewart and author of “The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke,” recalled how his family and other African Americans sought a safe haven from racism in Altadena.
I want to express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in these devastating wildfires, and to those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. The scale of this disaster is truly heartbreaking, and my thoughts are with every resident affected by these tragic events.
The Democracy Center, a program of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), will host Lonnie G. Bunch III on March 14
With more than 100 members affected and four churches damaged, several bishops of the international African Methodist Episcopal denomination joined community leaders and elected officials to witness first-hand the destruction caused by the Eaton fire.
A community meeting was held on Sunday, Jan. 19, with in-person attendance and live streaming on YouTube, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, with L.A. County and city officials providing updates to the Eaton Fire that devastated 14,117 acres, mainly in the Altadena area, and killing 17 people.