The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has announced a comprehensive plan to build, operate and maintain a city-owned network of electric vehicle (EV) ‘fast-charger’ stations in the city’s underserved communities, ensuring that working-class Angelenos share in the benefits of L.A.’s transition to a clean energy future.
Robert Rubin, the executive director of the Vermont Village Community Development Corporation, has committed his life to social justice and community development for people living in South Los Angeles. South Los Angeles has experienced poverty, crime, drug addiction, gang violence, homelessness, civil unrest, and political upheaval. But there is one unsung hero consistently changing a negative narrative in a God inspired message of hope. Robert Rubin is that unsung hero for social justice and community development.
Four-time Grammy-winning recording artist Deniece Williams presents Hallelujah Sunday Brunch on Sunday, October 17, beginning at 12 noon at The Bourbon Room, 6356 Hollywood Blvd, 2nd Floor in Hollywood. Serving up a dose of soul inspiring gospel music will be special guests Bishop Noel Jones’ City of Refuge Church Spirit of David Choir under the direction of producer extraordinaire Patrick Bolton. For many, church just doesn’t feel like church without the choir working in synch with the pastor as he or she delivers the sermon, especially in the traditional African American church. Unfortunately, one of the earliest casualties of the
City of Refuge, Faithful Central Bible Church and West Angeles Church of God in Christ will all resume in-person worship services on Sunday, July 4.
“Very excited” was the response of Elder Joseph Paul, Jr., upon learning that U.S. Senator Kamala Harris invited him to be her guest at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Paul is a seasoned reentry professional with more than 25 years of working with ex-offenders, high-risk adults, and various community service and faith-based organizations. Thanks to Harris, he will be among the audience of elected officials, Supreme Court justices and dignitaries who will gather as Trump delivers the final message of his term in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives at the United States Capitol
An array of signature events highlight the King Legacy Celebration sponsored by the Southern California Leadership Conference of Southern California throughout the month of January.
As of December 27, 2017, there were approximately 118,232 individuals incarcerated in California prisons.
Bishop Noel Jones and Chef Loretta Jones hosted the 13th annual community-wide free Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 21, at City of Refuge Church, 14527 S. San Pedro Street in Gardena. An overflowing crowd attended the event and enjoyed a hot meal, friendship and fellowship. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and NBA player Matt Barnes were on hand as well for the ceremonial turkey carving. City of Refuge volunteers also distributed free groceries, clothes, shoes and personal hygiene kits. In addition, barbers and stylists provided free haircuts and grooming. “The importance of being kind, particularly at Thanksgiving, is a way to celebrate
Forty-seven ministries in Southern California will host California State University (CSU) leaders on February 12 and February 26 as part of the 12th Annual CSU Super Sunday, a campaign designed to encourage African American students to pursue higher education. More than 100,000 congregants receive this important message each year. They also receive important resources from the CSU to help them foster a college-going culture at home, including information about preparing for college, applying to a CSU campus and applying for financial aid. CSU Super Sunday is one of many events coordinated by CSU’s African American Initiative to increase the preparation