Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman joined hands last week to launch of the first federally recognized Women’s Business Center at the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) in South Los Angeles to help small businesses start, grow and develop in the city.
At predominantly white schools, he was challenged academically but felt less included. At predominately Black schools, he felt more supported as a Black student, but his mother, Denita Dorsey, said they didn’t have the same resources and academic opportunities.
Recent legislative actions in Tennessee, such as repealing police reform measures enacted after the killing of Tyre Nichols, underscore a troubling trend of undermining local control and perpetuating racist agendas. The new law preventing local governments from restricting police officers’ authority disregards community efforts to address systemic issues of police violence and racial profiling.
This spring, wide receiver Cristian Dixon will be graduating from the University of Michigan. Dixon was a former Mater Dei stand out, making 35 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns in his junior year.
As America celebrates Black History Month, Dr. Dianna Ferguson is an example of how a Black woman with a difficult past who faced many challenges growing up overcame them all against all odds.
Serra junior Saniaya Johnson competed in track and field, basketball, volleyball and soccer in her youth. She felt that basketball is her calling.
Hawkins junior La’miya Anderson is a leader with a passion for community and helping others. Along with playing quarterback on the Hawks girl’s flag football team, she is the captain of the dance team.
Jordan Bulldogs junior David Sandy is a quarterback for the football team and captain of the boys’ volleyball team. While being a leader in athletics, he is a prominent contributor to the student body at Jordan High School.
Former West Los Angeles College sprinter Jordon Smith now competes for the Oklahoma State track and field.
King/Drew senior Sadiq Henry is a dual sport athlete who was team captain of the Golden Eagles football team during it’s inaugural season. He noted how the skills from football and basketball give him a competitive edge.
After his run with the St John Bosco Braves football team, freshman offensive lineman Earnest Greene III signed with the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He chose Georgia because he wanted to cultivate his skills while competing on a high level.
TCU freshman defensive lineman Damonic Williams made an impact on the football team right away, playing in 15 games during the 2022 season.
Westchester sophomore Reign Waugh found confidence in her gameplay through competing in AAU basketball. Competition with AAU helped her contribute to the CIF City Section Open Division champion Westchester Lady Comets.
Recent Inglewood graduate Kenyon Agurs is heading to Colorado State University to contribute to their football team in the fall. Agurs was named “Mr. Inglewood” after competing in basketball, football, and track and field during his high school career.
UCLA senior track and field stand-out Ismail Turner knows how to compete and study at a high level. He was recently named on the Pac-12 2023 Winter Academic Honor Roll; Turner is an economics major.