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Jamiah Hargins is Feeding the Community

This garden in Leimert Park is providing the community with fresh produce every weekend. This is just one of the gardens Jamiah Hargins has in the community — this is Crop Swap L.A.

Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity

When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.

Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity 

When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn. 

L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses

On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) held a Virtual Briefing announcing a partnership with 15 local community-based organizations to launch the Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI), a $25 million investment to support the startup and growth of local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.

Eric Copage Shines a Light on Black Culture and Its Importance

Author and journalist Eric Copage has had his people on his mind for quite a while. “Between Fathers and Sons: An African American Fable” is a novella and his latest book where Copage is bringing all these experiences and conversations from his life together.