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You Can Be a Christian Model, According to Stikks
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You Can Be a Christian Model, According to Stikks

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterMarch 2, 2023

Christian fashion model Stikks is out to help Christian women have a successful career in modeling. One may not pair the world of modeling with being a Christian, but Angela “Stikks” Adams says different. “Some people think it’s crazy to call yourself a Christian model, some people think it’s an oxymoron,” said Stikks. The middle child in the family, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native grew up in a Christian household. In the beginning, Stikks’ trajectory looked more like she was destined for the WNBA with her stating, “I’m a baller.” “Grew up, whooping on my brothers in basketball,” said Stikks. “I

Nehemiah Project LA Aims to Help Transitioning Youth
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Nehemiah Project LA Aims to Help Transitioning Youth

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterFebruary 23, 2023

Bishop Ed Smith is known as an acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker, educator, philanthropic leader, and pastor.He has assisted business leaders, families, and individuals in building legacies and in fulfilling their God-ordained gifts, talents, and hearts. Now he is making sure transitioning youth have a future with Nehemiah Project LA (NPLA).

Fair Chance Hiring Program Gives Another Chance 
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Fair Chance Hiring Program Gives Another Chance 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer February 2, 2023

On Friday, January 27, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, the Department of Economic Opportunity, business and community leaders launched the Fair Chance Hiring Program designed to create hiring practices with the goal of getting 200 local businesses to commit to employing system-impacted individuals this year. 

Here’s Etta Mae Mumphries!
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Here’s Etta Mae Mumphries!

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterJanuary 19, 2023

Actress Karen Bankhead’s alter ego – Etta Mae Mumphries – is out to inspire, uplift and let you know she knows everybody.

Carletta Cole’s Nonprofit Helps Caregivers Receive Care
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Carletta Cole’s Nonprofit Helps Caregivers Receive Care

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterSeptember 8, 2022

Caregiver Safe Place, Inc. was created to help caregivers get respite care and a little TLC. There is a job that millions of people do every day and it mostly goes unnoticed or acknowledged—caregiving. According to caregiving.org, there are an estimated 9.5 million family caregivers in the U.S. as of 2020. Just in case you are asking what’s a caregiver? They are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, cousins—people, who are taking care of loved ones, who can no longer take care of themselves. Carletta Cole is one of those people who is putting a spotlight on this