In operation for more than 30 years, VSEDC offers tools to aid both start-up ventures and established owners ... read more »

Two Los Angeles natives teamed up in marriage and business to bring forth the Soul Food Shack in Gardena. ... read more »

California Golden Bears junior cornerback Camryn Bynum is a key member of the “Takers,” Cal’s defensive backfield who rose up to become the toughest defenses in college football last season. ... read more »

When she helped school her white editors on the power of her works and viewpoints on African American culture and experiences, she faced the same challenge that many African Americans encounter when dealing with their white counterparts in business, education, politics, etc. Resistance. As she recounts her experiences, Morrison is poised, resolved and reflective. Somewhat akin to an intelligent philosopher or an academic who patiently teaches a class of inquisitive but slow-learning freshmen. ... read more »

Loyola Law School’s executive education program is offering business owners a much-needed edge. ... read more »

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Announcement of 2019 Poster Contest Winner kicks off the celebration leading up to one of the biggest and best jazz festivals in the nation ... read more »

It’s crucial that we have policies in place, like the sign ordinance, that give businesses the tools they need to help them grow and thrive. ... read more »

The Black Press remains resilient and powerful with NNPA members providing excellent reporting from a Black perspective for more than 75 years while celebrating 192 years of the Black Press in America.  ... read more »

Much of the funding will be directed at environmental justice communities that are close to industrial areas and are some of the hardest hit by air pollution. ... read more »

Award-winning journalist, author, TV host and multimedia entrepreneur Roland S. Martin will launch #RolandMartinUnfiltered, a daily digital show, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. The show will report on news and current events that are important to people of color, covering a wide range of topics including politics, social justice, sports, education, business, finance, entertainment and pop culture. ... read more / watch video »

Former WNBA star Bethany Donaphin was named head of league operations this season and hopes to bring the player experience into the league offices. Her involvement in basketball and business will help her to be an asset in a league that is expanding. ... read more »

The daughters of Rev Run, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, discuss how they broke out of their father's shadow to create their own business empires all while navigating the wide world of social media and reality television. ... read more / watch video »

Nikki Micheaux is the “Lincoln Heights” actress who’s finding new ground as the star of the upcoming pulp-fiction film, “LOWLIFE,” directed by Ryan Prows. “LOWLIFE” follows Micheaux as “Crystal,” a surviving addict who becomes a hero trying to save her alcohol ridden husband’s life, by acquiring a kidney from the daughter she gave away.  ... read more »

Metro Certification Workshop 101 Certification is the First Key to METRO Success ... read more »