NBA Foundation Awards Grant to Brotherhood Crusade
March 9, 2023
The NBA Foundation recently awarded a total of $12 million to 31 organizations including the Brotherhood Crusade, to help further economic empowerment in the Black community.
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Women Overwhelmingly Support Heather Hutt as CD 10 Councilmember
February 23, 2023
Councilmember Heather Hutt is receiving the most grassroots support to be Council District 10 representative. She is the first woman to represent CD 10, the only Black woman on the current City Council and only the third Black woman to serve on the Council in the history of the city.
Dodgers All Star Mookie Betts Honored by Brotherhood Crusade
December 15, 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts was honored with the Pioneer of African American Achievement Award by the Brotherhood Crusade on Friday, Dec.9, at the organization’s 54th Annual Award Gala. The event was celebrated at the Beverly Hilton Hotel after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
L.A. Welcomes Mayor-elect Karen Bass
December 1, 2022
Elected officials, labor execs, community leader and young adults share positive comments about the historic election of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Brotherhood Crusade Teams Up With Mookie Betts in Thanksgiving Grab and Go Drive-Thru
November 24, 2022
The Brotherhood Crusade partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Acts Inspired by Mookie (AIM) to host a Thanksgiving Grab and Go drive-thru at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center.
Brotherhood Crusade African American Achievement Dinner Honors L.A. Dodgers’ Mookie Betts
November 3, 2022
The Brotherhood Crusade’s Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner will honor Dodgers MLB All Star Mookie Betts and feature entertainment by R&B hitmaker, NE-YO.
Boeing Awards $100,000 to Brotherhood Crusade’s Proud to be Me Initiative
October 13, 2022
Boeing recently awarded $100,000 to the Brotherhood Crusade’s Proud to be Me Trauma Informed Anti-Recidivism Initiative to support high-risk, low-income youth in Los Angeles County from re-entering the juvenile criminal justice system.
Los Angeles Represented in 31st Annual AIDS Walk & Musicfest
September 29, 2022
L.A. Councilmember Heather Hutt (CD 10), Brotherhood Crusade President/CEO Charisse Bremond Weaver and political consultant Ingrid Hutt represented the city of Los Angeles during 31st Annual AIDS Walk & Musicfest on Saturday, September 24, in Atlanta, Georgia.
CD 10 Community Voices Big Support for Heather Hutt
August 4, 2022
As word spread that Heather Hutt is now the Caretaker for Council District 10, residents throughout the region voiced their support for her appointment.
New Year Resolution – Save Energy and Conserve Water
January 20, 2022
As part of your new year’s resolutions, make a pledge to promote better energy efficiency and water conservation in your homes and workplaces.
Best Wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
December 30, 2021
L.A.’s community, political and faith leaders share best wishes and words of advice on ways to have a happy new year in 2022.
Black Lines Matter: The Fight Over Redistricting Lines in Los Angeles
October 28, 2021
: Council Districts (CDs) 8, 9 and 10 saw minimal changes in the final draft map to be submitted to the Los Angeles City Council by the Redistricting Commission. The adopted draft map, which passed by a 15-6 vote, featured adjustments to the three CDs with the city’s highest numbers of voting age African Americans. Most notably, Exposition Park is now located in CD 8.
Redistricting Commission Adopts Draft Maps of L.A. Council Districts
October 4, 2021
After multiple public hearings and several special meetings, the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission adopted the first set of draft maps reflecting new boundaries for L.A. council districts (CDs).
Residents Proclaim Community Pride at Redistricting Public Hearings
September 16, 2021
“Keep communities together” was repeatedly expressed by residents during the last two public hearings hosted by the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission.
2020 Census Reveals 2.9% Increase in L.A.’s Black Population
August 26, 2021
The statistics were disclosed at a special meeting of the L.A. City Council Redistricting Commission on August 19. The commission is charged with using census data to recommend a redistricting plan that outlines the boundaries of council districts (CDs) and each area should be largely equal in population.