Student Athlete of the Week: Michael Pittman Jr.
November 14, 2019
Senior Michael Pittman Jr. has been making the USC football team a scrappy force, leading the wide receivers with 938 yards and 71 receptions.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
College
NCAA Board Approves Athlete Compensation for Image, Likeness
October 31, 2019
The NCAA Board of Governors directed each of the NCAA’s three divisions to create the necessary new rules immediately and have them in place no later than January 2021.
Loyola Marymount University’s TLC Program Strives for Black Excellence
August 29, 2019
Program participants articulated a great deal of confidence, excitement, and overall gratitude regarding their experience.
A Tale of Two Graduations
June 20, 2019
“…while the students are demographically different, one can hope that the call to “practice humanity” is one that will be heeded. It is, perhaps a sign of the times, that graduates have to be urged to practice humanity, but so much of our world is inhumane, placing profits over people, that the admonition is appropriate.”
West L.A. Clinch Overtime Victory Against Santa Ana
October 18, 2018
In a thrilling display defense in overtime, the West LA Wildcats defeated the Santa Ana Dons 44-38 on Saturday. The defensive line refused a score when the Dons were on the one-yard line for two consecutive downs. These two plays were the grand finale to a competitive performance on the defensive end. “They played their best when we needed them: in overtime on the goal line,” said West L.A. football head coach Marguet Miller. “When we need them to play their best, they did.” The Wildcats defense made seven tackles for loss for 55 yards, three interceptions and eight pass
Student Athlete of the Week: Kendall Ellis
September 6, 2018
Sprinter Kendall Ellis has run track on big stages and has made many accomplishments at USC with the most recent being a 2018 NCAA championship outdoor title.
Dodgers Coaching Staff Mentor Young Black Men at the 42 Fellowship
August 9, 2018
To celebrate the second annual African American Heritage night, the Los Angeles Dodgers allowed young men of color to speak with coaches George Lombard and Travis Smith and general manager Dave Roberts in the 42 Fellowship event.
Dear White People Season 2 Premiere
June 27, 2018
The critically acclaimed TV-series “Dear White People” has finally made its season two debut and fans across the globe are swooning to catch it. Exploring relevant social issues met with a modern, satirical twist, the series taps into the lives of students of color at Winchester University and the challenges and opportunities they face.
Kimberly Freeman Joins USC As New Dornsife Associate Dean of Diversity
February 22, 2018
Kimberly Freeman Joins USC As New Dornsife Associate Dean of Diversity
Black Students Hit Hard by For-Profit College Debt New Center for Responsible Lending Report Says For-Profit Education “a Risky Proposition”
January 11, 2018
Similarly, Elena, a 35-year-old Latina enrolled in a for-profit institution after seeing television commercials for the local branch of Everest College targeted at those without a GED, like herself.
Student Athlete of the Week: Danya Hart
December 14, 2017
This Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagle enjoys being aggressive on the soccer field.
Building Wealth ABCs: Tax Money for College
December 14, 2017
Building Wealth ABCs: Tax Money for College
California State University, Dominguez Hills Breaks Ground on New $82 Million Science and Innovation Building
October 6, 2017
The foundation donated $4 million to fund the Toyota Center for Innovation in STEM Education, a 7,000 square-foot center which will be housed on the first floor of the new science building.
We’re 42 Years Apart But Our Mission Is the Same: Change Education for the Black Community
October 5, 2017
Every day countless numbers of our children do not receive the quality education they must have in order to have even a modicum of a chance to live a decent life in today’s world.