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- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
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- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
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- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
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Producer talks about The Wave Stage at Taste Of Soul 2015
Actress Dawnn Lewis at the Taste Of Soul
Prop 47 creating, healthier and safer communities
Since it became California law nearly a year ago, Proposition 47 (Prop 47) has been a magnet for controversy, but with its much-anticipated anniversary looming, the historical piece of legislation is proving to supporters, community members and naysayers that there is a healthy future for some of the city’s most neglected residents. And it lies in prevention. Passed on November 4, 2014 with nearly 60 percent of the vote, the main objective of Prop 47 was to reclassify some non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. This included crimes such as shoplifting goods less than $950, forgery and check fraud for less than
Fall TV set to feature proactive, thoughtful Black programming
This fall’s television lineup is bringing much more color to the small screen.
ABC’s runaway hit Black-ish premiered its second season on September 23, where it tackled the controversial use of the N-word. In the episode, the family’s youngest son, Jack’s use of the word sets of a series of panicked reactions from the family and community members alike.
ASPCA Positions Itself as a Resource in South L.A., Offers Free Services
While most of the news and information on the subject deals with the lack of healthy food options available in low-income environments, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Clinic has positioned itself as a community resource for local cat and dog owners.
Fox sets eyes on TV diversity during summer TCA
Diversity was at the forefront last Thursday as Fox hosted its annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour. Perhaps due in part to the success of last year’s breakthrough hit Empire, the network’s Fall lineup features at least four shows with Black cast members in leading and supporting roles.