Retirement Celebration Planned for Dr. George McKenna III
November 7, 2024
Tickets are on sale now for the retirement celebration for Dr. George J. McKenna III.
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
- 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
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Dr. George J. McKenna III
Kamlager-Dove Seeks to Improve Black Student Learning, Test Scores
April 17, 2024
U.S. Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) moderated a roundtable on April 8, focused on Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) strategies to improve Black student performance in classrooms.
Requiem for a Warrior, Lawrence “Larry” Aubry – A Champion of the People
May 21, 2020
On May 16, 2020, Larry Aubry passed away, and left a legacy that few can equal, but to which many should aspire. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in the time of southern segregation and came to Los Angeles at an early age, attending Jefferson High School.
COVID-19 Updates from LAUSD Board Member George J. McKenna III
March 26, 2020
District schools are closed in order to comply with the Safer at Home orders issued by state, local and public health leaders. Minimizing contact with others will help to flatten he curve on community spread of COVID-19. School campuses and facilities are currently closed for this purpose.
Board Approves Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
February 6, 2020
Timed to coincide with Black History Month
Los Angeles Unified Supports October as National Principals Month Board of Education Recognizes All Principals Who Serve Students in Schools Across Los Angeles Unified
October 4, 2019
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education, today, approved a resolution commending the work of school site leaders and their “efforts to ensure that our students have the greatest opportunities, most effective educator and strongest, safest learning environment.”
African American Family Day Promotes Academic Success
May 9, 2019
The L.A. Unified School District will host African American Family Day to help students and parents navigate the road to academic success.
Closing the Opportunity and Achievement Gap for African American Students
April 26, 2019
The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution to help boost the academic achievement of African-American students. In Los Angeles Unified, black students as a subgroup and despite individual standouts, perform at the lowest levels when compared to their white, Asian-American and Latino classmates.
LAUSD Passes Resolution -Closing the Opportunity and Achievement Gap for African-American Students
April 24, 2019
LOS ANGELES– The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution to help boost the academic achievement of African-American students. In Los Angeles Unified, black students as a subgroup and despite individual standouts, perform at the lowest levels when compared to their white, Asian-American and Latino classmates. “Without urgent actions, black students, in general, will continue to languish at the bottom of the academic rankings in Los Angeles Unified,” said veteran African-American educator and school board member Dr. George J. McKenna III, who sponsored the resolution. “Los Angeles Unified has committed for years to close this achievement and opportunity
McKenna Hosts LAUSD Student Health Meeting
March 14, 2019
Moving to highlight the potential dangers to academic success, Dr. George J. McKenna III convened the “Let’s Talk Student Health” town hall meeting on March 9.
McKenna to Host School Safety Town Hall Meeting in South L.A.
March 15, 2018
The event is in direct response to one of the deadliest school shootings in America’s history
Lay Witness Night Highlights AME SoCal Conference
October 25, 2017
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church convened the Southern California Annual Conference (SCC) this week at the LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd. in Los Angeles. The pastors and members of the 55 churches in the conference will participate in the business sessions, workshops and worship services. The gathering concludes with the Closing Worship and Commissioning Service on Sunday, October 29. The Rev. Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia AME Church is the host pastor of the conference. Among the highlights is Lay Witness Night on Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m.
The 19th Educating Young Minds 2017 Awards Celebration
July 6, 2017
The celebration took place at a breath taking private estate in Los Angeles