Biddy Mason Community Wellness Center Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
October 5, 2023
Cheers and applause filled the air as guests witnessed the opening of the Biddy Mason Community Wellness Center on Friday, Sept. 30, in South L.A.
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FAME Celebrates 150 Years of Service
July 6, 2023
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles prides itself as being the church of the people. Lead by Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, the congregation and their leadership got a chance to take a bow on Friday, June 30 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
USC, Local Medical Authorities Talk About Pharmacy Deserts in South L.A.
June 22, 2023
On Thursday, May 25, local medical professionals gathered for a panel to discuss pharmacy deserts in South Los Angeles at St. Mark United Methodist Church.
FAME Church to Honor Notable Spiritual and Community Leaders
June 8, 2023
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and the members of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles will celebrate their 150th anniversary on Friday, June 30, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood.
FAME Church Celebrates 150 Years of Serving the L.A. Community
June 1, 2023
For the past year, the members of First AME Church LA, also known as FAME, have been honoring their heritage and celebrating 150 years of serving the Los Angeles community. On Friday, June 30, the congregation will host a black-tie dinner and awards show in Hollywood to commemorate its achievements and the leadership of Pastor J. Edgar Boyd.
Black Women Rally Release Report on COVID Impact
December 8, 2022
Black Women Rally for Action, a health and wellness coalition, marked the grim milestone of 3,000 deaths of black people from COVID-19 complications in Los Angeles County since 2020.
ABWP’s 41st Gala Sets Standard for Virtual Charitable Events
November 17, 2022
The 41st annual Association of Black Women Physicians’ event, themed “Regal and Revolutionary: 40 Years of Boldly Advocating for Health Equity and Justice,” featured speakers as varied as Congresswoman Maxine Waters and actor-comedian Chris Tucker.
Updated Booster is Here, Just in Time for the Holiday Season
November 17, 2022
Thanksgiving is next week, and Christmas is around the corner. The holiday season has officially arrived. Now that the updated booster authorized for individuals as young as five, we’re even closer to ensuring the whole family is protected during fall and winter when the spread of respiratory viruses is at its peak.
Health Professionals Share Expert Advice at ‘Brothers, Can We Talk’
May 5, 2022
Dedicated professionals of the Los Angeles African American medical community participated in the “Brothers Can We Talk” forum held on April 24, at Spa 313 Salon and Barbershop in Inglewood.
Bethany Baptist and Kedren Vaccines Host Mobile Clinic for Baldwin Village Community
November 3, 2021
Bethany Baptist Church and Kedren Vaccines hosted a clinic offering Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and booster shots. Attendees also received a food box, gift cards and refreshments from Earle’s Grill on Crenshaw.
L.A. Elected Officials Urge Vaccinations Against COVID-19
August 12, 2021
“Vaccinate now” is the mandate from Los Angeles-area federal, state and local elected officials, who united on August 12 to implore African Americans and Latinos to receive the shot to counteract the latest surge in COVID-19 infections.
New Strain of Covid Proving Fatal to Unvaccinated People
July 15, 2021
According to medical doctors, the United States is currently dealing with a new strain of the virus, the Delta variant, which is more lethal and virulent than previous strains. The Delta variant originated in India towards the end of last year and was first identified in America in March.
Kedren Health Vaccinates 1,000+ at Weekend Events in South L.A.
May 20, 2021
African immigrants and communities of color were among the recipients of the free vaccine