In a scenic setting of live music, cuisine, and ambiance, Community Build, Inc. in Leimert Park, welcomed public officials, colleagues, family and friends, and a who’s who list of community influencers who convened to celebrate the organization’s new president and CEO, Robert Saucedo, with a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Fagan mentions that for some, just being in the area is a tense feeling due to past gang-affiliations. “There were approximately 100 years of accumulated prison time playing in the softball game, but in contrast, there also was approximately 150 years of combined union workers experience playing as well.”
The visitors were transported by bus from various shelters and streets in South L.A. and Skid Row.
Since March 2019, farmers in Mississippi have dealt with disastrous floods in farming fields, due to the swelling levels of the Mississippi River and continuous rains throughout the South. The floods have halted planting efforts for farmers forced to wait until the soil is dry enough to plant seeds.
The murder of Nipsey Hussle is personal. It is personal to me. It is personal to a generation in looking at social media and news interviews, there was a clear message that his death was felt deeply and hurt immensely, and particularly for anyone who came into contact with him, no matter how brief the interaction.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) wrapped up its Cash for College program campaign on Saturday, March 2, at West Los Angeles Community College (WLACC).
On Thursday, February 22, at the California African American Museum (CAAM), the Black Business Association (BBA) honored five community champions of human rights, social justice, and economic empowerment.
Rising visual artist, Chase Metoyer, 17, has dreams of a career in fine arts and plans to inspire and educate future artists.
Indie Night is an example of what a diverse Hollywood may someday resemble if programs like this, stick. The festival doesn’t boast of being a Black thing but there is a high focus on multi-ethnic stories.
A organization advocating for clean air equality for all people
The 8th Annual Black College Summit paired close to 400 eager high school, community college, and four-year college students with school representatives from numerous Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Mrs. Jimmie Wimberly celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends
Matt Kemp’s homer for a 3-2 victory over the D-backs keeps the Dodgers in the number one spot in the NL West
According to its press release, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) unanimously elected businesswoman Marlo N. Richardson to chair its 15-member board.
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.