L.A. Regional Economic Recovery: Support for Businesses and Individuals Impacted by Wildfires
January 22, 2025
This article covers updates from government departments regarding support for businesses after the wildfires.
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Manning Brings Passion to Serve Others as Hawthorne Councilmember
January 26, 2023
Assisting others comes naturally to Katrina Manning and that having trait will help her excel as a member of the Hawthorne City Council. Elected in November 2022, Manning aims to serve the city’s 90,000 residents by emphasizing public safety, economic development, helping the homeless and investing in young people and senior citizens. She believes concentrating on those areas will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Hawthorne
Changemaker N’Naserri Carew-Johnson Inspired by her Mother and the Disney Dreamers Academy
March 16, 2022
A double-major in economics at Stanford University and a changemaker, Carew-Johnson has traveled the world helping entrepreneurs and creatives monetize and scale visibility through digital marketing and conversion strategies.
Earl Aims to Transform Lives in L.A. by Tackling Racism in Government
October 28, 2021
Monique Earl, senior assistant general manager and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, aims to fulfill her vision of transforming lives by “unraveling institutional racism and discrimination in our government institutions.”
Biden-Harris Administration Steps up Efforts to Narrow Racial Wealth Gap
June 3, 2021
The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing additional steps to end discrimination and bias in the housing market. “More than 50 years since the Fair Housing Act’s passage, access to wealth through homeownership remains persistently unequal,” administration officials stated. “In his first week in office, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address discrimination in our housing market.”
Howard University Receives Record Donation for STEM Scholarships
February 20, 2020
“I am proud of Howard’s continued efforts to drive economic development in the District. Adding critical residential and retail amenities transforms vacant and underperforming assets into thriving communities that both improve the fabric of the neighborhood and add vitality to Howard’s mission,” said Howard President Wayne Frederick. “I am also particularly happy that we were able to include Gideon, which is headed up by a strong Howard University Alumni with a history of giving back.”
Executive Director of Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation Marva Smith Battle-Bey Succumbs
April 7, 2016
Marva Smith Battle-Bey one of the leading community advocates for economic development within the African American Community has succumbed. Few details are available at this time, but Ms. Battle-Bey transitioned Wednesday Evening and more details will follow.
Asst. Commerce Secretary Williams to Keynote at Watts Riots 50th Anniversary Ceremony
August 12, 2015
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams will join Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr., Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44), and others in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Watts Riots in Los Angeles.