Education

WATCH: Black Money Matters Ep.1

Financial Wisdom coming from Special Guest Diedra Porche, Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase’s Market Leadership Team, Los Angeles . Hosted by Danny Bakewell Jr., EVP of the Los Angeles Sentinel & LA Watts Times.

Da Vinci RISE High for At-Risk Learners Finds Itself At-Risk

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on all students, but especially for those experiencing extreme obstacles to their academic success. Da Vinci RISE High, with campuses in Hawthorne, South Los Angeles, and Culver City, provides a comprehensive and holistic education for students who all too often fall through the cracks: students experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, probation, or foster care.

Newsom Mobilizes Black Vote Ahead of Election

Governor Gavin Newsom organized labor, community, and elected leaders across South Los Angeles to recognize Black worker contributions to the American Labor Movement on Labor Day at the headquarters of the African American Voter Registration, Education, and Participation Project (AAVREP).

L.A. Sparks and Divas In Defense Collaborate On Self-Defense Class for Young Girls

The Divas in Defense and the Los Angeles Sparks teamed up to teach young girls how to defend themselves from predators. This past weekend, Cole Parker, the founder and CEO of Divas in Defense, taught a self-defense class for women and girls in the community. Parker says the benefits of Divas in Defense are multifaceted, they empower women and girls, and help build their self-esteem and confidence. Most importantly, the organization strives to change the statistics of women and girls being victims. According to Parker, his methods have prevented his clients from getting attacked.  “That’s been the most impactful for