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FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic 
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FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic 

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing Writer April 30, 2025

On May 18, the NAACP Award-Winning Amazing Grace Conservatory launches its 28th Anniversary Season with “FAME ‘25”, an electrifying revival of the timeless musical. Directed by AGC alumnus Alfred Jackson, this high-energy production features 60 of Los Angeles’ most promising young artists, ages 10-18, who will illuminate Nate Holden Performing Arts Center for two spectacular performances. 

Future Icon Lynae Davis Steps Into the Spotlight with An Ethereal R&B Sound
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Future Icon Lynae Davis Steps Into the Spotlight with An Ethereal R&B Sound

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterApril 2, 2025

Lynae Davis is an R&B singer, songwriter, and storyteller with what she describes as an “ethereal R&B” sound. “I feel like I keep going back to R&B because something about that just feels accurate,” she explains. With gospel roots and a growing interest in alternative sounds, Lynae blends genre exploration with soul and emotional honesty.

Opinion: How We Can Protect Our Communities From COVID After the Pandemic 
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Opinion: How We Can Protect Our Communities From COVID After the Pandemic 

Rev. Edgar Boyd, California Black Media September 7, 2023

Overcoming challenges that Black communities here in Los Angeles and throughout California have faced due to COVID-19 has not been easy. However, through hard work, listening to our community, and the power of prayer, we have found ways to win over the virus. After all, prayers are powerful, but even more so when paired with COVID-19 medications.

FAME is ‘First To Serve’ the Los Angeles Community
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FAME is ‘First To Serve’ the Los Angeles Community

Sentinel News ServiceJune 14, 2023

As celebrates its Sesquicentennial of ministry, the congregation takes pride in lifting up its mantra over the past century and a half, “First to Serve.”  At the center of FAME’s service is a diverse menu of community projects, programs, and ministries that are provided for the community.  

Councilmember Harris-Dawson Launches Meal Program to Support South L.A Seniors and Small Businesses During COVID-19
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Councilmember Harris-Dawson Launches Meal Program to Support South L.A Seniors and Small Businesses During COVID-19

Sentinel News ServicesApril 2, 2020

City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson launched an emergency program to provide free healthy meals to homebound seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis presents a crucible for leaders and requires quick strategic thinking to preserve our communities.  The councilmember launched this innovative program to divert funding from community events that were canceled due to COVID-19, and support two highly vulnerable populations during the pandemic: homebound seniors; as well as small business owners and their employees.