Jackie Robinson Foundation, LADF Celebrate Milestones
May 4, 2023
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) 10 years Reimagined Anniversary.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
HBCU
Student Athlete of the Week: Nayani Lewis
April 20, 2023
St. Monica senior Nayani Lewis will be attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on a golf scholarship in the fall. She noted how she connected well with the women’s golf head coach Tiana Jones.
HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs for Research
March 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced awards totaling $5.5 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to conduct housing and community development research.
Intuit Dome Gets Closer to Completion
March 16, 2023
The Intuit Dome, the new arena of the Los Angeles Clippers, reached their biggest construction milestone yet. Clippers players along with Intuit Dome staff and distinguished guests watched as the final steel beam was installed.
‘Why We Sing’ Musical Returns to the Stage after 10 years at The Miracle Theatre
March 9, 2023
On Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, the 2013 musical, “Why We Sing” (Presented by CBG Arts & SWESH in association with Kirk Franklin & 102.3 KJLH) was brought back to the stage at the Miracle Theatre in Inglewood, California. To celebrate writer and director, Brandon Rainey’s birthday and 20-year anniversary since his first main stage show, new faces and returning faces graced the stage to bring new villains, new plot twists, and new music after 10 years.
CDU’s Master of Public Health Program Continues to Attract Students
January 26, 2023
The program continues to have an impact on Black health professionals in South LA.
Devyn Bakewell Celebrates “Greater Life” Book Signing
December 22, 2022
The Greater Life book signing attracted a diverse crowd of HBCUs alumni, media, community leaders, and supporters of black love.
Fisk, 1st HBCU gymnastics at NCAA level, heads to Las Vegas
December 15, 2022
By City News Service The Fisk University women’s gymnastics program, the first at a Historically Black College and University at the NCAA level, will make its team debut on Jan. 6 at the inaugural “Super 16” in Las Vegas
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program
December 7, 2022
Deion Sanders is taking over as head coach at Colorado, bringing his charisma and larger-than-life persona to a beleaguered Pac-12 program that’s plunged to the bottom of college football. The deal was announced Saturday night by CU athletic director Rick George. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has been at Jackson State, a historically Black college that plays in the NCAA’s second tier of Division I, since 2020. Sanders has guided the Tigers to consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference titles. The Tigers beat Southern in the SWAC championship game Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi, and a few hours later Colorado announced he was coming
Ready Life Finds Support Through Football
December 1, 2022
Ready Life was created to provide financial tools to people to start generational wealth. The app allows its users to get a mortgage by showing a history of their paid bills instead of using a credit score.
Malik Books Hosts Howard University Alum & Romance Author Devyn Bakewell’s Book Signing
November 17, 2022
Malik Books is pleased to host Howard University Alum and Romance Author Devyn Bakewell’s book signing at Mailk Books Westfield Culver City (6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 2470., Culver City 90230), on Sunday, November 20th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Black Lightning Track Club Excels in Junior Olympics
November 3, 2022
The Black Lightning Track Club has been excelling on the biggest stages of track and field. This past summer, runners from the club took top spots in sprints and relays during the Junior Olympics.
James Clyburn Transcends Generations in Speech at Howard University’s Convocation
September 29, 2022
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn disclosed that he lost three races before being elected to his first position in Congress as representative of South Carolina’s 6th District, during his speech at Howard University’s 155th opening convocation on Friday.
In South Carolina, Harris Urges Students to Vote in Midterms
September 23, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris visited two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration as she focuses on places and demographics that will be key to Democrats’ chances to hold on to Congress in the midterm elections.
UCLA Dominates in Historic Battle Against Alabama State
September 16, 2022
The UCLA Bruins football team defeated Alabama State University 45-7 to earn their second consecutive victory. This is the first time the UCLA Bruins battled the Alabama State Hornets.