Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Celebrates Opening of NHM Commons
November 20, 2024
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County recently cut the ribbon on its new wing, the NHM Commons.
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
- 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
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
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Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project Breaks Ground
November 13, 2024
“We’re celebrating the rejuvenation of Maggie Hathaway Golf Course,” said Fred Terrell, vice chairman of investment banking at Wells Fargo & Company.
Panel Discussion Highlights Power of Black Women in Politics at “Respect My Crown” Screening
October 23, 2024
At the recent screening of “Respect My Crown: The Rise of African American Women in California Politics,” an engaging panel discussion unfolded, spotlighting the untold stories of Black women who have shaped the state’s political landscape.
Holly Mitchell Kicks-off Re-election Campaign
February 1, 2024
Cheers of “Holly! Holly!” filled the air as Holly Mitchell kicked-off her campaign for re-election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Labor leaders, elected officials, and residents of District #2 were among the diverse coalition backing Mitchell during the rally on Jan. 27, at Jim Gilliam Park.
Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Receives Multi-Million Dollar Agreement for Restoration
November 9, 2023
On Thursday, November 2, elected officials, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation, American Golf and Fore Youth Golf Foundation signed an agreement to upgrade the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South Los Angeles.
L.A. County Board Advances Discrimination-Prevention Efforts
July 27, 2023
It’s been nearly two years since the county Board of Supervisors approved a motion calling for the convening of a countywide “prevention services task force,” and on July 25, the board agreed to implement the panel’s recommendations aimed at preventing discrimination in all county operations.
L.A. Metro Officially Opens the K Line, Marking a New Transit Milestone for Los Angeles County
October 13, 2022
Affectionately known as the “river of business and commerce”, the line marks the official return of rail service on Crenshaw Blvd since 1955.
Aventiv Technologies and the Jenesse Center Present “Working Women: Life After Incarceration” Panel
August 18, 2022
On August 11 , Aventiv Technologies joined the Jenesse Center for a community discussion on how to best support a group that society often forgets—women who are formally incarcerated.
Why We Need the California Justice40 Act
July 7, 2022
California is preparing to receive billions of federal dollars to grow and improve our infrastructure due to the passage of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
L.A. Metro Hosts Dedication Celebration to Showcase Crenshaw/LAX Leimert Park Station
June 30, 2022
On June 25, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference at the Leimert Park Station to celebrate the first station dedication of the Metro K Line.
THE FIGHT OVER REDISTRICTING MOVES TO THE 2ND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
November 30, 2021
Every ten years in the United States, new political lines are drawn to create “more equitable districts” at every level of government. In 2020 – 2021, for the first time a Citizens Redistricting Commission is drawing lines for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Wells Fargo Pledges One Million Dollars to Support the Los Angeles Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship
October 28, 2021
The Hot and Cool Café, located in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, was recently the venue for a well-attended press conference where Wells Fargo announced a $1 Million Dollars investment in the Los Angeles Urban League, the 100-year-old highly respected civil-rights and economic empowerment organization.
100 Black Men of Los Angeles host 40th Anniversary Gala
October 14, 2021
Oct. 23 event to honor Maxine Waters, Holly Mitchell and Dr. Thomas Parham, Wells Fargo and Salesforce
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles will be holding its 40th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 5pm.
Founded in 1981, the mission of 100 Black Men of Los Angeles is to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities through the enhancement of educational and economic opportunities. The non-profit professional mens organization provides talent and leadership to Black youth.
L.A. County Moves to Ban Oil Wells in Unincorporated Areas
September 17, 2021
“L.A. County has had a long history of oil and gas development and poor land use decisions, which has resulted in oil and gas operations occurring too close to places where people live, work, play, go to school and pray,” Mitchell said. “Many residents may not even realize it, but tens of thousands of people in L.A. County live in close proximity to an oil well and 73% of them are people of color.”
Who owns our neighborhoods?
September 2, 2021
There is an increasing prevalence of large, corporate landlords as opposed to smaller local landlords