KJLH Stage Dominates at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul
October 23, 2024
For the 19th year, the Taste of Soul reiterated why it’s the preeminent destination for food, family, fun, and culture.
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October 2, 2024
The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) will partner with NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA to present the second annual State of Black Los Angeles.
Tavis Smiley, KBLA Delivers Historic National Climate Change Simulcast
July 3, 2024
The June 18 summit occurred at the California Science Center in Exposition Park and simulcast live on C-Span and KBLA.
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December 14, 2023
It has been one year since Karen Bass was sworn in as mayor of Los Angeles. The first woman to hold the position and the second African American to hold the office (Mayor Tom Bradley was the first).
A New Charter for Justice and Prosperity in Los Angeles
September 28, 2023
While Los Angeles has a history of making positive advances for social justice we simultaneously have a legacy of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and white supremacist discrimination that still stains our city today.
L.A. City Council Approves $150 Million for Low-Income Seniors, Rental Assistance and More
September 7, 2023
Ten months after Measure ULA, a November 2022 ballot initiative passed by residents of Los Angeles County, the L.A. City Council passed a $150 million plan to benefit short-term emergency rental assistance, eviction defense, tenant outreach and education, direct cash assistance for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, tenant protections, and affordable housing production.
LAC+USC Hospital Renamed LOS ANGELES GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
May 11, 2023
Los Angeles County Medical Center (LAC+USC) leadership, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Mayor Karen Bass announced on May 3 that the County’s largest health care facility will now be known as Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General).
Dr. Elaine Batchlor Excels as CEO of MLK Community Healthcare
April 13, 2023
Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Chief Executive Officer of MLK Community Healthcare, will be honored on April 15 at Bakewell Media’s Power, Leadership & Influence of the Black Woman event. The event will take place at the Beverly Hilton from 11am to 2pm. CBS 2 Anchor Pat Harvey will moderate. Dr. Batchlor will be honored alongside the newly-elected Mayor Karen Bass and several other prominent women of Los Angeles, including LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Stephanie N. Wiggins and veteran broadcaster Pat Prescott.
Mayor & BLM – LA Meet at L.A. Sentinel
February 16, 2023
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and members of Black Lives Matter – L.A. Chapter met at the office of the Los Angeles Sentinel on Feb. 10, to discuss a range of community issues of mutual concern. Following the discussion, Mayor Bass joined the gathering for a group photo. (Phil Taylor)
Jonathan Majors, Chevalier, and more at the Opening Night of the 31st Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)
February 16, 2023
The 31st PAFF kicked off on Thursday, February 9 and will continue through February 20. Established in 1992 by Hollywood veterans Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon”), the late Ja’Net DuBois (“Good Times”), and Ayuko Babu, executive director, the Pan African Film Festival has remained dedicated to the promotion of Black stories film, visual art, and other creative expression.
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Several momentous events took place in greater Los Angeles during 2022.
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December 22, 2022
The Office of Councilwoman Heather Hutt Hosted a Turkey Giveaway for local residents of the 10th District at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex on December 14. Councilwoman Hutt was accompanied by newly appointed Mayor Karen Bass on her third day in office.
Mayor Karen Bass Makes History
December 15, 2022
On Sunday, Dec. 12, Karen Bass was sworn in as Los Angeles’ first Black woman and second Black mayor.