Khari Jones Jr. Contributing Writer

Mothers In Action Celebrates Their 22nd Annual Back to School Health Fair

Khari Jones, Jr., Contributing WriterAugust 20, 2020

In memory of Mitchell’s late Mother, the founder of M.I.A., Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, they distribute their first 100 backpacks each year for the last 6 years to First AME Church for their foster care youth in honor of her passing and life of service.. “My Mother was the founder of Mother’s In Action, and she understood that children fail because they can’t hear, they can’t see, and don’t have the resources to have a successful school year. So she started this thing 22 years ago, said President Mitchell.”

Basketball Sports

Clippers’ Lou Williams Says it’s About the Food at Popular Atlanta Strip Club

Khari Jones, Jr., Contributing WriterJuly 30, 2020

Shortly after, pictures surfaced on the internet of Williams at the Atlanta strip club, Magic City. Rapper, Jack Harlow posted on his Instagram story, a picture with the Clippers guard. After reports came out that he violated health protocols, Williams immediately tweeted, “Ask any of my teammates what my favorite restaurant in Atlanta is. Ain’t nobody partying. Chill out lol. #MaskOn.” According to the Atlanta community, Magic City has some of the best food in the city.

Crenshaw & Around Exclusive Family Health Lifestyle Local News (Family)

Over 2,500 South L.A. Families were Provided Groceries at Community Food Bank Drive-Through

Khari Jones, Jr. Contributing WriterJuly 23, 2020

In the heart of the Crenshaw District, in South L.A., a community food distribution drive through was held at the Los Angeles Sentinel on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 9M – Noon, to provide groceries for community members experiencing economic hardship due with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bakewell Media, Los Angeles Sentinel, Mothers In Action, AFGE, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Labor Community Services, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Miguel Contreras Foundation, Teamsters National Black Caucus, Councilmember Herb Wesson of CD 10 and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas of the 2nd District collaborated to successfully distribute groceries to 2,500 families in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Crenshaw & Around Local News (Family)

Wondalunch hosted their second event with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Angela Rye and Janelle Monae

Khari Jones Jr. Contributing WriterJuly 9, 2020

“Here we are. We are getting ready to hand out some food. Now everybody that’s not working, get back,” says Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

Wondalunch just held their second event in Watts giving away contact free, prepackaged meals that includes fresh fruit, vegetables, and poultry. There are hungry people all over the country, but particularly in the Los Angeles community. Community leaders have graciously contributed their time to ensure the people have food on the table.