Make Music Day Celebrated in Leimert Park with 24 Countries Around the World
June 26, 2024
Pulsations L.A., celebrated Make Music Day with a free outdoor concert event that featured artists identified as Cultural Treasures.
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
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- 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
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Jamiah Hargins is Feeding the Community
June 19, 2024
This garden in Leimert Park is providing the community with fresh produce every weekend. This is just one of the gardens Jamiah Hargins has in the community — this is Crop Swap L.A.
Detective Misty Rivers Solves Crimes with Some Holy Spirit
June 5, 2024
There is a new detective on the block and she is using her faith to help her solve crimes. Introducing Detective Misty Rivers, making her debut in “Long Overdue’” by author, Regena Andrea Grundy.
Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity
June 5, 2024
When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.
Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity
June 5, 2024
When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.
L.A. County Grants Awarded to 46 Community-Based Organizations
June 5, 2024
On Thursday, May 30, Community Partners held a special event at Alma Backyard Farms in Compton to celebrate community-based groups who received federally funded L.A. County grants to help in their work combating food insecurity in Southern California.
Bank of America Report Outlook Is Positive Among Certain Business Owners
May 22, 2024
According to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, which was conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute, small and mid-size business owners have a more optimistic outlook on their future.
L.A. Lakers, Lakers Youth Foundation, Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation Reveal Renovated Gym and Courts in Watts
May 22, 2024
Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (MMSF) joined with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation to reveal the updated and renovated sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, Los Angeles on Monday, May 20.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Visits Manual Arts High School
May 22, 2024
On Thursday, May 16, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D visited her alma mater, Manual Arts High School to talk to students about the importance of becoming a registered voter.
L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses
May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) held a Virtual Briefing announcing a partnership with 15 local community-based organizations to launch the Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI), a $25 million investment to support the startup and growth of local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.
Eric Copage Shines a Light on Black Culture and Its Importance
April 24, 2024
Author and journalist Eric Copage has had his people on his mind for quite a while. “Between Fathers and Sons: An African American Fable” is a novella and his latest book where Copage is bringing all these experiences and conversations from his life together.
From Hollywood to the Pulpit, Bishop Ernest Johnson is Making a Difference
April 10, 2024
Bishop Ernest Johnson of Jesus Is The Answer Apostolic Church wants everyone to find Jesus and their purpose.
UTLA and LAUSD Host Roundtable at Dorsey to Celebrate National School Librarians Day
April 10, 2024
On Thursday, April 4, it was National School Librarian Day and U.S. Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten visited Susan Miller Dorsey High School for a roundtable discussion on the importance of public school libraries, librarians, and literacy.
Heart of Los Angeles Gives Youth Access to Their Dreams
April 3, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles—is Heart of Los Angeles, HOLA if you’re cool. And cool things are happening here when it comes to empowering youth to find their dreams.
Isn’t She Lovely—She is, She’s Chef Lovely
April 3, 2024
Chef Lovely talks about her inspirations, food and more.