Community Mourns Passing of Laura Pearl Teasley Farwell
November 20, 2024
Laura Pearl Teasley Farwell, a devoted church member and beloved educator, passed away on Oct. 27 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 100 years old.
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- 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
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LAUSD
Community Salutes Dr. George McKenna’s Stellar Achievements at Gala Retirement Celebration
November 13, 2024
After more than five decades as a public-school educator and administrator and almost a decade as an elected official, prominent educator and community leader Dr. George J. McKenna III has decided to retire from the L.A. Unified Board of Education at the end of his current term.
Prop 2 Seeks to Modernize Public Education Facilities
October 30, 2024
Proposition 2 would authorize the state to issue $10 billion in bonds with $8.5 billion dedicated to elementary and secondary educational facilities and $1.5 billion for community college facilities.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Oct. 24
October 23, 2024
Political news briefs from throughout the state of California.
West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center Uplifts and Supports Communities
October 16, 2024
The West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center, a vital community resource dedicated to uplifting and supporting families in the Los Angeles area, has been serving the community since February 1, 2024.
UTLA Endorses Hendy-Newbill for LAUSD Board District 1
October 16, 2024
Sherlett Hendy-Newbill recently gained a key endorsement from United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) for Los Angeles Unified School District Board District 1, adding to her backing by the L.A. Times, L.A. Sentinel and L.A. County Democratic Party.
Sheroes & Cocktails Event Recognizes Los Angeles’ Prominent Female Leaders
June 19, 2024
The Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee (LAAAWPAC) will honor female leaders making significant contributions to loca communities through public service and local government roles.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $40,000 Grant to Waters Employment Preparation Center
May 23, 2024
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center on May 10, presented LAUSD’s Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center with a $40,000 community health grant aimed at helping students pursue healthcare careers as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The new funding will enable LAUSD to purchase brand new training materials for its free Vocational Nursing Program that primarily serves students in Watts. These include Smart Scopes, Integrated Diagnostic Systems, CPR mannequins, and virtual reality medical training gear, all of which are essential equipment needed as part of the students’ LVN training program. Related Stories Clippers HBCU Night Unifies Alums, Informs Youth Lara Adekoya is Bringing
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.
Lulu’s Place Breaks Ground to Service L.A. Youth
May 16, 2024
A state-of-the-art sports facility broke ground on May 8 that aspires to provide more athletic access to underserved communities. The facility will be called Lulu’s Place, located near LAX and Saint Bernard high school.
Toni Klugh: Destined for Community
May 15, 2024
Toni Klugh is in her fifth year as principal of Community Magnet Charter School, a National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished Elementary School located in Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Celebration of Life Set for Margaret Gene Andrews
April 24, 2024
Margaret Gene (Rivers) Andrews, a talented and inspiring educator and dedicated servant of God, has passed away.
Kamlager-Dove Seeks to Improve Black Student Learning, Test Scores
April 17, 2024
U.S. Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) moderated a roundtable on April 8, focused on Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) strategies to improve Black student performance in classrooms.
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.
Community Mourns Passing of Flowers King McClennan
March 7, 2024
Flowers King McClennan, longtime Los Angeles resident and beloved LAUSD educator, passed suddenly on February 16. She was 95 years old.