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UCLA Students Gain Organizing Experience Working with Black Worker Centers
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UCLA Students Gain Organizing Experience Working with Black Worker Centers

Cora Jackson-Fossett Managing EditorSeptember 25, 2024

Nine UCLA students were recognized as Freedom Fellows at a special ceremony on Sept. 14 at the Los Angeles Black Worker Center in South L.A. The young adults were saluted for completing a 10-week program where they learned how to advance civic and economic justice for Black workers.  The students received real-world training by working directly with activists and community organizers affiliated with Black Worker Centers throughout California. According to Saba Waheed, director of the UCLA Labor Center, the Freedom Fellowship is a program operating under the UCLA CARE at Work initiative. The students are recruited through the We Gone

Stephanie Wiggins Positively Impacts Community as Metro CEO 
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Stephanie Wiggins Positively Impacts Community as Metro CEO 

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer March 16, 2023

    Wiggins will be honored at Bakewell Media’s “Power, Leadership, and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on April 15.  Throughout history, women have proven to be influential across many cultures around the world. Fighting for equality and opportunity, they have shaped society in ways that have advanced business, communities, education, and politics. Women deserve to be recognized and celebrated. This year, Stephanie N. Wiggins, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will be honored at the “Power, Leadership, and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m., at the

Air Pros USA Welcomes CFO Outram
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Air Pros USA Welcomes CFO Outram

Staff Report, South Florida TimesJuly 28, 2022

With more than 35 years of experience in financial management, Richard Outram, FCCA, CPA, CFE, CGMA will lead Air Pros USA’s financial initiatives and develop strategies to optimize the company’s financial performance as they continue to rapidly grow and acquire new businesses.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen Speaks On His Frustrations Over The Years
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Chargers WR Keenan Allen Speaks On His Frustrations Over The Years

Khari Jones Jr., Contributing WriterNovember 1, 2021

The penalties hindered the Chargers from executing their offense and three of the five penalties were offensive holding. Allen said in week 6, the Ravens did a good job defensively but wouldn’t acknowledge the Patriots. “Today it was all us. I didn’t see anything that they did where we couldn’t understand what was going on.”

Student Athlete of the Week: Kayvon Thibodeaux
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Student Athlete of the Week: Kayvon Thibodeaux

Amanda ScurlockAugust 19, 2021

Kayvon Thibodeaux developed from a local prep athlete to become one of the most prominent defenders in Pac-12 football. He made an impact as a defensive end for the Oregon Ducks as a freshman, helping the team win the 2019 Pac-12 Championships and 2020 Rose Bowl. That following year, he helped the Ducks run it back for a second consecutive Pac-12 title.

TEACHABLE MOMENTS REGARDING THE NATION’S CULTURE: IS IT TIME FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO HELP PLACE GENUINE EQUALITY FRONT AND CENTER IN OUR NATIONAL DISCOURSE?
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TEACHABLE MOMENTS REGARDING THE NATION’S CULTURE: IS IT TIME FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO HELP PLACE GENUINE EQUALITY FRONT AND CENTER IN OUR NATIONAL DISCOURSE?

Thomas A Parham, Ph.D, President California State University Dominguez HillsJanuary 14, 2021

January 6th, 2021 was intended to be a day of ceremonial ritual that underscored the strength of our democracy, and the commitment we as a nation have to a set of principles, values, and ideals that anchor our embrace of the constitution of the United States. Students in universities and colleges, in K-12 institutions, and even mature adults could treat it as a civics lesson, for there were many teachable moments in this season of election politics.