The Wellington Square Farmers Market, a beloved neighborhood fixture in West Adams, has found a new home. After 15 years of continuous operation from the parking lot of Smyrna Seventh-day Adventist Church, the market has garnered support from the community, local government, vendors, and customers alike to move to Wellington Road, evolving from a hidden gem into a vibrant street event.
In response to one of the most devastating natural disasters in California history, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of LA Rises, a private-sector initiative designed to accelerate the rebuilding of Los Angeles communities impacted by the recent catastrophic fires.
This article covers updates from government departments regarding support for businesses after the wildfires.
Heather Hutt was sworn in as Councilwoman for Los Angeles’ 10th District in a historic community ceremony at First African Methodist Episcopal Church.
San Jose native Tonya McKenzie is the first African American woman to run for Redondo Beach City Council for the Fourth District, and if victorious, she will be the first black woman to hold the city council position. With District 4 being the least voting block (residents are voting the least), McKenzie believes that conversation, collaboration, and commonality can turn that around.
The start of Black History Month facilitated a coming together of Mothers In Action (MIA), Taste of Soul, Brotherhood Crusade, and the Los Angeles Sentinel.
The Our Authors Study Club, Inc of Los Angeles (OASC), Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the City of Los Angeles have released their events schedule for Black History Month in 2022
Round 3 of the City of Los Angeles Comeback Checks Program is now open. The program will provide $5,000 grants to 5,000 eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19.
In response to the community’s expressions of sympathy and concern, the family of Earl Titus issued the following statement:
CEO Daniel Forkkio and Represent Justice are using storytelling, film and public engagement to create a demand to change the U.S. prison system.
A state lawmaker said he wants ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19, and do to that, he announced a proposal today to eliminate personalbelief exemptions and expand upon a state vaccine mandate.
The coroner’s office confirmed the names of all four people killed in a shooting at a Jan. 23 party in Inglewood that also left one person wounded.
The Los Angeles City Council and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have posted a combined $60,000 in reward money and the California Highway Patrol and State of California have added $50,000, for a total of $110,000, for information leading to the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found dumped alongside the Harbor (110) Freeway.
The ancient African ethical imperative of serudj ta, to repair, renew and remake the world, remains as relevant today and perhaps more urgent for us and all human beings, given the times in which we now live and the damage, devastation and dangers we sense and see all around us.