For over 15 years, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce‘s (GLAACC) Business Evolution Program (BEP) has partnered with major corporations to provide entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to increase scale and achieve economic growth.
Dr. Beverly “Bam” Crawford, founder/president of Bam Crawford’s The Company and pastor of Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church, along with Gabrianna Crawford, a.k.a. the artist Punky G, vice president, present Bam Crawford’s The Company Annual Women’s Empowerment Virtual Conference on Friday, April 16, through Saturday, April 17, online. The Registration fee is $15. However, Dr. Crawford refuses to leave anyone who wants to attend the conference behind, therefore if you are experiencing budget restraints at this time, apply for a registration sponsorship by email at [email protected]. “The Company has created a fellowship that supports, empowers, restores, and lifts up women that go through tough times. It is my desire to invest in
“ Sydney stands out amongst her peers, for not only her exemplary record but for her clear vision of how she intends to make the world a better place and her accompanying bias for action,” said Lt. Commander Darby Yeager, a member of the U.S. Navy Academy’s Truman Scholarship Selection Committee.
The agreement establishes a partnership that gives Southern Glazer’s access to TMCF’s diverse talent pipeline, connects Southern Glazer’s employees with HBCU students for mentoring and professional development, and provides student leaders with opportunities to pursue future careers with the Company.
These programs were created over a span of 20 years with the help of a planning grant from Youth Build USA and a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“This is yet another example of Secretary Betsy DeVos’s disdain for our nation’s public schools and underscores the urgent need for Democrats to remain steadfast in the fight to safeguard our students, teachers, and schools.”
The Fourth Annual Angel City Games return to UCLA on June 21-24. The event continues to galvanize adaptive sports and those who participate in them.
January is National Mentoring month and there’s a big push to get more among African American adults involved in mentoring young people.
On Friday, August 19, 2016, the Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles (CBMLA) will host its 2nd Annual Awards Banquet honoring men and women who serve as mentors for at-risk youth in the Los Angeles community. The Honorable Rupert Byrdsong, Los Angeles Superior Court, will be the keynote speaker. For the past 13 years, CBMLA has provided academic support, career enrichment, and mentorship for Black male youth throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Mark Anderson, former Postmaster for Los Angeles and current President of CBMLA said, “the number of kids in our community who are fatherless sons is astounding. About