Loyola Marymount Recognizes Danny Bakewell Sr. in Special MLK Interfaith Service
January 26, 2023
A beautiful service in honor of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was held at Loyola Marymount University on January 18, 2023.
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News
Caution and Equity Are Hallmarks of Gov. Newsom’s First Budget Under Black Director
January 19, 2023
On Tuesday Jan. 10, at a press conference held in Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his first draft of the state’s 2023-2024 budget to the Legislature.
Stormy Winter: California Takes Steps to Manage Impact of Weather and Water
January 19, 2023
Over the last few weeks storms have torn through many of California’s communities, prompting evacuations in areas like Planada and Merced due to widespread flooding.
Costco to Anchor New Housing Community in South Los Angeles; Innovative Plan Emphasizes Affordability, Neighborhood Services
January 12, 2023
Thrive Living, a national real estate firm committed to building integrated urban communities with non-subsidized affordable and workforce housing, plans to convert an idle five-acre commercial site in Baldwin Village into a mixed-use complex with hundreds of apartments and the neighborhood’s first Costco store.
Become a Foster or Foster-Adopt Parent, Attend Children’s Bureau’s Virtual Online Orientation
January 12, 2023
Children’s Bureau is one of the largest private, non-profit adoption agencies in California and one of the few that is nationally accredited by the Child Welfare League of America. In Los Angeles County alone, the foster care population exceeds 33,000 children with 200 of those foster children waiting for an adoptive family.
Idyllwild Arts Presents a Westside Ballet Masterclass with Robyn Gardenhire
January 5, 2023
Idyllwild Arts Presents a Westside Ballet Masterclass with Robyn Gardenhire on January 15, 2023 at 12:30pm.
Bills’ Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapse on Field
January 5, 2023
Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Los Angeles Responds to Mayor Bass’ Bold Actions on Homelessness
January 5, 2023
Here’s what civic leaders and organizations are saying about Mayor Karen Bass’ bold actions on homelessness:
Thousands Benefit from Assemblymember Bryan’s Christmas Celebration in Leimert Park
December 29, 2022
Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-55, Los Angeles) held his Annual Christmas in the Park celebration this past Sunday drawing thousands of local residents to the historic Leimert Plaza Park.
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Devyn Bakewell Celebrates “Greater Life” Book Signing
December 22, 2022
The Greater Life book signing attracted a diverse crowd of HBCUs alumni, media, community leaders, and supporters of black love.
President Biden Must Uphold Promise to Black Labor of Infrastructure Construction Jobs
December 22, 2022
Coming off a successful midterm, President Joe Biden must follow through on a resolution to Black labor in the New Year.
COVID-19 Update: What California Seniors 50+ Need to Know About Latest Vaccine
December 22, 2022
Physicians and public health officials are raising alarms about a “tripledemic” happening as the holiday travel season approaches.
Inner-City Students Learn Successful Business Skills at PVJOBS Future Entrepreneurs Conference
December 22, 2022
About 400 LAUSD students from inner-city schools learned what it takes to become successful in business during the PVJOBS Future Entrepreneurs Conference held yesterday at West Los Angeles College.
Mayor Karen Bass Makes History
December 15, 2022
On Sunday, Dec. 12, Karen Bass was sworn in as Los Angeles’ first Black woman and second Black mayor.