MIA Hosts 24th Annual Back To School Event August 13th
August 11, 2022
On August 13th, Mothers In Action will be hosting their 24th annual Back-To-School at Exposition Park, 3998 Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90037).
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News
STEP Fund Launches to Prevent Homelessness
August 11, 2022
1P.org is proud to announce the official launch of its homelessness prevention program: The STEP Fund (Short-Term Eviction Prevention Fund). The program provides no-fee, 0% interest, non-punitive loans of up to $2,500 to low-income LA residents at risk of eviction.
WriteGirl Opens Applications for New Mentees and Mentors
August 11, 2022
WriteGirl is seeking woman and gender-expansive writers in all genres, including fiction, poetry, journalism, screenwriting, songwriting, copywriting, business writing and more to help mentor teens.
Prosperity Market’s Second Annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt Returns in August
August 4, 2022
This August, Prosperity Market–a roving farmers market spotlighting Black farmers, food producers, and chefs–hosts a Black Business Scavenger Hunt that takes Angelenos on a journey across the city through Inglewood, Compton, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Pasadena, the Valley and more.
EECI Business Seminars Make Last Stop at Roosevelt Park on August 6 By Sentinel News Service
August 4, 2022
The Entrepreneur Educational Center (EECI) is hosting the last stop on its free Open-to-the-Public business seminar series this Saturday, August 6th, at Franklin D. Rosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Avenue in East Los Angeles, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
Non-Profit Organization A Taste of Culture Slated to Host Recruitment Drive for Students Interested in HBCU Enrollment
August 4, 2022
In conjunction with A Taste of Culture, L.E.A.P is excited to announce its recruitment drive for West Coast students interested in enrolling in Philander Smith College, an HBCU. The event will be held on August 6, 2022, at 6pm during the Parks After Dark End of Summer Extravaganza at Loma Alta Park in Altadena.
U.S. Africa Institute Hosts Mandela Washington Fellows in L.A. for the First Time
August 4, 2022
From July 23rd to August 5th, the US Africa Institute will be hosting the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows in Los Angeles for the first time since its establishment by former President Barack Obama.
Black Worker Hub Informs Southern California’s Black Job Crisis: Stories and Data to Power the Movement
August 4, 2022
More than 60 grantmaking representatives learned about the harsh realities facing Black workers during a funder briefing event hosted by the Southern California Black Worker Hub for Regional Organizing held in June.
LACCT and The Links Host Leadership Institute and 69th Cotillion
July 28, 2022
The Los Angeles Chapter Charitable Trust (LACCT) and The Los Angeles (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated launched their virtual Leadership Institute and 69th Cotillion Program on May 25.
Wellness Group Celebrates 21 Years of Empowering Women
July 21, 2022
The Wellness Group presents their 21th Annual Healthy Lifestyle Forum, “Conversation with Change A Maker,” on Saturday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., via Zoom.
Alliance - All 12 Pro Sports Team United – Plans Student-Led Unity March & Dialogue
July 21, 2022
On July 24, in an annual event that celebrates the 12 pro sports teams of greater Los Angeles and Orange County coming together to use sports to drive social change, local youth, LAPD officers, community members and civic leaders, the public is encouraged to join the Alliance Unity March & Dialogue. Each year, the student-led march emphasizes what change we can make when we stand united and work together to end racial inequality. The event begins at 9am.
Thousands Attend Bill Pickett Rodeo
July 21, 2022
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) and Toyota announced the Toyota BPIR “Greatest Show on Dirt” Traveling Museum. Alongside the BPIR 22 Tour, The Traveling Museum has toured the country to tell the stories of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls who traveled the U.S. with the world’s leading all-Black touring rodeo.
EBONY Media Group’s Eden Bridgman Sklenar Announced CEO
July 21, 2022
On July 18, EBONY Media Group announced that owner and chairwoman Eden Bridgeman Sklenar has been named Chief Executive Officer
UPDATE: ‘We Are The Hands, The Feet, and The Voice For Those Who Cannot Do For Themselves’
July 21, 2022
Dr. Belinda Allen is a dynamic woman who has dedicated her life to giving back to the City of Los Angeles, as well as the Black community.
Bank of America Awards More Than $4 Million in Grants to Southern California Nonprofits In First Round of Funding
July 14, 2022
Bank of America today announced it has recently awarded more than $4 million in grants to 152 nonprofits across Southern California to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families.