LA FED Holds Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
January 25, 2018
Over 1,000 community leaders, labor leaders, union members and elected officials gathered in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
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Governor Brown Proposed 2018-2019 Budget met with Mixed Reviews
January 18, 2018
When Jerry Brown became Governor of California in 2011 the state of California was facing a $25 million deficit. Brown recently released his last budget for the State of California which has grown into a surplus.
Radio Industry Share Thoughts on the Passing of Cliff Winston
January 11, 2018
The service was held at West Angeles C.O.G.I.C. North Campus Sanctuary.
Finding the Equity and Justice in the California Marijuana Business
January 4, 2018
Marijuana, a drug that has incarcerated hundreds of thousands of men of color is now legal for profit.
Crenshaw Community Concerns Invoke Gentrification Summit
December 7, 2017
Event organizer Damien Goodman founder of the Crenshaw Subway Coalition, noted, “Sixty percent of the room was black, but the rest was brown and yellow coming together.
CDC Delivers Glimmer of HIV Hope
December 7, 2017
New CDC Vital Signs report finds that HIV is being diagnosed sooner after infection than was previously reported.
Californians for Safety and Justice Celebrates 5 Years of Advocacy
November 16, 2017
The organization takes the holistic approach to Criminal Justice reform by dealing with the criminal system, the community, the victims and the incarcerated.
Community Town Hall Focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Book, “Where Do We Go from Here?”
November 16, 2017
The purpose is to build public power in community and increase civic engagement
Defining Justice Forum Engages Conversation with Hollywood and Politicians
November 16, 2017
Google and the Atlantic publication invited California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and others to discuss criminal justice reform.
Assmeblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas Relocates Constituents Office to Crenshaw District
November 9, 2017
Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas recently held the grand opening of his relocated district office, which is now renamed the Constituent Services Center.
Los Angeles Community College District Signs Agreement with Loyola Marymount
November 9, 2017
The agreement will enable students attending the district’s nine community colleges access to guaranteed fall admission to LMU once they meet specific enrollment requirements.
Tavis Smiley Talks Trump, Obama, Tom Joyner and Education Equity
November 9, 2017
In reminiscent fashion of the State of the Black Union, Tavis Smiley partners with the Bill and Milanda Gates Foundation and Enterprise to discuss U.S. education equity.
HBCU in LA Summer 2018 Internship Program Now Accepting Applications
November 2, 2017
Historically Black Colleges and Universities students have an opportunity to come to Hollywood by way of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) with the help of SAG-AFTRA and the White House.
Criminal Justice Reform Continues with the Passing of #EquityAndJustice Bills
October 26, 2017
Youth Justice Coalition recently hosted the victory celebration for the passing of 6 state senate bills set to increase the progress of Criminal Justice Reform in the state of California.
L.A. Catholic Archdiocese’ Accused of Supporting Environmental Health Risks
October 12, 2017
Concerned citizen ask the Archdiocese to terminate its lease with AllenCo, an oil drilling company who was fined $99,000 by the U.S. EPA for endangering the health of nearby residents, by failing to prevent the release of toxic emissions following their November inspection.