McKinney Enters for L.A. County District Attorney in 2024
March 16, 2023
Deputy District Attorney John McKinney has officially announced he will run for Los Angeles County District Attorney in 2024 and challenge incumbent George Gascón.
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Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Sentenced to 60 years to Life in Prison
February 22, 2023
The man convicted of gunning down beloved rapper Nipsey Hussle was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke sentenced Eric R. Holder Jr., 33, after hearing from one of Hussle’s friends and listening to a letter from Holder’s father.
Dorsey Alumni Hosts “Pave Your Own Lane” Panel for Students
February 16, 2023
An influential panel was conducted by alumni from Dorsey High School on Thursday, February 9th.
Top Local Stories of 2022
December 29, 2022
Several momentous events took place in greater Los Angeles during 2022.
Taste of Soul ’s Digital World Highlights Wellness and Education
October 27, 2022
At Taste of Soul’s dynamic, new Microsoft-sponsored Digital World this year, founders of the tech- and entertainment-centered non-profit TecLeimert recorded live podcasts that featured interviews with a host of thought leaders and industry experts, among them changemakers creating significant impacts in the critical areas of wellness and education. One such panelist present on at the festival on October 15 was former record executive Shanti Das, an entrepreneur with an impactful story that led to the launch of the mental health nonprofit Silence the Shame. Amid the boisterousness literally bubbling at the 360 photo booth, and the virtual reality and gaming
Nipsey Hussle Receives Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
August 18, 2022
Nipsey Hussle – Los Angeles native and favorite son, Grammy-Award winning artist, community activist and entrepreneur – received the 2,729th star August 15, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Makes A Stop At ‘Destination Crenshaw
July 14, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg paid a visit to South Los Angeles on July 8, visiting ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the city of Compton. He also participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened “K” line, the new Crenshaw-to-LAX metro line.
August 15: Ermias Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, was born in Los Angeles, 1985
August 15, 2021
August 15: Ermias Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, was born in Los Angeles, 1985
Rapper D Smoke takes patient walk to Grammy recognition
February 4, 2021
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, D Smoke talked about the pressure of finding success outside “Rhythm + Flow,” how being a teacher matured his lyrics and his thoughts on why Grammy voters nominated him and other 35-and-up rappers in the best rap album category.
Dodgers Foundation Partner with Vector 90, and Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson for Drive-Thru Giveaway
October 22, 2020
The RBI drive-through has been their new form of giving back to the communities.
The Dreamers Youth Foundation’s, Samantha Smith and Osh Speak on Giving Back to the Community
September 24, 2020
Co-Founders Osh and Samantha Smith started The Dreamers Foundation in 2015 as a small workshop. Throughout the years, they transitioned their workshop over to Vector 90, a collaborative workspace created by David Gross and the late Nipsey Hussle. Co-Founder Smith said it is essential to know the power Black people have. She stated, “We need to know that we have power as Black people, and this is the year we take our power back. We have to use our voices.” Smith states it is ok to go out and march, but wants people to vote and make real changes in the community to see results.
SÜPRMARKT and D Smoke presents ‘Feed The Hood’ to the Inglewood Community
September 3, 2020
Feed The Hood gave the people building blocks for a healthy and immune life. They were excited to give away 200 bags of100% organic produce. Brands such as Sweet Green and Every Table, and Penny Pound Ice stepped up to make it happen. Volunteers spent hours making sure the bags were filled with goods. Elevate Culture, and DJ QwessCoast provided music to enhance the event. Suprmrket founder Olympia Auset said their mission is to make it easy and affordable for people to eat well in the community. “South Central has 1.3 million people, only 60 grocery stores. African Americans lead every other ethnic group in deaths from preventable diseases like diabetes and cancer.” Auset wants to stop the genocide in the African American communities.
Black Fact of the Day: Saturday August 15, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365
August 15, 2020
August 15: Ermias Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, was born in Los Angeles, 1985
Councilmember Harris Dawson Brings Successful Small Business Accelerator to South LA
May 14, 2020
South Los Angeles businesses are experiencing a renaissance. COVID-19 has presented obstacles and setbacks, however, our community is resilient and local leaders are leveraging every available resource to support entrepreneurs and ensure they can thrive despite this crisis. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson has partnered with Grid110 to support emerging South LA entrepreneurs and businesses. Grid110 is an accelerator aimed at helping new entrepreneurs build and grow strong, sustainable businesses and established business owners take their ventures to the next level.
Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Endures a Year After His Death
March 30, 2020
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The year since Nipsey Hussle was gunned down has not diminished the rapper’s legacy, but rather cemented it and continues to prove true his catchphrase, “The Marathon Continues.” Tuesday marks the first anniversary of Hussle’s death and his popularity and influence pushes forward as strong as ever. He won two posthumous Grammys in January, he remains a favorite of his hip-hop peers and his death has reshaped his hometown of Los Angeles in some unexpected ways. Throughout the city, murals dedicated to Hussle have been painted, rival gangs have had peace talks and a group of men convene