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UrbanPromise Celebrates Five Years of Restoring Hope for the Future for Los Angeles’ Children & Youth
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UrbanPromise Celebrates Five Years of Restoring Hope for the Future for Los Angeles’ Children & Youth

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterNovember 20, 2024

On Sunday, November 17, UrbanPromise Los Angeles (UPLA) hosted their fifth annual Hope for the Future Annual Fundraising Event at the Henry J. and Gloria Caruso Auditorium at Pepperdine University. A wide variety of supporters, educators, community leaders, donors, sponsors, students, and family members attend the intimate yet powerful luncheon to celebrate their impact and explore their hopes for the future.

‘Home of the FaithDome, A History of Crenshaw Christian Center’ Reveals Trailblazing Truths and Insights on its Future
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‘Home of the FaithDome, A History of Crenshaw Christian Center’ Reveals Trailblazing Truths and Insights on its Future

Yumiko Whitaker, Contributing WriterMay 22, 2024

There is much admiration for Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. He touched many lives. He guided many people who needed it. He introduced God’s word in a way that no one else had. And his legacy of service through ministry is forever intertwined with the FaithDome. And the dome is a standing example of what has been possible in South Los Angeles.

Lakers Draft Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis
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Lakers Draft Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorJuly 3, 2023

With their 17th and 40th pick in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka noted how the scouting staff ranked the two players high in the first half.

Black Men’s History Month Salutes –  Moon Meets Today’s Challenges by Building for Tomorrow 
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Black Men’s History Month Salutes –  Moon Meets Today’s Challenges by Building for Tomorrow 

Cora Jackson-Fossett  Managing Editor  and  Denise J. Gibbs  Contributing Writer June 2, 2022

Difficult or complicated projects are no match for engineering firm owner Elvin W. Moon because his company’s motto is “meeting today’s challenges by building for tomorrow.” As the owner of E.W. Moon Inc., he leads a team of professionals in designing and constructing a range of multifaceted jobs in both the private and public sectors  

Through Christ, Williams Moves Smoothly Between Ministry and Academia
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Through Christ, Williams Moves Smoothly Between Ministry and Academia

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 22, 2020

Life has been a memorable journey for the Rev. Dr. Helen Easterling Williams. From picking cotton in South Carolina and attending revivals at Morning Star Baptist Church, she’s now an associate minister at AME Church in Los Angeles and dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. While some may be surprised by her trajectory, Williams is not in that number. In her opinion, understanding her past has served as a springboard to her future and she credits “humble beginnings as a major factor in my development of strong and positive character traits and of a