Kimberly Brown’s Impact, Leadership, and Legacy in Los Angeles
December 4, 2024
Through her continued advocacy, Kimberly Brown ensures that South L.A.’s history and future remain intertwined with resilience and empowerment.
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
Real Estate
Black Student-Athlete Summit and Project Destined Launch Virtual Training Sessions
May 31, 2023
The Black Student-Athlete Summit (BSAS), a platform dedicated to advancing the professional and academic success of Black student-athletes, is partnering with Project Destined to launch a new virtual internship program that will provide Black student-athletes with training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real estate.
Dayvon Ross Finds Success Outside of Football
February 23, 2023
There was one time when former local football star Dayvon Ross would stop at nothing to be in the NFL. However, his life journey took him to places football never could.
Homeowning while Black: Couple alleges bias in appraisal
August 22, 2022
How much does it pay to hide the photos of your family at your home, or anything else that shows your race? If you’re Black and trying to find out how much your house is worth, one family suggests it could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Celebration of Life: Earl L. Bakewell
September 23, 2021
Earl L. Bakewell was welcomed to the world and his family July 26, 1930 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away of natural causes on Tuesday September 22, 2020. In May of 2020. Earl unfortunately contracted Covid 19 while being a long term resident of an Orange County nursing home, and was never able to fully return to normal health.
Maverick’s Flat Has a New Stakeholder in Nina RoZá
September 2, 2021
She shares how she has resurrected the iconic venue into something new for the community.
Who owns our neighborhoods?
September 2, 2021
There is an increasing prevalence of large, corporate landlords as opposed to smaller local landlords
Tax Agents Bombard Appeals Board Hoping to Make a Buck
July 29, 2021
These very same homeowners are experiencing a huge boost in their home’s value. Yes, small businesses have struggled, many forced to shutter, but the housing market has been booming. The average single family residence has increased 22% over last year in the average home price, cresting at median of about $817,000.
LAUL & PEDC Team Up for Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program
June 10, 2021
Legendary Banker and Philanthropist Darrel Brown and expert Tax Accountant and Real Estate specialist David Murphy are featured speakers for the Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program
What Would Happen If?
November 12, 2020
Wendy’s Window
Dr. William H Lee Dies
September 26, 2019
He was tireless in the fight for access and respect for Black journalists and relentless in championing for Blacks to have a seat at the proverbial table.
VH1’s “Love & Listings” Showcases Black Real Estate Agents
July 25, 2019
The diverse cast will open up their lives to the realty of being a Black real estate agent in Southern California.
Home Prices Up, but Sales Dip in L.A., Orange Counties
January 3, 2019
According to CoreLogic, the median price of a Los Angeles County home was $600,000 last month, up from $567,000 in November 2017.
Hillsides Honors Holden for Foster Youth Leadership
November 2, 2017
Hillsides honored Assemblymember Chris Holden with an advocacy award for his legislative efforts concerning foster care and affordable housing at a ceremony and roundtable discussion held at Hillsides’ headquarters in Pasadena on October 23.
Student Athlete of the Week: Iman Marshall
October 19, 2017
Like many USC Trojan football players, junior cornerback Iman Marshall is homegrown, a native of Long Beach.