Report: 37 Million People in U.S. Have Diabetes
November 9, 2023
African Americans have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared to Whites.
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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Metro Los Angeles Debuts Multimedia Art Exhibit At BHCP
October 12, 2023
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) celebrated the grand opening of “Arts & Culture Along the K,” a multimedia exhibit showcasing the many great artists, culture and artworks connected by the K Line. The opening reception took place at the Museum of African American Art in Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
The Whispers ‘Say Yes’ to Taste of Soul Bakewell Media Stage Presented by Chevy
September 14, 2023
The 17th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, South L.A.’s premiere live and in-person outdoor event, proudly welcomes The Whispers to the Bakewell Media Stage presented by Chevy on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Crenshaw Boulevard, from Obama Boulevard to Stocker Avenue.
Wells Fargo to Host Free Homeownership Fair and Breakfast
September 14, 2023
The financial services firm is creating more opportunities to grow and protect Black homeownership in South L.A.
Report: Anti-Black Hate Crimes Surge 27% Higher
September 14, 2023
According to state data released in August, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that hate crimes involving racism against Black people surged last year compared with 2021 data, including instances of violence motivated by bias.
Black Panther Party, Japanese Americans: A History of Coalition Building
September 7, 2023
Members of the Black Panther Party, Japanese American National Museum (JANM), National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, and Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation convened recently for a special event called “Solidarity: The Black Panther Party — History and Future of Coalition Building.”
Q&A with Kevin Merida: A Black Men’s Month Exclusive
June 22, 2023
LA Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida sheds light on how newspapers can continue to be a bastion of truth for the masses.
Wellnest, AltaMed Unite To ‘End the Stigma, Promote Mental Health’
June 1, 2023
Critical, in-person conversation explored the impact of mental health on our communities occurred at a discussion hosted by the staff at Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness.
Summer Fun Activities Await Students of All Ages At Octavia Lab
May 25, 2023
Students and visitors of all ages are gearing up for summer fun activities at Octavia Lab, a do-it-yourself makerspace at the L.A. Central Library. The Lab provides library cardholders free and unlimited access to state-of-the-art design, fabrication, preservation, photographic, and storytelling technologies. Octavia Lab honors acclaimed science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, who broke ground in the male-dominated genre.
Q&A with Jacqueline Stewart – A Women’s History Month Exclusive
March 30, 2023
The native Chicagoan talks about what it means to be the first African-American female host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and the importance of Black participation in filmmaking
CDU President’s Breakfast Highlights Gun Violence as Public Health Emergency
March 2, 2023
The assembly elevated the discourse on an impactful matter that continues to ravage the health and well-being of our communities.
CDU’s Master of Public Health Program Continues to Attract Students
January 26, 2023
The program continues to have an impact on Black health professionals in South LA.
Award-winning Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Set to Pass the Torch
January 5, 2023
Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson, a native Angeleno, reflects on her appointment before stepping down.
Los Angeles Public Library Closes Digital Equity Gap With Free Computer Bundle Program
December 15, 2022
The computer bundles are available to be checked out by adults with a library card who are in good standing.