The community gathered on Oct. 20, in support of nonprofit organization Leaders In Power Inc.’s community giveback day, “Stronger Together.”
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Naomi Hutchinson had a vibrant childhood where she was able to be creative and expressive.
“Outside of school, I spent my time dancing, cheerleading and hanging out with friends,” she recalled.
The Drew League Foundation is more than just basketball, and on Saturday, July 29, the 501(C)3 nonprofit organization proved just why they are a staple for the Los Angeles community. The nonprofit hosted a community day filled with games, food, community bonding, special guests, and much more.
According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Black adults are 20% more likely to experience severe mental health issues. The 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report stated, “Those who are from racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive behavioral health services.”
Terence Simpson utilized his experience to create JoinLinks – “an app that helps people find fun things to do each week and meet cool people to do them with.”
It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to build stronger, more vibrant communities through meaningful programs and initiatives” – and has successfully been doing just that.
t may sound cliché, but Zaire Andre literally lives and breathes football. The Inglewood native started his sports journey at the age of five years old. He has played youth sports (football and basketball) in Inglewood and attended multiple grade schools including: Dodson and Carnegie Middle School, which led him to Crenshaw High School and graduating from Inglewood High School with a full ride scholarship to play football at Washington State University. After spending two years in Washington, Andre came back home to Los Angeles and transferred to El Camino Junior College, where he earned his associate’s degree. He continued his football journey in San Antonio, Texas at the University of Incarnate Word and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2019.
If you are a transplant who lives in LA, a current resident, or someone looking to visit, and want a tour of the heart of South LA, Janae Green has something just for you. Green has launched “A Great Day in South LA, which is an immersive three hour Black History tour that explores iconic landmarks such as Crenshaw/Baldwin, Leimert Park, Hyde Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Avenue.
If you’re a foodie and always on the prowl for delicious eats, Black Owned Food LA Black Owned Food LA is your go-to.
Presented by CBG Arts & White Hall Arts Academy, on Saturday, April 13th, guests filled the Hudson Theatre Coffee Shop in Hollywood to enjoy writer and director Brandon Rainey’s (B Rainey Productions) latest production, Love Game. This urban stage play was written by Rainey, production managed by Howard University Alumni Jonathan Lucas, and featured a very talented cast.
We can’t end Women’s History Month without acknowledging, wife, mother, and community advocate, Stacey Henley, who, alongside her husband, Big U, founded non-profit organization, “Developing Options, Inc.”
In honor of Women’s History Month, Debbie Allen hosted, “Men Who Love Women” on Saturday, March 23 , as part of “HERstory,” a month-long celebration of the power of women.
Inglewood native, photographer, videographer, and editor Kelli Scates is the owner of 430 Productions, a full-service commercial, brand photo, and film production studio space located in the DTLA arts district.
Liza Vassell is a Brooklyn-born former model, marketing strategist, and CEO and founder of Brooklyn PR, an LA based concept PR Agency.
Studies show that Black women are more likely to experience postpartum depression than any other race, and are least likely to receive adequate treatment due to the lack of access to mental health resources, financial obstacles, systematic racism, among other factors. When baby is, born mothers immediately transform into their maternal state, sometimes completely diminishing their personal needs for their child. Mothers of newborn babies’ loose hours of sleep each night ensuring their little ones are safe, and cared for.