Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Library Welcomes South Central Spits Fire! to Eighth District
October 13, 2022
Poets from some of L.A.’s most underserved, yet resilient neighborhoods came together for a free community event.
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
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- 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
South Los Angeles
The Hidden Genius Project Prepares Black Male Youth for Work of the Future
September 23, 2022
The organization is celebrating #10YearsofGenius with a showcase of 21st century technical projects.
Man Charged With Arson in Victory Baptist Church Fire
September 21, 2022
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Sept. 20 that a man has been charged with three counts of arson in connection with the fire that destroyed the Victory Baptist Church in South Los Angeles last week.
California Reparations Task Force to Meet in South L.A.
September 15, 2022
Local residents can witness the work of the California Reparations Task Force during the two-day meeting planned on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, at Paradise Baptist Church in South Los Angeles.
Councilmember Price Gives Reassuring Message to Victory Members
September 14, 2022
In response to the fire that burned Victory Baptist Church, the Office of Councilmember Curren Price will help to coordinate a task force made up of city departments to identify possible resources and services and has secured $50,000 in discretionary funds to disperse to the Victory Community Foundation to jump-start recovery efforts.
Flames Engulf Victory Baptist Church in South L.A.
September 11, 2022
More than 100 firefighters battled a major emergency fire at Victory Baptist Church in the South Park area of Los Angeles for one hour and 40 minutes on Sunday, September 11.
Splash Candles Lighting a New Path at the Taste of Soul
August 18, 2022
Owner of Splash Candles, Antoinnette Rainey, has been pouring candles in the City of Los Angeles since 2019, creating unforgettable aromas for everyone to enjoy. On October 15, Splash Candles intends to set their shop at the Taste of Soul, one of South Los Angeles’ largest one-day festivals.
AAREP LA Presents South LA Rising Showcasing Local Development Projects
August 11, 2022
On Saturday, July 23, African American Real Estate Professionals Los Angeles (AAREP LA) presented “South LA Rising: A Bus Tour and Development Project Showcase.” The event was sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as part of their mission to pursue unrelenting efforts to move the real estate industry toward the creation of diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities.
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.
Free Business Seminars Usher in Clean Wave Economic Opportunity for South L.A.
June 23, 2022
Meanwhile, South Los Angeles continually ranks among the top 10% of the most polluted communities in the state of California. The area has been historically ensconced in and blighted by oil well sites, industrial facilities, hazardous waste dumps, and contaminated land.
U.S. Sen. Padilla Joins Local Officials for Worship at South L.A. Churches
June 2, 2022
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla joined long-time allies and friends in South Los Angeles on May 29, as he visited churches returning to in-person services.
Smith Installed as Pastor of Gethsemane Christian Love M.B. Church
May 25, 2022
As he’s done throughout his ministry, the Rev. Byron Smith, Sr. heeded the direction of the Lord, which resulted in his recent installation as the new pastor of Gethsemane Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church in South Los Angeles.
Councilmember Curren Price, LADOT Launch ‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Pilot in South L.A.
April 28, 2022
L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price joined the L.A. Department of Transportation (LADOT) on April 26 to launch the revolutionary Universal Basic Mobility Pilot (UBM) in South Los Angeles – one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, increasing access to transportation options for neighbors in Council Districts 8, 9 and 10.
Community Health Centers Offer Safe, Affordable Care Right in South L.A.
April 27, 2022
With clinics all over South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Compton and more, the Southside Coalition of Community Health Centers raises a unified voice for the health care needs of South Los Angeles.
Ballmer Group Grant to Crystal Stairs, Inc., Advances Equity and Economic Mobility for African American Child Care Providers
April 21, 2022
A $1,300,000 grant from the Ballmer Group to Crystal Stairs, Inc. (CSI) is lighting the path toward equity and economic mobility for African American child care providers in South Los Angeles and paving a bright future for Black children and families with increased quality of care and education.