Black Girls Code (BGC) launched on Sept. 7 “Delete the Divide,” a certified tech skills program for Black girls and youth of color at Ethos Society, a communal workspace located at 3435 Wilshire Blvd in the Equitable Life skyscraper in the Koreatown neighborhood of L.A.
Educator Bridgette Robinson created Soccer iQ Institute to provide a unique academic experience for student athletes from sixth to 12th grade. At Soccer iQ Institute, athletic training for soccer is incorporated into a schedule with academics.
The National Organization of Minority Architects Southern California Chapter (SoCal NOMA) hosted its 2024 ‘Project Pipeline’ Architectural Summer Camp on August 3 at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park.
The Hidden Genius Project (HGP) hosted its 11th Annual “Brothers Code” STEAM event at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.
The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced a collaboration on June 13 to engage local students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and inspire the next generation of scientific leadership through hands-on experience.
Fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits are growing on 2.5 acres in the heart of Watts. Formally called Mudtown Farms, the huge urban agricultural park will provide homegrown produce and a healthy environment for local residents.
Kelly Rowland proved an inspiration to 100 young and impressionable students who descended upon Disney World for the four-day 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy. Serving as this year’s celebrity ambassador for the program, Rowland led the students – called Dreamers – and others in a parade along Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. “This program really touches me,” Rowland declared. “I know how important it is, especially for students of color, when you think of the STEM aspect of this. We need STEM and STEAM because there’s such a big void there.”
The Long Beach Public Library announced today “CurioCity: STEAM and Beyond!,” a free in-person series of programs for youth ages 12 and up interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
“Long Beach is a hub of technology and innovation,” Mayor Robert Garcia said in a statement. “We are excited that the library is offering this type of unique programming designed to engage our community and especially our youth in these subjects.”
Generous donation to help create 1,000+ internships for local community; BlackLine also to provide technology-focused internships
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond announced that Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), in partnership with The San Diego Foundation, have donated a total of $420,000 to the Bridging the Digital Divide Fund. SDG&E and The San Diego Foundation’s grant of $100,000 to the Classroom of the Future Foundation will address digital divide among tribal K-12 youth in San Diego County. SoCalGas’ portion of $320,000 will be split into five grants to separate organizations in Southern California for specific work to close the digital divide. SoCalGas and SDG&E are part of the Sempra Energy family of companies.
Dr. George McKenna kicked off his re-election campaign for LAUSD School Board, District 1, Sunday, August 25th. Before an energetic and enthusiastic crowd, Dr. McKenna spoke of his intent to continue serving students and families in his district for a second term.
Ford Announces New STEAM Column for the Black Press Focused on Opportunities
Ford has enjoyed a decades-long relationship with the Black Press for more than 40 years.
Author Margot Lee Shetterly talks about the inception of her book “Hidden Figures”
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
“Hidden Figures” actor Aldis Hodge talks about how being an actor impacted his life.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson