Los Angeles County, often celebrated for its diversity, is grappling with a grim reality: hate crimes against Black residents have reached unprecedented levels.
The festival raising mental health awareness will also honor Jhene Aiko, Angela White aka Blac Chyna, Pretty Vee, Kayla Nicole, Stephanie Ike Okafor, Derek Ali, Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Scottie, Ali Hasan, Blavity, and The Drew League
The New Frontier Democratic Club, known for its commitment to civic engagement and leadership, recently celebrated its 64th Installation Dinner on April 14. This noteworthy event brought together community leaders, activists, and politicians to recognize and inspire ongoing efforts in democratic engagement.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered empowering remarks about women’s rights at the Power, Leadership, and Influence of Black Woman Luncheon sponsored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel on April 13.
The Maggie Hathaway Golf Course received a $7 million infusion on May 16, and $8 million more is coming as Los Angeles prepares next month to host the U.S. Open Golf Championship for the first time in 75 years.
In response to the crisis in juvenile halls and Los Angeles County’s commitment to Care First Jails Last, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion on March 21, authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to create a structured release system that is aligned with best practices for effectively reunifying young people with their community.
On Monday, February 21, David J. Carroll was sworn in before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as the new director for the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD).
Metro held a sneak peek of the soon-to-be fully running “K” Line for the media, Metro Board Members, VIPs, and stakeholders on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Top women leaders examined the progress of gender justice during a panel discussion sponsored by Mount St. Mary’s University and The Representation Project on June 29. Billed as “50 Years of Title IX,” the speakers shared insight on the legislation enacted in 1972 to prohibit sex-based discrimination in any school or education program that receives federal funding.
On July 8, Wellnest celebrated the grand opening of its first permanent supportive housing development, The Nest on Florence. Located at 410 E. Florence Avenue in South Los Angeles, the five-story, 40,848-square-foot building features 51 fully furnished studios and one-bedroom units.
Trailblazers, leaders and supporters arrived at the California African American Museum in numbers on June 17 to simply honor each other and remind themselves that they are not alone in their crusades.
Jeffery T.D. Wallace of LeadersUp has been appointed as a commissioner on the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board.
Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.
Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.
In collaboration with Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation launched its Lifeguard Ready Training (LRT), a free program preparing youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 with the skills necessary to become Los Angeles County Swimming Pool Lifeguards. Special emphasis will be placed on recruiting Black and Latino youth in the program.