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LAEP Champions Early Education During Week of the Young Child 2025 
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LAEP Champions Early Education During Week of the Young Child 2025 

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

For 40 years, the Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) has been a nonprofit organization investing in the future of children and their families to advance educational equity. LEAP is deeply committed to addressing the critical early education needs across Los Angeles County through programs like Early Head Start (EHS) and Ready2Teach at zero cost. LAEP is the first nonprofit in Los Angeles to focus on educational equity.  

Youth Speak to Mayor Bass About Life After Wildfires 
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Youth Speak to Mayor Bass About Life After Wildfires 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

“Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you and hear from you and learn about your concerns,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at Lift Every Voice- Youth Speak Out on Impact of Wildfires, a private event held at the LA 84 Foundation recently. 

19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World
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19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World

Betti Halsell, Staff Writer/ Digital News EditorOctober 24, 2024

Los Angeles’ Taste of Soul Family Festival has a reputation for uniting the city’s vibrant soul cuisine, music, and culture, but one part of the event stands out—the Taste of Soul’s Children’s World. Each year, this dedicated space offers entertainment, education, and creativity that captivates children and families.

Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens for Summer 
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Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens for Summer 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer July 17, 2024

  The opening day featured a fun and engaging schedule of activities including a pep rally, performances, giveaways, and a parent orientation session.  “We call it inclusion camp because it’s for kids with special needs so, you’re going to see kids here, who are on the autism spectrum,” said Areva Martin, Esq., founder, president and CEO of Special Needs Network, Inc.    “You may see kids with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, what we call sometimes, invisible disabilities, but you’re also going to see a lot of their typical peers, so it’s a great environment for learning.”  Martin and the Special

Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity
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Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterJune 5, 2024

When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.

Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity 
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Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer June 5, 2024

When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn. 

Meet The Artist Dom of Human and Divine  
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Meet The Artist Dom of Human and Divine  

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterApril 17, 2024

Self-taught artist Dom is sharing their gifts with the Crenshaw District. Through youth workshops, custom designs, and abstract art pieces, Human and Divine is a unique brand that celebrates the trials and tribulations of life.