A new booklet, designed to assist youth when talking to other youth about the COVID-19 vaccine, was recently released at a leadership conference for high school students, held on the campus of UC Santa Cruz.
The National Organization of Minority Architects – Southern California Chapter creates opportunities for youth, ages 10-17, to learn about the fundamental elements of architecture and develop the specialized skills that are critical for anyone pursuing a career in that field.
On Friday, the Los Angeles Rams partnered with Nike to provide the Watts Rams youth football program with surprise gifts.
Black Californians have joined Black Americans around the country in closing the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap.
All-day event will inspire girls to turn dreams into reality, with fun-filled workshops and a Girl Power Lunch Party!
Weekly testing is being recommended for youth 12 and older depending on circumstances.
The Pfizer vaccine is now licensed and approved for prevention of COVID-19.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the license for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease for individuals 16 and older. The licensing approval was announced after another thorough evaluation of safety and effectiveness. Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, a Los Angeles County Health Officer, is grateful for the approval and hopes it will ease the minds of those concerned about taking the vaccine.
Public Health urges pregnant women to take vaccine.
Public Health is urging that vaccination is important during this time of high transmission.
One of only a handful of African American fire fighters currently in the department to rise to the rank of Assistant Chief in LAFD’s 135 year history
The Delta variant surge is creating a proactive wave requiring proof of vaccinations or negative test results in some places.
Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix committed part of her Tokyo earnings to the organization Right to Play. The non-profit was initially named Olympic Aid and was created by Norwegian Olympian Johann Olav Koss, many Olympic athletes donated to the organization throughout the years. Right to Play is a global organization that uses sports and physical activities to help youth overcome obstacles and break down barriers. Felix has been a supporter of Right to Play since 2011 when she visited their program in Lebanon for the first time. She soon became an athlete ambassador and ultimately a board member for the United
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting that the combination of low vaccination rates and unmasked individuals is giving the Delta variant momentum. The state is now calling for workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly.
As the Delta variant continues to gain ground, masks are now required indoors regardless of vaccination status.