Juneteenth 400 Plans Celebration in San Pedro
June 1, 2023
The Juneteenth 400, a nonprofit organization presents its annual Juneteenth Celebration from Wednesday, June 14, through Monday, June 19.
Breaking News
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YWCA
YWCA Celebrates Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards With Tiffany Haddish, Cedric the Entertainer and More
June 23, 2022
On June 14th, the YWCA hosted their annual 2022 Phenomenal Woman Awards Celebration “UNSUNG HEREOUS” at the SoFi Stadium/Youtube Theater.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles Receives Historic Donations from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
December 23, 2020
MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, her second major charitable contribution of the year, giving away nearly $4.2 billion to 384 organizations as part of a plan to donate a majority of her fortune.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles Convened Virtual Town Hall Conversation “Standing in Solidarity” Addressing Racism, Social Injustice and Reform
July 17, 2020
On Friday, June 26th, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles convened a virtual Town Hall discussion, “Standing in Solidarity” that spoke on the current state of our country. The conversation addressed important topics, such as the most recent Justice in Policing of 2020, racism, reform, and social injustice.
McDonald’s Launches Push for Gender Balance and Diversity
March 8, 2019
McDonald’s “Better Together: Gender Balance & Diversity” strategy aims to improve women’s representation & gender equality in career advancement: Company signs the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles to mark its commitment.
Dawnn Lewis Hosts ‘Focused N Fit’ Event for Youth
May 31, 2018
The years-long dream of A New Day Foundation’s founder, award-winning actress, musician, producer and social activist, Dawnn Lewis, finally came true with the organization’s inaugural conference on May 26 at the University of Southern California.
County Supervisors Envision Lucas Museum at Expo Park
November 23, 2016
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to issue a resolution declaring Exposition Park as the ideal location for a museum planned by the legendary filmmaker George Lucas.
JP Morgan Chase CEO Talks Economic Challenges, Small Business Support at YWCA
August 17, 2016
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, visited the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles recently to talk with area small business owners about some of the economic challenges facing the nation and what corporations like JPMorgan Chase are doing to support small businesses. More than 100 small business owners, primarily African American, were in attendance. Dimon later spoke at a town hall at the Forum in front of 1,000 employees, many of whom volunteered to stuff school supplies into more than 2,000 backpacks for children in Inglewood and other area neighborhoods. The backpacks were donated to the Brotherhood Crusade