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Local News
Empowered Voices: Sisterhood Inc. Celebrates Black History Month with Inspiring Documentaries
Sisterhood Inc. recently orchestrated a vibrant Black History Month celebration, co-sponsored by the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall and the Museum.
Stocker Street Creative Shares New Development in Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw area
Stocker Street Creative held a community meeting to introduce the development, construction, and design teams of their upcoming creative campus …
Register Now for 31st Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant
Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA). The pageant will be held …
Airbnb Donates $150K to Brotherhood Crusade’s Wildfire Relief Fund and Youth and Workforce Development
Brotherhood Crusade received a $150,000 donation from the Airbnb Community Fund, which includes $100,000 towards the Brotherhood Crusade Wildfire Relief …
Compton Honors The Game during Black History Month Celebration
The City of Compton marked a milestone in its annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22, as city …
City Planners Gift World-Class Skate Park to Local Community Youth
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and a coalition of community organizations celebrated the grand opening …
Price Commemorates People and Businesses Along Historic Central Avenue
L.A. Councilmember Curren Price led a special presentation during the City Council meeting on Feb. 14, spotlighting a historical walk …
Hazel Harris’ Traveling Museum Spotlights Black Inventors
Aiming to educate her 6th grade students about the contributions of African Americans, retired teacher Hazel Harris launched her Black …
Gipson Leads Immigration March in Wilmington to Say No to MAGA Deportations
Wilmington community members and allies from across the region filled city streets near the intersection of Anaheim and Avalon Boulevards …
In Unexpected Move, Calif. Republican Lawmaker Bill Essayli Introduces Reparations Bill
Essayli, a former Riverside County prosecutor and the first Muslim American elected to the California Legislature, introduced Assembly Bill (AB) …
Financial Considerations for Multigenerational Households
While multigenerational living has many positives, it also comes with a unique set of financial matters and planning needs.
National News
Legendary singer Angie Stone dies in car accident at 63
Angie Stone poses as she walks down the red carpet during the 2009 Soul Train Awards …
NNPA Launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ Campaign to Spotlight Disparities in Media Coverage of Missing Black Individuals
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The NNPA World …
Discrimination Suit over Dodgers Flights Lands Back in Superior Court
FILE - In this July 2, 2021 file photo, a United Airlines jetliner taxis down a …
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception
“One of the reasons why I am president today is because of the Black vote,” Trump told African Americans celebrating …
Entertainment
Legendary singer Angie Stone dies in car accident at 63
Angie Stone poses as she walks down the red carpet during the 2009 Soul Train Awards …
REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala Honors LGBTQ+ Trailblazers on the Red Carpet
REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala red carpet celebration brought together some of the queer community’s biggest stars. Held on February …
AAFCA Honors Excellence in Black Cinema at 16th Annual Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) hosted its 16th Annual AAFCA Awards in Beverly Hills, celebrating outstanding achievements in …
Questlove’s Unexpected Wisdom at the Independent Spirit Awards
The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica on Feb. 22, with Aidy Bryant returning as host …
Sports
Westchester, Hamilton Girls Basketball to Battle for a Open Division Title
The Hamilton and Westchester basketball teams are set to battle for the Open Division girls City Section Championship. The title …
Ohio State Buckeyes Edge USC Trojans 87-82, Halting Three-Game Losing Streak
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Ohio State Buckeyes secured an 87-82 victory over the USC Trojans in a highly …
Dominguez Hills Basketball Programs Have A Contending Season
The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros men’s and women’s basketball teams are two of the most competitive programs in the …
Dailey Jr. Scores 20; UCLA Beats Ohio State 69-61 in Westwood
Erick Dailey Jr. scored a game-high 20 points along with eight rebounds and Skyy Clark added 13 points to help …
Opinion
Don’t Let the Dragon Kill Your Dream!
It was around 1727 B.C. when we read about Joseph and his triumphs over fear. There were many times over …
Trust and Inspire
Trust is a fragile yet powerful emotion that many struggle to embrace. The days when leaders inspired us with their …
Remembering and Honoring Haji Malcolm’s Martyrdom: A Model and Mirror of Service, Sacrifice and Struggle
This February 21, 2025, marks the 60th Anniversary of the assassination and martyrdom of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, Nana …
Religion
Greater Page Temple COGIC: Family First
Along with the Word of God, the ethos of Greater Page Temple COGIC is family first. Generations of Levites have …
Dr. Donald Robinson Installed as Baptist Ministers Conference President
Dr. Donald R. Robinson, senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in Redlands, was officially installed as the president of the …
Western Baptist State Convention Holds 135th Mid-Winter Board Meeting
President J. Benjamin Hardwick and the Executive Board of the Western Baptist State Convention of California extend a special invitation …
A Revolutionary in The Mind: Muhammad Abdullah’s Dedication and Legacy to Faith, Freedom, and Black Consciousness
Muhammad Abdullah, president and CEO of the Al Hajj Muhammad Abdullah Research Institute—a revered elder, revolutionary, Pan-Africanist and Muslim. Known …