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- Academy Gold Rising: Cultivating the Next Generation of Filmmakers at the 2025 Oscars
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Local News
UCLA, USC Head to NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as No. 1 Seeds
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The UCLA and USC women's basketball teams are UCLA and USC Women’s …
FACE Hosts L.A. Wildfire Resource Webinar
Scores of people tuned in for the L.A. Wildfire Resource Webinar sponsored by Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) on Feb. …
Building the LA Community Through Digital Media: Meagan Ayana’s Journey as a Social Media Content Creator and Curator
There’s always something to do in L.A. It’s a city that combines diverse cultures, creativity, and community. Meagan Ayana created …
L.A. Photographer Michael Christopher Passes Away
Noted photographer Michael J. Christopher transitioned on Feb. 22, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Known as a talented …
UNLTD Women’s Brunch Celebrates International Women’s Day in Hollywood
On March 8, the UNLTD Women's Brunch gathered women from a plethora of industries to celebrate International Women’s Day through …
75th Street Early Education Center Students Experience the Joy of Black Music
In recognition of Black History Month, some of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s youngest learners experienced the joy and …
Escuela Plus Elementary Honors Black History Month Through Art, Stories, and Music
Amid the widespread erasure of Black history in many parts of the country, Escuela Plus Elementary in Baldwin Hills remains …
Bette Braxton Shares Memories of Being on the Road with Roberta Flack
The recent passing of the legendary Roberta Flack evoked pleasant memories from Los Angeles resident Bette Braxton, who served many …
OASC Presents Authentic Black History Bus Tour of Los Angeles
The Our Authors Study Club (OASC) will conduct its exclusive Black History Bus Tour of Los Angeles on Saturday, April …
Positive Results Center Hosts Annual Prom Dress Gift Away to Empower High School Seniors in L.A.
Led by Kandee Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, PRC is dedicated to ensuring that no student misses out on this unforgettable …
Let’s Play Ball with a Contemporary Twist: Takashi Murakami + MLB | Presented by Fanatics & Complex
There are collaborations and then there are Major League Baseball collaborations. Takashi Murakami teamed up with MLB for an exclusive …
National News
UCLA, USC Head to NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as No. 1 Seeds
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The UCLA and USC women's basketball teams are UCLA and USC Women’s …
Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press …
Black Homeownership Faces Persistent Barriers Despite Hard-Fought Gains
By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior …
Rep. Al Green is Censured by The U.S. House After Protesting Trump on Medicaid
Congressman Al Green (D-TX 9th District) Photo: Wikimedia Commons By Lauren Burke In one of the quickest punishments of a …
Entertainment
Academy Gold Rising: Cultivating the Next Generation of Filmmakers at the 2025 Oscars
At the 97th Academy Awards, nine emerging filmmakers took part in the Academy Gold Rising Talent Development Program, an initiative …
Robert Rodriguez Launches Brass Knuckle Films, Giving Fans a Stake in the Action
Acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is launching Brass Knuckle Films, a new venture that allows fans to invest in action movies …
Black Women Shine at 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed were honored at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, …
Terrell Tilford on Art, Acting, and Building Space for Black Healing and Community
For Terrell Tilford, the intersection of art and entertainment is about more than creativity — it’s about healing, truth-telling, and …
Sports
UCLA, USC Head to NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as No. 1 Seeds
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The UCLA and USC women's basketball teams are UCLA and USC Women’s …
Dominguez Hills Outlasts Anchorage, Advances to Sweet 16
The Dominguez Hills Toros women’s basketball team rallied late to win 63-61 over the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves in the second …
LAFC Falls to Austin FC 1-0 at BMO Stadium
LAFC suffered a tough 1-0 defeat to Austin FC at BMO Stadium on March 15, marking their first home loss …
CSUDH Rallies Late to Knock Off NNU in NCAA West Regional First Round
In a thrilling NCAA Division II Men's Basketball West Regional First Round matchup, No. 2 seed Cal State Dominguez Hills …
Opinion
Why I’m Black First
I don’t know how many of you saw that clown show masquerading as a presidential address coming from America’s felon …
Speak Your Miracle into Existence
Take hold of your miracle with a mental commitment that it shall come to pass!
You Do Not Have to Be Blooming to Be Growing
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend quality time with my eldest grandson. He is currently taking jiu-jitsu, …
Lifting Up Louise Little, Mother of Malcolm X: A Mother-Son Message of Resistance to the World – Part 2.
In discussing Nana Louise Little’s multifaceted and highly formative message to Haji Malcolm which he then gave the world, I …
Religion
West Angeles CDC Presents 31st Annual Unity Awards
Celebration filled the air as the West Angeles Community Development Corporation presented its 31st Annual Unity Awards.
Zoe of L.A. Hosts 4th Annual 100 Men Praying
Pastor Marc Scarborough of Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. will host the 4th Annual 100 Men Praying on Saturday, March …
Alice Coltrane, Monument Rising: Hammer Museum Highlights Innovative Musician and Spiritual Leader
The life of Alice Coltrane, a groundbreaking musician in her own right, is highlighted in an exhibit at the Hammer …
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 …