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- “The Black Family Who Built America” Sheds Light on Centuries-Old Construction Company
- ‘Compton to the World’: Compton Fest 2025 Returns Louder, Stronger and Saving Lives
- Metro Continues the Marathon with New TAP Cards
- Michelle Avan Murderer Convicted on All Charges
- The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Recognized 2025 Class of Legacy Scholars
- Breona McQueen: Breaking Barriers in Medical Physics
- ‘It Takes a Crazy Dreamer’: Malebona Maphutse on Living a Life of Risk
- How Black Multi-Hyphenates Are Changing Hollywood’s Playbook
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Local News
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools and BRIDGE Housing Bring Skilled Trades Training to South L.A. Teens
High school-aged residents of the Jordan Downs and Evermont low- income housing communities in South Los Angeleswillearn a paycheck and …
L.A. Care Hosts White Coat Ceremony for 2025 Elevating the Safety Net Scholarship Recipients
The ESN Scholarship Program, now in its sixth year, awards full-ride medical school scholarships to aspiring doctors who are committed …
Compton Unified School Board Elects New Officers
The Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees selected its officers for the 2025–2026 school year on July 29.
Love, Peace and Spades to Host Competitive Tournament at Compton Fest 2025
Kevito Clark, founder of Love, Peace and Spades, LPNS, will bring a Spades and Dominoes tournament to Compton Fest 2025. …
Parks Across Los Angeles Offer Youth the Our Spot Afterschool Program
LA Parks and Recreation Department have created “Our Spot”, a year round after school program for youth and teens. The …
‘The Able Show’ is Redefining Disabilities
Through her full-service career center, Polishing The Professional and "The Able Show", Davina Douthard has helped thousands of non-disabled and …
Climate Education Meets Opportunity at West LA College Career Fair
For Jo Tavares, Director of the California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College (WLAC), climate action …
“The Black Family Who Built America” Sheds Light on Centuries-Old Construction Company
The McKissack family has been building since slavery. Their architecture business has thrived through generations and has been chronicled in …
‘Compton to the World’: Compton Fest 2025 Returns Louder, Stronger and Saving Lives
Compton Fest 2025 returns on August 23 with the theme “Compton To The World,” expanding to Charles R. Drew University …
Metro Continues the Marathon with New TAP Cards
L.A. Metro recently revealed their latest campaign honoring the legacy of late hip-hop icon, Nipsey Hussle, in collaboration with his …
Price Leads New STAY SAFE Guaranteed Income Expansion
L.A. Councilmember Price introduced the latest iteration of the City of LA’s Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) efforts with a new …
National News
Rep. Jolanda Jones: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ as Texas Democrats Fight Racial Gerrymandering
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said …
Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
FILE - North Dakota Democratic Rep. Collette Brown is seen on May 1, 2025, during a …
Artifacts in US museums explain the outsized role of racism in the nation’s history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Museums across the U.S. are displaying artifacts that represent and reflect landmark events of the Civil …
Entertainment
‘It Takes a Crazy Dreamer’: Malebona Maphutse on Living a Life of Risk
Malebona Maphutse has built her career by embracing risk, from moving across continents to producing films that confront personal and …
How Black Multi-Hyphenates Are Changing Hollywood’s Playbook
From the days when Black entertainers had to sing, dance, act, and emcee to secure steady work, to today’s era …
Itika Oldwine Creates Breath-Taking Floral Installations in Downtown L.A.
Established in 2017, by Itika Oldwine, Oldvine Florals is taking a modern approach to create breath-taking floral installations in downtown …
Actor Russell Hornsby Discusses ‘BMF’ Season 4
Ahead of the highly anticipated season four finale of “BMF,” Russell Hornsby discusses the evolution of his character, Charles Flenory, …
Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Recognized 2025 Class of Legacy Scholars
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) honored its fourth cohort of Legacy Scholars at Dodger Stadium on Monday, August 4. …
Fun and Healing At Drew League Foundation Community Day
The Drew League Foundation Community Day provided resources and fun to Compton residents. Attendees could get free health screenings and …
BIG3 LA Takeover Brings Star Power, Youth Inspiration
The YOUNG3 Free Youth Basketball Clinic at Verbum Dei High School in South Los Angeles brought together underserved youth for …
Student Athlete of the Week: Donnivan Brandon
View Park incoming senior Donnivan Brandon is a multisport athlete and the ASB president.
Videos
Podcasts
Opinion
How Did We Go from Azusa Street to Wall Street?
This past Saturday, I attended a meeting entitled, “The Role of Clergy and Faith Leaders in Civic Engagement.” The meeting …
God’s Master Plan
Someone might say we don’t know what God’s master plan is. Even if we don’t know the whole of His …
Do You Have Situational Ethics?
During my career as an entrepreneur, I faced a tough decision. A well-known public figure offered me an opportunity to …
Again, Reclaiming the Watts Revolt: Reaffirming Our Right to Rebel and Resist
In this month called Black August and dedicated to commemoration and …
Religion
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ Celebrates 100th Anniversary
It is with great excitement, anticipation, and joy that Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (COGIC), under the leadership of its …
Second AME Church of Los Angeles Holds 117th Anniversary Service
The Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway will be the guest preacher as Second African Methodist Episcopal Church marks its 117th …
Bishop and Lady Washington Observe 56th Pastoral Anniversary
Bishop Sylvester Washington and First Lady Earlee Washington will celebrate 56 years as the spiritual leaders of Pleasant Hill Baptist …
First Ladies Health Initiative: Messages of Physical and Spiritual Health Can Come From the Same Pulpit
The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) is committed to solving healthcare disparities in underserved communities, through partnerships with more than …