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Local News
Wellnest and Ora Café Co-Host Mental Health Awareness Event in Leimert Park
Wellnest, an organization celebrating 100 years of serving Los Angeles with emotional well-being and behavioral health services, collaborates with Ora …
Rent vs. Own in Today’s Economy: Is Now the Best Time to Buy?
Homeownership has been long associated with the American Dream, yet the economic climate of recent years has left some potential …
Thomas House Family Shelter Marks Milestone: $250,000 Raised During ‘Help Them Home’ Campaign
In a powerful display of community solidarity and generosity, Thomas House Family Shelter successfully reached its goal of raising $250,000 …
Councilwoman Heather Hutt Cleans Up Local Parks in Honor of Earth Day
“I want to thank everybody for coming to help make our city more beautiful,” said Los Angeles Councilwoman Heather Hutt. …
Giving Black LA Its Flowers: How Meagan Faison is Planting Seeds of Love and Connection
Both Black and woman founded, The Black Bouquet LA is “giving Black LA its flowers,” showcasing the presence of Black …
Mor Girls with Goals Aims To Empower Young Girls and ‘Break Glass Ceilings’
“It's easier to build strong girls than to repair broken women,” Morgan Linson, the founder of 501(c)(3) non-profit “Mor Girls …
FAMU Honors Mother-Son Duo Shirley and Khalil Kinsey with Honorary Doctorates
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will confer honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to L.A. residents Shirley Pooler Kinsey and her son, Khalil B. …
Thousands of LA County Workers Set to Strike
Los Angeles County public works employees, public and mental health professionals, social workers and parks and recreation staff were set …
Mayor Launches Shine LA to Unite and Beautify City Before World Sporting Events
Mayor Karen Bass has officially launched Shine LA- a new monthly initiative to have residents band together and help clean …
Black Women and Union Leaders Help Lead Charge at AOC and Bernie’s ‘Fight Oligarchy’ L.A. Rally
Black women have long been the backbone of movements for justice, and they continue to lead the fight for democracy …
L.A. Residents – Weigh In on the City Budget
Mayor Karen Bass has released her proposed $13.9 billion city budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year and Los Angeles residents …
National News
Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional medal
FILE - World War II veteran Maj. Fannie Griffin McClendon, a member of the World War …
Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama
Prolific civil rights attorney Fred Gray talks outside of the Alabama Bar Association in downtown Montgomery, …
Alexis Herman, 1st Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, Dies at 77
Alexis M. Herman, the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, passed away today, April 25. She …
DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color
Case Western Reserve University student. Justen Pippens poses for a photo outside the recently closed Office …
Entertainment
Kara Young Makes History with 4th Straight Tony Nomination
Kara Young has made history with her fourth consecutive Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play, this time …
PBS Docuseries Spotlights Student Resilience Amid Wildfires and Pandemic
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) hosted a special screening on April 22 of the finale of PBS’s "The Class," a six-part …
FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic
On May 18, the NAACP Award-Winning Amazing Grace Conservatory launches its 28th Anniversary Season with “FAME ‘25”, an electrifying revival …
Emma J. is the Name You Won’t Soon Forget, from North Carolina Roots to Global Dreams
Emma J is a model, actress, producer, and event curator known for her dynamic presence in fashion, film, and storytelling. …
Sports
New Sparks Players Adjust to Pro Level
The newest additions to the Sparks roster provide a myriad of skills as they battle through training camp and the …
Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Williams
Junior Andrew Williams is a multi-sport athlete at Fremont High School. This past football season, he was named to the …
Luka Doncic Donates Entire Cost of Restoring Vandalized Kobe Bryant Mural in Downtown L.A.
Luka Doncic has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost …
25th Collision All-Star Game: A Legacy of Pride, Purpose, and Power
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Collision All-Star Game, a legendary Los Angeles basketball showcase founded by veteran …
Opinion
“Sin’s Opportunity”
My thoughts frequently go to the beginning of Genesis in the Old Testament. Although God said He made humans male …
Our Joy, Our Strength, Our Story
In a world that too often tries to reduce us to struggle and survival, let me remind us of a …
Celebrating Us-on-Earth Day: Reparative Justice for Us and Earth
Again, the celebration of this year’s Earth Day and Earth Month …
Malcolm and Proverbs Got it Right
One of my greatest heroes throughout history is el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X. I loved this man! …
Religion
A-MAN Technology STEM Center Celebrates Role Model Day at Holman UMC
Dr. Bettye Walker, co-founder of the A-AMAN Technology STEM Center recently celebrated Role Model Day at Holman United Methodist Church. …
More Sure Word Midwest College Awards Graduates at Commencement Ceremony
Continuing its mission of equipping disciples to spread the Gospel of Christ, More Sure Word Midwest College of Theology and …
A Mother’s Love Inspires Free Gospel Concert For All Mothers
Minister Paul Parker will honor all mothers in South Los Angeles, Compton and the southland by hosting a free Pre-Mother’s …
Second AME Church Marks Pastor’s Anniversary
Second AME Church of Los Angeles celebrated the first anniversary of Pastor Marvin L. McKenzie on April 27.