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- LASAN Celebrates Earth Day 2025 With Free Community Event in Baldwin Hills
- Basketball Classic at John Muir High School Empowers Youth to Go to College
- Community Build Assembles Nonprofits to Secure Homes for Wildfire Survivors
- Black Babies Are Still Dying — And America Let It Happen
- Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Disparities
- Black Mothers Deserve Better: Ending the Maternal Health Crisis in Los Angeles and Beyond
- Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’
- Lakers Fall 117-95 in First Game of Playoffs
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Local News
Tev’s Kitchen: Jamaican Food Made With Love
If you want to eat at Tev’s Kitchen (1905 West 48th Street, LA 90062), make sure you arrive early because …
Cedars-Sinai, Black Men in White Coats Team Up for Third Annual Youth Summit
More than 1,000 middle school, high school and college students gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for Cedars-Sinai’s third …
Ta’Rhonda Jones Uplifts Love on Screen and Empowers Dreams in Real Life
Her latest project places her right back in the hearts and homes of audiences as the host of Season 2 …
COMTO Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders in Transportation
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) honored the extraordinary accomplishments of women leaders in the transportation industry with a …
Narissa is Building More Than a Brand—She’s Building a Movement
Rapper. Entrepreneur. Visionary. Narissa is redefining what it means to be a boss in both the music and business worlds. …
Maya Griffin Preserves Black Literature with the BAAP Boutique
Los Angeles native Maya Griffin has always lived her life in pursuit of her passion for art and literature. From …
Bryan’s ‘Wakiesha’s Law’ Wants Key Protections for Incarcerated People
Assembly Bill (AB) 1269, also known as Wakiesha's Law, a California bill authored by Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), …
LASAN Celebrates Earth Day 2025 With Free Community Event in Baldwin Hills
Over 40 fun and educational exhibits, games, and prizes await.
Tax Day for L.A. County Moved to Oct. 15
All residents and businesses in Los Angeles County have until Oct. 15 to file their taxes and make tax payments. …
Final Day to Opt In or Out of Free Wildfire Debris Removal – Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday, April 15 is the deadline for Los Angeles County property owners to opt in or out of a free …
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Wants to Educate the Black Community About Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the National Institute on Aging website, through research participation, African Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with …
National News
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’
FILE - Al Sharpton speaks during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack's life at The …
Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall
FILE - Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. poses for a portrait in New York on …
African American Mayors Set to Convene in Nation’s Capital for Landmark Conference
Hundreds of city leaders are expected to attend, representing more than 500 African American mayors who serve over 25 million …
Judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump
By MARC LEVY Associated Press FILE - This combination of file photo shows, clockwise from top …
Entertainment
Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall
FILE - Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. poses for a portrait in New York on …
Markuann Smith on Building ‘Godfather of Harlem’ and Creating His Own Lane
Markuann Smith doesn’t just act in “Godfather of Harlem”—he helped build it from the ground up.
Director Ryan Coogler Discusses “Sinners”
“Sinners” is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film stars Michael B. …
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway Celebrates One-Year with Grammy and A-List Applause
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen celebrates one year on Broadway with a Grammy Award, two Tony wins, a sky-high Empire State …
Sports
Lakers Fall 117-95 in First Game of Playoffs
Scoring accuracy and physicality helped the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 in game one of the NBA …
Dodgers Drop Series to Cubs in 4-2 Loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their second straight game, struggling to find their groove on offense during a 4-2 defeat …
Sparks Invest in Culture and Championship DNA with 2025 WNBA Draft Class
The Los Angeles Sparks made a statement in the 2025 WNBA Draft—not just about their roster needs, but about the …
Basketball Classic at John Muir High School Empowers Youth to Go to College
The 11th annual Brandon Jackson Memorial Scholarship and Basketball Classic will aid scholars and help the community. The classic will …
Opinion
Black Mothers Deserve Better: Ending the Maternal Health Crisis in Los Angeles and Beyond
There is a Black maternal health crisis in the United States that is a public health and racial justice issue …
Reclaiming Mental Health in Communities of Color
Some losses leave a silence so deep; it echoes through everything that follows.
Systemic Inequities in Reading Achievement Require Systemic Solutions
California’s public schools are failing Black children. This is not an opinion, it is a fact. We have to find …
Black Man And Woman Rising And Raising: Living Our Lives In Love And Struggle
There is always and forever a need for love, and the joy, beauty and other good that comes from love. …
Religion
Cory Henry Brings Grammy-Winning Gospel Soul to Inglewood for Easter Celebration
On Easter Sunday, April 20, Grammy-winning artist Cory Henry returns to his spiritual roots at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood …
CeCe Winans Ministers on ‘American Idol’s Easter Special’
This Easter Sunday, April 20, 17-time Grammy-winning vocalist and Gospel music icon CeCe Winans is set to minister on "American …
West Angeles COGIC Hosts Sensory Toy Giveaway to Support Families with Autism
The First Annual “Toys that Make Sense” Giveaway for 250 families of children with autism will take place on Saturday, …
Retirement Celebration Set for Dr. Austin F. Williams
The Rev. Dr. Austin F. Williams, pastor of True Vine Baptist Church, is retiring from pastoral ministry after more than …