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Local News

South L.A.’s Project 43 Fights to Stay Open After Feeding 400,000
Amerylus “Ms. Ann” Cooper invested over $200,000 of her life savings to create Project 43 Team Post Center in Hyde …

D.A. Files New Public Corruption Charges Against L.A. Councilmember Curren Price
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed two new public corruption charges against Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren …

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 …
National News

Supermarket gunman who targeted Black people wants charges dropped, says grand jury was too white
FILE - Payton Gendron, center, listens as he is sentenced, Feb 15, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. …

Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league
FILE - Former Hampton infielder Mo'ne Davis (3) fields a ground ball and throws to first …


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 …
Entertainment

Rakim and Friends Unite Hip-Hop’s Masters at The Ford
Weeks after Rakim & Friends shut down the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in pure hip-hop style, passing verses like heat …

Kerry Gordy on ‘Sunday Best’ and How Ed Sullivan Opened Doors for Black America
rry Gordy was born into the engine room of American music as the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy, but …

‘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 …
Sports

Trey Lance Sparks Up Chargers Offense
Chargers quarterback Trey Lance led in both passing and rushing yards to help the Bolts defeat the Saints 27-13.

Liberty Beat Sparks 105-97; Plum Scores 26 in Loss
Kelsey Plum scored a game-high 26 points, and Dearica Hamby had 21 points, eight rebounds, and four steals, but it …

Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league
FILE - Former Hampton infielder Mo'ne Davis (3) fields a ground ball and throws to first …

Los Angeles Has Lasting Impact on BIG3
The Big 3 basketball league has several ties to the Los Angeles region, having players and coaches who made their …
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 …