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- FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic
- Music, Art, and Legacy: Dymally Jazz Festival Elevates Community and Education
- Nichelle Henderson Brings Classroom Experience to Statewide Race for California School Superintendent
- Vallarta’s Crenshaw Launch Signals New Investment and Growth for South LA
- Maison Margiela’s ‘Never Ending Summer’ Captures the Power of Scent
- Crafting Harmony with Dr. Arianna Deans
- New Sparks Players Adjust to Pro Level
- Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Williams
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Local News
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 …
LA Civil Rights Department Honors Second Chance Month with Screening at LA Live
In honor of Second Chance Month, the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) joined …
L.A. Alumnae Deltas and Crenshaw United Methodist Church Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (LAAC) in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host …
City National Bank Donates Book Vending Machine to Crete Academy in South L.A.
To help celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, City National Bank, through its Reading is The Way up® literacy program, recently donated …
Kelvin Davis Isn’t Just Changing Fashion — He’s Changing Lives
Kelvin Davis' new book, "Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy," slated for release this year, offers a bold …
Kelly Alexander’s Runway to Success
Kelly-Anne Alexander is the picture of determination and perseverance, never once giving up on her dreams, even when the circumstances …
Shardé Skahan Shares Her Goals as President of the Black Women Lawyers Association
Shardé Skahan felt drawn to law studies since she was a high school student. After being encouraged by her parents …
‘Give The Band a Hand’ Gala Helps California Jazz Musicians
The California Jazz Foundation (CJF) presents its annual “Give the Band a Hand” Gala fundraiser on Saturday April 26, at …
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
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. …
When We Free the World Rewrites the Script on Black Masculinity in Hollywood
Both Powell and Hunter see "When We Free the World" as part of a larger movement to transform how Hollywood …
Beyoncé Opens Cowboy Carter Tour with Black Southern Pride, Patriotism, and a Burning Piano
On April 28, Beyoncé opened night one of her Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium with a sonic spectacle of …
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 …
CASA Los Angeles Volunteers Change the Story for Children in Foster Care
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize and advocate for the tens of thousands of children …
Religion
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.
Rare Recordings of L.A. Choirs to Be Part of Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive
“The Saviour Home Record Library,” a 40-album set of Black gospel choirs in 1960s Los Angeles, is being digitized by …