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Local News
Clippers Sponsor Graduating Seniors at Morningside High School
As Morningside High School prepares to close its doors in June 2025, the Morningside Monarch Alumni Association (MMAA) was determined …
Dr. Angel Schaffer Provides Compassionate Patient Care and Improves Lives in her Community
As America celebrates Doctors Day on March 30, Kaiser Permanente South Bay family practice physician Dr. Angel Schaffer is described …
Ilm Foundation Hosts its Annual ‘Humanitarian Day’: “A single day of giving can inspire a lifetime of change.”
On Sunday, March 16th, 2025, Ilm Foundation hosted its 25th annual Humanitarian Day (HDAY), an event dedicated to aiding the …
CurlyCon LA 2025: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of Natural Hair & Culture
Drawing a vibrant community of Black culture celebrating the beauty and diversity of curly hair, CurlyCon LA 2025 unfolded in …
Bass Issues Order to Expedite Rebuilding of More Fire-Resistant Homes
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass takes speaks during a press conference announcing the firing of …
Joyce Restaurant Brings Southern Soul and Flavor to the Heart of DTLA
Prince Riley had a vision: to bring the comfort of home and southern flavor to the busy streets of the …
L.A. Times’ Bill Plaschke to Receive the L.A. Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Los Angeles Times’ longtime sports columnist Bill Plaschke has been named the Los Angeles Press Club's 2025 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for …
Black Art Matters’ ‘Pop Out For Dena’ to Donate 50% of Proceeds to Eaton Fire Survivors
Art has a way of bringing people together and on Saturday, March 29, Black Art Matters: The Pop Up” will …
Michelle Turner: Reviving and Building Corpulence Consulting Firm
Through her work, Michelle continues to honor Jason’s legacy while proving that Black entrepreneurs and all innovators can thrive through …
Curren Price Secures $4.2 Million Grant to Enhance South LA Wetlands Park
L.A. Councilmember Curren Price is celebrating a significant win for the District 9 community, announcing that his office has successfully …
Brotherhood Crusade Leads Recovery Efforts for Eaton Fire Victims
by Jason Roberts BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton fire in January, which claimed 17 …
National News
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
FILE - Republican congressional candidate Mia Love speaks during the Utah Republican Party nominating convention in …
Ilm Foundation Hosts its Annual ‘Humanitarian Day’: “A single day of giving can inspire a lifetime of change.”
On Sunday, March 16th, 2025, Ilm Foundation hosted its 25th annual Humanitarian Day (HDAY), an event dedicated to aiding the …
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge
By MEAD GRUVER and THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press AURORA, Colo. (AP) — With members of a trailblazing Black Air Force …
George Foreman, from Glowering Heavyweight to Lovable Champion, Dies at 76
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act …
Entertainment
Hidden Empire Teaches NFL Players About the Film Industry
Sky Dance Sports has recently partnered with Hidden Empire Film Group for their annual NFL Career Tour. The Career Tour …
Tiffany Hasbourne – Style Genius Behind ‘Power,’ ‘BMF,’ ‘Atlanta,’ and ‘P-Valley’
While working on "BMF," Hasbourne said the authenticity of the Atlanta set helped the story feel more grounded. “The set …
The Music Center Presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion presents a seven-performance engagement by the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, from Wednesday, …
Future Icons – The Grit and Grind of Elizaul Santana
Elizaul Santana’s journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to the streets of Hollywood is fueled by grit, grind, and an unbreakable passion …
Sports
Hidden Empire Teaches NFL Players About the Film Industry
Sky Dance Sports has recently partnered with Hidden Empire Film Group for their annual NFL Career Tour. The Career Tour …
Student Athlete of the Week: Dereon Conant
Washington Prep senior Dereon Conant used her leadership and athletic skills to help the Generals girls basketball team reach the …
UCLA Bruins Surge Past Richmond, Advance to Sweet 16
In front of an electrified crowd at Pauley Pavilion, the No. 1-seeded UCLA Bruins punched their ticket to the Sweet …
USC Heads to Sweet 16 After Victory Over Mississippi State
USC shot as high as 64.3 percent from the field in their 96-59 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in …
Opinion
Believe With Faith!
A Canaanite woman (the Syrophoenician) came out to meet Jesus. She was desperate, needing healing for her daughter. Her pain …
Black Women In and As History: Sustainers of the World
March marks the beginning of Black History Month II (Women Focus), called in other quarters Women’s History Month, but whatever …
Clean Air Shouldn’t Come at the Cost of Our Communities
Southern California families are already struggling with high housing costs, rising utility bills, and inflation that stretches household budgets to …
The Erasure of Black History is a Threat to Our Future
Across the country, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to erase the contributions of Black leaders, women, and other historically …
Religion
Bryant Temple CDC Plans ‘Soul Wounds, Soul Healing’ Mental Health and Wellness Workshop
“Soul Wounds, Soul Healing” Mental Health and Wellness Workshop will take place every Thursday in April from 6 p.m. to …
The Cross’ Celebrates the True Meaning of Easter
Rodney Potts’ original play, “The Cross” will be presented on Good Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m., at Atherton Baptist …
Dr. C. Lamar Simmons Celebrates 40 Years of Preaching
Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church and the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church will host the “40 Years of Preaching” celebration for …
Ilm Foundation Hosts its Annual ‘Humanitarian Day’: “A single day of giving can inspire a lifetime of change.”
On Sunday, March 16th, 2025, Ilm Foundation hosted its 25th annual Humanitarian Day (HDAY), an event dedicated to aiding the …