Cerritos College hands out record 9,000 degrees, marking 4th straight year of growth
NORWALK — Cerritos College handed out more than 9,000 degrees and certificates at its 67th commencement ceremony May 29 —…
L.A. community leaders warn Leimert Park may be next as ICE raids target Latino immigrants
LEIMERT PARK – As more Latino residents in the Los Angeles area are rounded up by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Medgar Evers’ Murder on June 12, 1963: This Week in Black History
On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers, a field secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP),…
2025 BET Awards in LA: Kendrick Lamar shines at Peacock Theater while protests simmer outside
LOS ANGELES — Kendrick Lamar celebrated a host of 2025 BET Awards victories, with the Compton rapper taking home four…
Kamala Harris surprises Compton High grads after personal invitation from student
COMPTON — The country’s former vice president was in attendance June 5 when Compton High School held its graduation ceremony…
Immigration raids spark six days of unrest in downtown LA, curfew imposed by Mayor Bass
LOS ANGELES — A one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles is expected to remain under a dusk-to-dawn curfew following six…
‘Unearthed’ gives voice to trauma and healing, offering a model to break silence: Book Corner
“Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury,” by Chanchal Garg, is a memoir that chronicles the author’s…
Black Music Month albums spotlight activism and remembrance: Tasty Clips
The recognition of June’s Black Music Month is in full swing with two significantly powerful releases from respected jazz artists…
California’s billion-dollar literacy plan sends coaches, specialists to high-need schools
COMPTON — State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly unveiled Golden State Literacy Plan is…
California small business advocate highlights access to capital, equity for all entrepreneurs: The Q&A
SACRAMENTO — Small businesses in California — from sole proprietorships to small and medium enterprises — account for about 99%…
