SACRAMENTO — Several influential, Black-focused organizations from across California convened in May 19 to engage with elected officials and lobby for specific policies that would […]
Category: Community Beat
South L.A. Black churches, NAACP to protest Trump bill targeting Medicare, Medicaid
Community organizations and religious leaders in South Los Angeles are organizing a demonstration May 29 to oppose President Trump’s reconciliation package, warning that the legislation […]
Compton High School reopens with new campus, Dr. Dre-funded arts center
Compton High School has reopened on a new 34-acre campus that includes a 900-seat performing arts center funded in part by music producer and Compton […]
Charles Rangel, Harlem’s political icon, remembered for 46 years of service and fight for justice
NEW YORK — Funeral services are pending for Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem and other parts of New York City in Congress for 46 years. […]
Soulful Steps line dancing brings South LA together with moves, music and community spirit
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When a person attends a J and J Soulful Steps dance class, they can look forward to an evening of […]
Freddie Roach honored as Hollywood names Wild Card Boxing Club location ‘Freddie Roach Square’
HOLLYWOOD — The strip mall where the Wild Card Boxing Club is located has been designated as Freddie Roach Square in connection with the 30th […]
West Hollywood city manager’s retirement announcement sparks search for new leader
WEST HOLLYWOOD — City Manager David Wilson has announced he plans to retire early next year. Wilson made the announcement May 19 during the City […]
Judge orders youth transfer from Los Padrinos after ‘gladiator fights’
LOS ANGELES — A judge has approved plans by the county Probation Department to draw down the number of youth detainees being held at the […]
Leimert Park Jazz Festival event spotlights women in jazz with Regina Carter
LOS ANGELES — Women, and all that jazz. That’s the focus of the Leimert Park Jazz Festival presents Narratives & Notes, Jazz Through Her Lens, […]
New South L.A. bike path connects to Inglewood with 5.5-mile Rail to Rail corridor
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Dignitaries and community members used their bikes or feet May 17 to celebrate the opening of a new green space corridor […]