By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits founded after the civil unrest […]
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LA foster youth connect with colleges and community at Biddy Mason resource fair
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — More than 100 former and current foster care youth are expected to attend the Biddy Mason Charitable […]
Black restaurant owners clash with street vendors
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — On her daily drive home from work, Buffy Hopkins passes a taco stand that pops up near […]
Butterfly’s Haven helps homeless women with needed services
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Brittany Walker has experienced her share of trauma. “At the age of 18, I got married, had […]
Homeless still suffer despite billions spent in California
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Beneath a skyline etched with wealth and power, the shadows of Los Angeles’s tallest skyscrapers stretch toward […]
Faith leaders meet to plan strategies for change
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Rain drummed against the roof of a church April 26 where a small crowd — some […]
BLM evolving to tackle various forms of abuse, injustice
Q&A: Melina Abdullah By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Black Lives Matter-LA co-founder Melina Abdullah was a teenager on a date in […]
Maxine Waters, others honored at Turning Point luncheon
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WINDSOR HILLS — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters was honored April 27 at the Turning Point Spring 2025 Empowering Lives and […]
YMCA unveils plan to rewrite foster youth outcomes
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — In a county with more foster youth than 40 U.S. states combined, Los Angeles officials launched […]
Leimert Park plans Earth Day celebration April 26
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — An Earth Day festival, “Our Planet, Our Power,” will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]