Tamaira Sandifer By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The story of Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer and Studio T Arts & Entertainment, a national nonprofit based in […]
Category: Making A Difference
Arts-based nonprofit to celebrate 30th anniversary Oct. 3
Akuyoe Graham By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Akuyoe Graham’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity, resilience and dedication. […]
Music and mentoring lead underserved L.A. students to college: Making a Difference
LOS ANGELES — In a world where opportunity often seems out of reach, the Harmony Project has been a beacon of hope for nearly 4,000 […]
Kids in the Spotlight helps foster youth heal and shine by making their own films: Making a Difference
LOS ANGELES — Tige Charity is a passionate advocate for foster youth. She co-founded the nonprofit Kids in the Spotlight with her husband, actor Antonio […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Turning Point opens doors to formerly incarcerated women
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — In a groundbreaking effort to support women reentering society after incarceration, the Turning Point Alcohol […]
California Respects the Power of Your Vote
By Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and […]
Turning Point founder survived tough start to find success
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Michelle Perkins, executive director of the Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Education Program in Los Angeles, will […]
Nonprofit receives federal grant to offer supportive services
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Turning Point, an alcohol and drug education program, was recently presented $900,000 by U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove to […]
Nonprofit supplies shoes for needy children in Africa
By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterIn 2014, Oumarou Idrissa founded AfriKicks, an organization that provides shoes to children and young adults in Africa.Since its inception, AfriKicks, launched in […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Cheryl L. Bedford leads Women of Color Unite
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer After working in the entertainment industry for decades, Cheryl L. Bedford, an independent producer, got tired of seeing the same […]