By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The Children’s Action Network is in the business of changing children’s lives. Using the power of the entertainment community, the […]
Category: Making A Difference
Dream Foundation fulfills final wishes of terminally ill
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer There is a quote that says, “In the end, all we have left are memories.” The Dream […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Drumming institute provides tempo for its members
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When he was a kid, Steven Angel literally lived his life to the beat of his own drum. The child […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Mundo Maya Foundation carries on cultural traditions
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer If ever there was anyone proud of their heritage, it’s Sara Zapata Mijares, the founder of Mundo Maya Foundation. Mijares, […]
Urban Lady Foundation hopes to empower youth
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Inez “Tootie” Adkins knows a lot about children. She has four of her own ranging in age […]
Education Is Key offers scholarships to inner-city youth
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Nicole “Neekko” Lindsey was growing up, she had no plans to go to college. “It wasn’t my goal,” she […]
Urban Scholar Academy transforms youth through enrichment
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Alexis and Imhotep Coleman decided to co-found Urban Scholar Academy in Inglewood, it was for practical and […]
Inner-City Arts helps students become creative
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Collette Williams Alleyne, the chief education officer for Inner-City Arts, knows firsthand how important it is for […]
Wooten youth center offers parental workshops
L.A. DIGEST Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center is presenting a series of workshops designed to empower […]
Black women are the focus of ongoing film festival
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Movies helmed by Black women filmmakers are the focus of Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s (BHERC) […]