For many Black cannabis business owners in Los Angeles, the dream of economic empowerment has turned into a fight for survival. The legal cannabis industry […]
Category: Lead Stories
Larry Fitzgerald Foundation opens tech lab in Watts for coding and A.I. training
A new technology lab backed by former NFL player Larry Fitzgerald opened June 23 in Watts, offering coding, engineering and artificial intelligence training to local […]
New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now on display at the Autry […]
Inside the latest fallout from ongoing immigration raids across Los Angeles
SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES — Many of the cities in this part of Los Angeles County continue to be impacted by the federal crackdown on illegal […]
L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and by unveiling artwork that will […]
As ICE raids escalate, Black Angelenos debate solidarity with Latino immigrants
LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No King’s Day protest, waving Mexican […]
Compton College nursing grads mark milestone amid L.A. nurse shortage
COMPTON — Compton College celebrated its newest nursing graduate students with a pinning ceremony June 11 for 30 graduating students. “Nursing is a profession that […]
Black entrepreneurs eye opportunities as Frito-Lay plant shuts down
The closure of Frito-Lay’s Rancho Cucamonga plant last week, a fixture in Southern California for more than half a century, is not just another business […]
Deal reached to end L.A. worker strike, but officials warn of service cuts
LOS ANGELES — Services could be cut for Los Angeles County residents in coming years, officials said, as part of a tentative agreement the county […]
L.A. to study business damage from federal immigration raids
LOS ANGELES — The negative impact of federal immigration enforcement operations on local businesses and workers will be the focus of a comprehensive 15-day economic […]