California Black Media SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Long before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a national holiday, before California women could secure a home […]
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L.A. council eyes city-owned bank to fund affordable housing, small business and local services
LOS ANGELES — Three Los Angeles City Council members have introduced a motion to fund a feasibility study for a proposed public bank, which supporters […]
California ‘reparations’ bills provide limited relief for Black families seeking housing justice: The Bottom Line
Descendants of former slaves would be eligible for housing payouts from the state under a pair of bills approved by California lawmakers last week. The […]
New findings reveal L.A. wildfires’ lasting impact on coastline and ocean health
The damage from this year’s Los Angeles wildfires extends far beyond burned neighborhoods and hillsides, new research shows. At a roundtable in San Pedro this […]
Stevie Wonder brings star power to KJLH Women’s Health Expo in Long Beach
R&B superstar Stevie Wonder drew a crowd of fans and community members as he made the rounds at the 25th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Expo, […]
L.A. County warns of major service cuts as labor union rejects $5,000 bonus offer
Essential public services, including youth programs, parks and legal aid, could face significant cuts if labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 remain deadlocked Los Angeles […]
New study reveals L.A.’s park crisis: 1.5 million live in neighborhoods with no green space nearby
SAN FRANCISCO — As some major U.S. cities funnel record-high investment in their parks, the future of green space remains uncertain in many other cities […]
L.A. elected officials join new coalition to push for higher minimum wage
A new coalition of labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials is set to launch a campaign aimed at raising the minimum wage across Los […]
LadyLike Foundation opens Crenshaw HQ with high-profile awards show
Olympic champion Allyson Felix was among the celebrated guests at the LadyLike Foundation’s 16th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon and youth fashion show, which […]
Compton celebrates $200 million renovation and Dr. Dre Performing Arts Center at high school ribbon cutting
COMPTON — School district and civic officials were on hand May 22 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of Compton High School. The new […]