By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Social Justice Learning Institute has been named the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by Inglewood Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor. “The Inglewood renaissance is underway in large part because of incredible community partners and nonprofits like the Social Justice Learning Institute who work selflessly to meet the immediate…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Pastor Shep Crawford is launching the Apology Tour through a collective of 40 faith-based organizations looking to engage communities beginning May 27. The tour will begin with a press conference outside of Experience Christian Ministries at 326 E. 47th Place at noon. “The church is…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Two Dodger Dreamfields for baseball and softball players from 5 to 18 years old in Edward Vincent Jr. Park were unveiled May 13. The $1 million project includes a new playing surface and grass, enclosed fields and fencing, upgraded dugouts, upgraded irrigation systems, new pitchers’ mounds, bases,…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Compton College celebrated the renaming of its library in honor of the first Black woman elected to its Board of Trustees during Community Day April 22. Emily B. Hart-Holifield is the longest serving board member in the college’s history. Her name was placed on the exterior of the library and…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials continue to express their frustrations over street takeovers — and a recent incident that evolved into looting — at the April 18 City Council meeting. Mayor Emma Shariff read a statement at the top of the meeting providing an official statement on the matter. “The…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — New Councilwoman Gloria Gray was sworn into office in front of an over capacity crowd in City Council Chambers April 7. The following day she held a campaign team celebration where she thanked her supporters for helping her defeat former Councilman George Dotson in the March 7…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Karen Slade has been a mainstay at radio station 102.3 KJLH since she began with the station 34 years ago. As the station has adapted to new technology, social media, and on-air talent departures, Slade has been focused on remaining committed to the station’s tenants of promoting…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion on Jan. 26 regarding the appointment of Diedra Duhart to the Compton City Council after a resident filed a challenge to the appointment. Long-time Compton resident Lynn Boone sought the right to sue over the appointment of Duhart…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — A former city councilman has submitted an application to be appointed the city’s treasurer. Residents voiced their displeasure during the Jan. 17 City Council meeting. Although he was on the Nov. 8 ballot for re-election Jorge Casanova asked the community to support three other candidates for the…
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Inglewood Unified School District has announced the selection of James (Jim) Morris as the latest county administrator to lead the district. “I am very pleased to share with you the appointment of … James Morris as the new county administrator for the Inglewood Unified School District,”…
