U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, shown here speaking at a political rally earlier this year, says when Black women are forced out of the labor market, […]
Tag: Janice Hayes Kyser
South L.A. hotel plan to come before council
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — South L.A. may finally be one step closer to bringing that elusive full-service hotel to its […]
Cities leading the way on reparations, experts say
Weary of federal inaction, municipalities are taking concrete steps to atone for racism, discrimination By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Successful efforts […]
WWII Black female battalion to be honored in South L.A.
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Millions of letters and packages stacked up to the ceiling sat idle in rat-infested warehouses in […]
Floyd family in L.A. to announce new exhibit
Traveling exbibit will promote justice, honor Floyd’s name, family member says By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Members of the George Floyd […]
Bass’ mayoral bid seen as game changer for L.A.
Her national stature and political savvy could pay dividends, some activists say By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ […]
‘This project is so unique’
Crenshaw mall’s new owners vow to honor Black culture, community By Janice Hayes Kyser and Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Aspiring Black entrepreneurs […]
‘Heart of Black L.A.’
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is the community’s Grand Central Station By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The ownership of the Baldwin […]
UCLA doctor quits task force saying city won’t accept facts
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer MANHATTAN BEACH — A member of the Bruce’s Beach Task Force, a group of residents tasked with researching and […]
Community colleges play vital role in minority communities
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A recent study conducted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Commission (LAEDC) examining the disparities in […]