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 […]
Tag: Janice Hayes Kyser
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 […]
Women business owners learn the pandemic pivot
Re-imagining their businesses helped local entrepreneurs survive pandemic By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When COVID-19 shut down the city last year, […]