City Councilman Curren Price speaks at a press conference July 30 announcing plans to expand a guaranteed basic income program geared toward victims of domestic abuse and foster youth. The program, which began in 2022, provided $1,000 a month to selected households living below the poverty level.
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Pageant marks 30th years of inspiring Black girls
Participants in last year’s Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant pose for a group photo following the program. The 30th annual pageant takes place Aug. 4 in the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.
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Scholarship pageant for Black girls celebrates 30 years
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Lisa Ruffin is staging her 30th annual Little African American Scholarship Pageant Aug. 4 at Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood. About 800 girls have participated in the pageant over the past 30 years.
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Scholarship pageant for Black girls celebrates 30 years
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Lisa Ruffin is staging her 30th annual Little African American Scholarship Pageant Aug. 4 at Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood. About 800 girls have participated in the pageant over the past 30 years.
‘The Just and the Blind’ shines spotlight on prison system
Marc Bamuthi Joseph, left, and Daniel Bernard Roumain perform ‘The Just and the Blind,’ a multimedia performance piece at the Ford Theatre Aug. 2. The show, which incorporates poetry, music and other creative forms, examines the prison industrial complex.
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: In remembrance of the life of Erica Ash
Erica Ash, an actress, singer, dancer and former model best known for her work in ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Survivor’s Remorse,’ has died from cancer. She was only 46.
Libraries offer free online diploma program
A recent graduate of the Los Angeles Public Library’s online diploma program speaks at a graduation ceremony held for program participants. Library officials say almost 1,000 people have taken advantage of the program.
State leaders react to Trump assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump appears at the Republican National Convention July 15 with a bandaged ear following an assassination attempt on his life July 13. To his left is Republican Vice President nominee J.D. Vance.
State voters to decide on 10 ballot propositions
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide on 10 propositions that have qualified for the Nov. 5 general election ballot, Secretary […]
Mayor vetoes proposed measure on police discipline
Mayor Karen Bass has vetoed a proposed ballot measure that would change aspects of the Los Angeles Police Department’s disciplinary system. The City Council needs 10 votes to overturn the veto.
Jobs for Blacks exist in all business sectors today
According to CNBC, Black American spending power reached a record $1.6 trillion in 2021.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: District attorney race is crucial litmus test for Gascón
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing a tough fight for reelection against Nathan Hochman Nov. 5. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson says that Gascón has been labeled soft on crime because of his approach to criminal justice reform.