By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer I was shocked almost beyond belief. Shocked that long time, beloved Watts community icon Sweet Alice Harris was named […]
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Food Forward fights hunger, prevents food waste
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Food Forward has been helping to alleviate food insecurity in Southern California’s most vulnerable communities since 2009. The organization fights […]
Animal advocates push alternatives to Thanksgiving turkeys
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — For a majority of Americans, turkey is the dinner of choice on Thanksgiving. According to the U.S. Department of […]
Councilman renews call to send zoo elephant to sanctuary
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A City Council member renewed a call Sept. 23 for the Los Angeles Zoo to send Billy the Elephant, […]
Pop-up market brings fresh food to South L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After moving to Los Angeles from Maryland nine years ago, Carmen Dianne, a makeup artist, and […]
Community garden takes shape at South L.A. church
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition, in conjunction with Logos Faith Development, is sponsoring three community gardens. The U.S. […]
Local church receives grant to fund a community garden
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition has received a grant from Logos Faith Development to sponsor two new community […]
South L.A. community gardens slated to open this summer
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition is receiving a grant from Logos Faith Development and is pleased to announce […]
COVID-19 impacts the pregnancy experience
Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer With record-breaking unemployment rates because of the coronavirus, it’s not surprising that couples are delaying plans to […]