El Camino Community College celebrated Black History Month with a series of engaging and educational events throughout February. The activities were held February 3- 27, 2025, at various locations on campus.
As flames engulfed a nearby canyon, dozens of residents in a sober-living home fled to an unoccupied building about 30 miles south. The evacuees, many of whom were previously homeless, watched helplessly as their home burned on live TV.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters shared her community Project Funding Grant to provide technical assistance and access to capital for small businesses. Congresswoman Maxine Waters gets the job done by showing an example of her Community Project Funding Grant for technical assistance and access to capital for micro and small businesses yielding major success in the community.
It was both a good and great day in Los Angeles on Monday, February 17, 2025. Angelenos were thankful for the President’s Day Holiday as well as it being a beautiful day to be outdoors with plenty of sun and clear blue skies. Let’s not forget that we are also celebrating Black History Month and African American Heritage Month.
The Museum of Latin American Art celebrated the rich culture, music, and art of the Afro-Latinx community. The free, family festival was held on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
California Republican leaders are pushing back against state and local initiatives across the Golden State aimed at preventing Californians from buying or installing gas appliances in their homes.
While corporations retreat, Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every industry imaginable. As corporate America abandons its DE&I commitments, the power shifts to conscious consumers who invest in businesses that uplift and sustain marginalized communities.
Flu cases in California have surged to the highest levels the state has seen in years.
Umoja’s Black History Month Conference engaged the audience with insights on current issues and with African beats. More than one hundred students and community members participated in this seventh annual event on the Bakersfield College campus.
In recent months, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) have been hit with two lawsuits and numerous reports alleging racist incidents targeting Black residents.
Rain couldn’t dampen the resolve or the spirit of guests attending events at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Every year, countless families in L.A. County seek opportunities to enjoy the water, whether at pools, lakes, or beaches. Yet, access to safe swimming spaces and water education remains limited for many Black families. This Black History Month, we recognize the late Assistant Chief Russell D. Walker, L.A.’s first Black lifeguard, whose transformative work in water safety led to the creation of the W.A.T.E.R. (Water Awareness, Training, Education, and Recruitment) Program in 1986, which was renamed in his honor in 2021.
February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, history, and culture of the African American community.
The Eaton Fire was among the biggest of multiple wildfires that erupted on Jan. 7 and spread quickly in powerful Santa Ana Winds across the Los Angeles area. The wildfires are potentially the most costly disaster in U.S. history.
The international spotlight has hovered over the City of Inglewood, City of Champions, for the last week or so. The city hosted several FireAid Benefit Concerts at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum.
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A large swath of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were invited to the ceremonies chose to observe the National King Day away from the nation’s capital.
The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable loss.
Fierce wildfires are devastating the greater Los Angeles area, claiming at least five lives and forcing 100,000 residents to evacuate. Sparked by dry conditions and powerful winds, these fires have created unprecedented destruction in regions not typically known for such disasters.
