The calendar might imply that summer is unofficially over. Mother Nature begs to differ. You couldn’t escape the heat, wherever you went during Labor Day weekend.
facebooktwitterinstagram About 50 decorated cars, with flags, banners, balloons, posters, and blowing horns, gathered at Riverside Park, to buy even more tee shirts, buttons, flags
Thousands of jazz aficionados and music enthusiasts moved and got their groove on while enjoying the sounds of jazz and Latin Jazz at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
In a city as diverse and vibrant as Los Angeles, combating hate is more urgent than ever. Recent statistics in the LA County Hate Crimes Report, reveal a 13% rise in hate crimes from 2022, with particularly alarming increases in anti-Asian and LGBTQ+ hate crimes. Notably, incidents targeting the Black community have surged by 27%. These figures highlight the pressing need for a concerted and multifaceted approach to address and counteract hate.
In a world where hate crimes and social injustices are presently plaguing our communities, grassroots organizations like Community Interventions (CI) are stepping up to make a difference. Based in Bakersfield, CI is leading the charge with their powerful “Stop The Hate” campaign, designed to engage and protect the most vulnerable among us— youth living in underrepresented and divested neighborhoods who are particularly susceptible to hate crimes.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made a strategic decision to sit down for her first major interview since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, selecting CNN as the platform despite the network’s heavily criticized moderation of the controversial June debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump. In that debate, CNN anchors were widely condemned for allowing Trump to spread untruths and disinformation unchecked. On Thursday, Aug. 29, Harris used that same network to set the record straight and present her vision for America alongside her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, covers one in three Californians, including more than 50 percent of the state’s youth. In California, nearly 300,000 youth are coping with depression, and 66 percent of them do not get the help they need, according to Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health.
Thousands of residents of Compton and surrounding communities gathered at Compton College. Divine Media Group, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, presented the inaugural Compton Fest 2024, on Saturday, August 24, from 12-6 pm, at Compton College, led by President and CEO Keith Curry, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., in Compton. Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Councilmembers, Jonathan Bowers, (District 3), and Lillie Darden (District 4) Assemblyman Mike Gipson (CA. 65th Assembly District), and Compton College Board Member Juanita Doplemore were also in attendance for the Compton Fest.
On the morning of August 24, 2024, the Bakersfield Chapter of Links Incorporated launched its inaugural class in the STEAM Academy for the new school year. The cafeteria of Emerson Middle School on 801 4th Street roared with excitement as eager students gathered, ready to engage in a day of learning and excellence. It brought together academy students from 4th through 8th grade to take the journey up the steps of learning and discovery regarding the structure of the human body and its functions.
California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
July marked California’s hottest month on record, bringing significant heat risks to sensitive population groups like children and older adults. The average temperature reached 81.7 degrees, nearly two degrees higher than the previous record set in July 2021, according to Thursday’s data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. August is experiencing similarly high temperatures.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made history at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this week when she became the first Black woman mayor to ever receive an Olympic flag at the closing ceremony of the two-week-long global competition.
Accompanied by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) and Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), former Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was honored on the Assembly and Senate floors of the California State Capitol on Aug. 5
Summer is in full swing. The bases have many outdoor concerts, cultural events, and festivals. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the most highly anticipated event of the summer has returned to Houghton Park. I can’t contain my excitement for being able to attend the 13th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival, held on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The festival was held at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, from 2 to 7 pm.
As parents, you are probably wondering where the summer season has gone. These past few months have gone by so fast. Before you know it, kids will be returning to school, or kids will start their educational journey in a couple of weeks. Teens and adults will be returning to local campuses or transferring to a new campus as a result of a new grade level or relocation.
Having spent more than 25 years advocating for equitable healthcare, I’ve listened to countless stories from individuals whose lives have been forever changed by the historic inequities that exist within our healthcare system.
In response to the alarming increase in hate crime incidents sweeping LA County, LA vs Hate has introduced the LA vs Hate Unity Coalition. This newly formed coalition brings together celebrities from the film industry stars, sports personalities, and artists who have come to unite against a common enemy known as “hate”, promoting unity culture across their region.
California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.”
A petition calling on the Kern Valley State Prison in Delano to implement a daily water provision and install an HVAC system has garnered over 300 signatures since it launched five days ago.
While headlines might tempt us to declare victory, California’s 2023 Hate Crime Report paints a more complex picture. Released by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the report highlights ongoing challenges alongside promising solutions.
