The Postal Service is looking for a few good men (and women)! LOS ANGELES – The Postal Service in Los Angeles is supporting Armed Forces month by extending an invitation to members of the military and Veterans, in addition to our normal pool of candidates, to apply with the Postal Service today and help us Deliver for America. The United States Postal Service has a long history of providing career opportunities to veterans, reservists, and their family members. We currently employ nearly 100,000 Military members and Veterans in our organization. We value the leadership, reliability, and high-tech skills veterans bring to the organization, as well as their loyalty and integrity. If…
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LOS ANGELES – A very special addition to the 2023 Hollywood Bowl summer season has been announced: Snoop Dogg & Friends, 30th Anniversary of Doggystyle & more, produced by Dr. Dre, for two nights only, June 27 and June 28 at 8PM PDT. The entertainment icon—and one of the most legendary artists in the game—Snoop Dogg celebrates the 30-year anniversary of his era-defining debut with special guests and the ReCollective Orchestra led by conductor Derrick Hodge. These concerts will be presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. An entertainment industry mogul, Snoop Dogg has reigned for nearly three decades as an unparalleled force who has raised the bar…
LOS ANGELES – Dual Threat Preparatory Academy, a Black-owned and operated educational program for student-athletes, is excited to announce the launch of its first summer program, the Blue Chip Academy, set to begin in July 2023. “Dual Threat Prep’s inaugural program will equip student-athletes with the skills necessary to make an impact outside of the game. Far too often, student-athletes are left to grapple with some of life’s most serious obstacles and transitions without the necessary support,” said Dual Threat’s Founder and Executive Director Kristina T. Wilson, Esq. Dual Threat is an educational program focused on providing student-athletes with the proper…
COMPTON, Calif. – A community-wide effort is underway to save the beloved Compton Community Garden. On April 1st, 2023 we arrived to Compton Community Garden to find a *massive* “For Sale” sign overshadowing our thriving & community-run green space. We were devastated; after making some calls, we realized how very real this was. Our beloved garden – a free & truly communal urban garden feeding free food to the people of Compton for over a decade – was for sale, without warning or consideration to the humans serving this nor the communities, ecosystems & lives this would impact right here in Compton/North…
Dear Editor: Saturday, May 13th marks the 31st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Billings who need our help. Over the course of its 30-year history, the drive has…
This year, the Postal Service in the greater Los Angeles County will participate in Small Business Week, April 30th through May 6th by hosting local events to demonstrate how the U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable services designed to help small businesses grow. During Small Business Week, thousands of Post Offices around the country will host “Grow Your Business” events where business owners and entrepreneurs can learn about USPS small business offerings designed to help grow and innovate small businesses. The Postal Service embraces this year’s theme “This ZIP Code Means Business” as we recognize the importance…
Carol’s Daughter announced they are the exclusive haircare partner of Disney’s highly anticipated live-action film, “The Little Mermaid.” Carol’s Daughter will re-release three classic collections – Black Vanilla, Wash Day Delight and Goddess Strength – with limited edition packaging in honor of Disney Princess Ariel and the noteworthy film. Carol’s Daughter “The Little Mermaid,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-winning classic opens exclusively in theaters nationwide on May 26, 2023. “I am ecstatic to celebrate the upcoming release of ‘The Little Mermaid,'” said Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter. “This is a full circle moment for so many Carol’s Daughter fans who grew up watching…
Wells Fargo & Company and the T.D. Jakes Group, which includes T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV), TDJ Enterprises (TDJE) and T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), announced a strategic partnership to drive economic vitality and inclusivity in communities across America. Over the next 10 years, the partnership between these organizations could result in up to $1 billion in capital and financing from Wells Fargo, as well as grants from the Wells Fargo Foundation, with the goal of revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering economic opportunity and creating long-term change in communities most in need. The partnership marks the first of its kind in driving long-term transformational impact…
LONG BEACH – The number of homeless in the city of Long Beach is rising as the residents rejected efforts to build a temporary shelter and city officials rejected a “homeless hub” proposed along the Metro A Line. Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson declared homelessness an emergency in January and pledged to “lock arms” with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on the issue devastating the entire County of Los Angeles. “Homelessness is one of the biggest challenges currently facing our city,” said Richardson. “This emergency proclamation demonstrates the commitment of every department in our city to be all in.” The…
In celebration of National Superhero Day, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its collaboration with Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc to provide a free custom comic book (featuring Black Panther and Shuri) in its branches on April 28, 2023 and a digital version of the comic book to all participants in its 13th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest. The one-of-a-kind custom edition comic book was created by Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc. and includes financial literacy exercises developed by OneUnited Bank. On April 28th, National Superhero Day, the Bank will offer up to 500 comic books at its…