As the month of April puts a spotlight on Autism Acceptance Month, studies and research continue to show that children of color are most affected by the disorder, and less likely to get access to screenings, services and support. An alarming report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that autism is now being recognized more frequently in Black children than white children in the United States, particularly in children around the age of eight years old. These findings and the overall dramatic increase in autism diagnoses underscore the critical need to address shortages in providers who can…
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Four-time GRAMMY®-nominated R&B superstar KEM, one of the most distinctive and vital voices in music today, commemorates his 20th anniversary of being signed to the Motown label with two new career firsts: the release of his first book, and his first live album. He kicked-off a monthlong celebration this morning with an interview and performance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” and tomorrow, he will appear with Tamron Hall on her Emmy Award®-winning daytime talk show “Tamron Hall Show.” ANNIVERSARY – THE LIVE ALBUM OUT FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 – ON MOTOWN RECORDS KEM prepares to share his life with fans tomorrow, April 4, with the release of his…
CIM Group announced they have acquired an approximately 1.3-acre property at 3045 Crenshaw Blvd. which is entitled for a mixed-use development consisting of 168 apartment units, of which 17 will be affordable, and 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail. The property, located just north of Jefferson Boulevard, is centrally located in Los Angeles and part of the historic West Adams neighborhood which offers dining, entertainment and community-serving retail and services. Future residents will have easy access to the Metro E Line light rail station on Crenshaw Boulevard that provides a connection east to Downtown Los Angeles and west to…
Los Angeles Councilman Tim McOsker announced Grape St. Park was renamed in honor of Betty F. Day who was the board president and founder of the Watts Gang Task Force during a ceremony held March 31. Betty was instrumental in founding the Watts Gang Task Force, an organization consisting of gang members, community activists and police officers that met at then-15th District Council member Janice Hahn’s office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by East Side Riders Bike Club ™️ (@eastsideriders)
HOT 97, the New York-based global culture-setting hip-hop brand, unveils the lineup and details for the 2023 HOT 97 Summer Jam. After over 20 years, the iconic hip-hop music festival is back in New York at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY boasting a star-studded lineup with headliner Cardi B and some of the hottest names in hip-hop. Joining Cardi B on stage will be GloRilla, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, French Montana, Lil TJay, and more. The LOX will also hit the stage to salute the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. HOT 97 Summer Jam Tickets officially go on sale April 8th at 10:00 AM EST at hot97.com/summerjam and Ticketmaster. American Express® Card Members can purchase…
In celebration of the Los Angeles Sentinel’s 90th Anniversary and honoring the newly elected Mayor Karen Bass, LA Sentinel will be giving away complimentary tickets to the 2023 Power, Leadership & Influence of the Black Woman event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Beverly Hilton. Click to sign up for a chance to win a complimentary ticket. Tickets will be selected at random and on a first-come, first-served basis If selected, you will be contacted by a LA Sentinel team member. This is a sponsor-driven event. Interested sponsors should contact nicolew@lasentinel.net. Individual tickets for the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event are available for $500. Individuals should…
These were not victimless crimes. You can see the victimization in the faces of the people of the Second Supervisorial District, who were sold a $10 million bill of goods by the organization who bought Mark Ridley-Thomas his seat: the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor(County Fed). In situations such as these, it is important not to just look at the here and now— but how this all started. In 2008, the County Fed spent a lot of that $10 million falsely attacking my character. It’s ironic now that many of the illegalities they accused me of, pale in comparison…
Calling All Music Lovers For An Intimate Evening w/ Kevin Flournoy, Phil Perry, and more Friday, March 31 at the Miracle Theater located in the city of Inglewood. The K-Flow Show spotlights the best in renowned and emerging music artists. The show stars recording artist, producer, and composer Kevin Flournoy. Kevin has produced, written, performed, and recorded with many artists, including Chaka Khan, Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, Donny Osmond, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Hudson, Howard Hewett, Hillary Duff, Jamie Foxx, The Jazz Crusaders, Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Harvey Mason, and Ronnie Laws…
LOS ANGELES – Long-time politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty by a jury today of bribery in a scheme in which his son received substantial benefits from the University of Southern California in exchange for Ridley-Thomas’ political support for lucrative county contracts and contract amendments with the university while he served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Ridley-Thomas, 68, of Los Angeles, was found guilty of seven felonies: one count of conspiracy, one count of bribery, one count of honest services mail fraud, and four counts of honest services wire fraud. Ridley-Thomas’ political career spans several decades, including in…
The Cerritos College Nursing Department has received a $480,000 Song-Brown Program Registered Nurse Education Program Award grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to update the skills lab for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. The funding will be used to improve the skills lab equipment and technology and assist with faculty hiring, training, and development in order to train and mentor skilled future healthcare workers. The College’s 22,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art skills lab provides students with the critical equipment they need to acquire the best training. This interdisciplinary facility prepares students to successfully transition from the classroom to…