“There are not many people of color in the field of physics, and I am working to break that barrier,” said Tre Willingham, a 2021 graduate of Compton College who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in physics at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has completed one year of graduate studies. Willingham was recently accepted to the Ph.D. program in applied physics at the University of California, Irvine where he will begin the next phase of his studies this fall. “I’m looking forward to diving into this new academic journey and continuing to pursue my passion for physics,” he…
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By Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve upwards of $65 million in bond financing for a proposed affordable housing complex just north of Florence Avenue in Inglewood. The joint venture from Venice Community Housing and the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI), named Sankofa Place at Centinela, would rise from a one-acre property that is currently developed with a church. Plans call for razing existing improvements to clear the way for a 79,000-square-foot residential building and an 18,000-square-foot community service facility that will house the SJLI’s programming headquarters. SJLI, founded in 2008, offers programs which help to…
Evidence has emerged in the now-dismissed extortion case involving comedian Kevin Hart and actor JT Jackson, suggesting that key evidence, which Hart himself forwarded to his legal team and was subsequently submitted to the DA’s office, was fabricated. In a transcript interview, Hart admitted to forwarding an email to his legal representatives, who then forwarded it to the DA’s office. https://www.instagram.com/p/C9QbSnVSh7y Forensic analysis by two independent experts indicates that the email at the center of the case, claimed to have been sent on April 27, 2018, was actually created on May 17, 2019, more than a year after the alleged…
Bryson Gillette announced the launch of Bryson Gillette Advocacy (BG Advocacy), an independent partner agency that focuses on government advocacy and public affairs. BG Advocacy will combine the relationships and experience of Bill Burton and other Bryson Gillette senior staff in partnership with industry veteran Damara Catlett, strengthening existing and new clients’ influence and impact. The two firms working together will be uniquely positioned to create multi-faceted government affairs and communication campaigns to help clients succeed. Like Bryson Gillette, BG Advocacy is a mission-driven agency that partners with organizations, companies, foundations, and candidates, fighting to make the world more just, safe, healthy, and prosperous for all. BG…
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation (LACD) today announced that it successfully protected millions of dollars in funding to protect vulnerable residents across Los Angeles County as part of the recently approved 2024-25 State Budget Act. “As the voice of nearly 10 million California residents living in Los Angeles County, I am proud of the thoughtful, strategic and compassionate work of the LA County Legislative Delegation in supporting an on-time, balanced budget that protected essential programs that LA County residents rely upon,” said Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Chair of the LA County Legislative Delegation. “We worked to address the…
The Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA) announced the upcoming launch of BECA Gems during the organization’s third-consecutive appearance at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, June 17-21. Proudly presented by P&G, BECA Gems kicks off as a four-part LinkedIn Live learning series that will bring critical insights from BECA members – some of the world’s most renowned C-Suite marketing executives – to an even larger audience, available and free to all beginning June 28, 2024. “Access really is everything. In fact, BECA Gems was sparked at the inception of our launch three years ago when we set out to thrive in our mission of sharing, learning,…
*this is not a sponsored article* Nathan Hochman, candidate for District Attorney of Los Angeles County, has released a statement about George Gascon’s mishandling of murderer Denmonne Lee, who committed a new murder after Gascon refused to prosecute him in criminal court for a 2018 killing. The case was highlighted today in an explosive new L.A. Times story. Gascon failed to protect the public from Lee even despite evidence that he had sent a death threat while in custody to an ex-girlfriend who had allegedly reported him to law enforcement. “George Gascon’s inexcusable refusal to prosecute Denmonne Lee in criminal court…
Long Beach native Snoop Dogg is bringing his Dr. Bombay ice cream to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Long Beach, Pittsburgh and Portland, Oregon. Snoop Dogg’s Long Beach roots are well known – as is his love for the Boys & Girls Club at King Park in Long Beach, where he spent a lot of time as a pre-teen. “The Boys & Girls Club in Long Beach at King Park is where I spent my summers playing sports and cutting up with my friends on the court,” said Snoop Dogg. “Ever since I was a kid, ice cream was a way to chill, relax and connect as family. I’m glad…
We all remember driving past the Golden Arches as a kid and asking our parents to stop for some Chicken McNuggets® and fries…and that feeling of excitement as you rolled through the Drive-Thru, or the disappointment after hearing “We have food at home” or “You got McDonald’s money?” This summer, we have good news for fans across the country – McDonald’s is here to help your dollar go further with more deals and even more ways to save. From the $5 Meal Deal to ‘Free Fries Friday’ to local app exclusives, with deals this good, everyone’s got McDonald’s money to make the most of the season. …
SACRAMENTO, CA—The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) campaign issued the following statement from Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable, Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and Matthew Hargrove, president and CEO of the California Business Properties Association: “Today’s ruling is the greatest threat to democracy California has faced in recent memory. Governor Newsom has effectively erased the voice of 1.43 million voters who signed the petition to qualify the Taxpayer Protection Act for the November ballot. Most importantly, the governor has cynically terminated Californians’ rights to engage in direct democracy despite his many claims…