Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are making an impact professionally, socially, and culturally in Los Angeles.

This program provides students with the prerequisite resources needed to excel in STEM majors and professional fields.     

Introductory youth program showcases high-paying careers at the airport.

These mentoring programs help Black students succeed academically and in life.

The youth center steers children away from gangs with their college-ready programs that emphasize STEM fields.  It recently received vital funds to install bullet-resistant glass and Kevlar into the walls of the building to protect the children from stray bullets.

The library on Jefferson Boulevard just west of Arlington Avenue features books by radical Black, Brown, and Indigenous authors.

The preschool encourages their students ages 2-6 years old to develop a real love of learning.

The Inglewood native plans to design buildings in his community after he graduates from USC.

The non-profit organization gives scholarships to students heading to universities, community colleges, and trade schools.

Inglewood native Asha Grant has raised over $80,000 through GoFundMe to open a bookstore on Queen Street, just off of Market Street.

The Teen Vogue Summit will be held November 1-3 in Hollywood.

The creators of College Connect 101 are putting a greater focus on helping students with their financial aid packages.

The two-day summit at L.A. Live will address the existing pipeline problem within STEM fields.

Through their yearly golf tournament, the sorority helps high school and college students pursue their higher education goals.

High school students from underserved communities across Los Angeles County are spending this summer getting paid to intern at some of the most influential corporations.

The foundation has a mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship program that links Black students with Black scientists, engineers, architects, and doctors.

In a collaboration of iD Tech Camps, the Annenberg Foundation, and the L.A. Promise Fund, 200 South L.A. students were able to participate in a week-long tech camp at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University.

The summer day camp will feature fun learning activities that are based on Black culture.

For a second year in a row, Hamilton High School was recognized as having California’s top BSU.

At the Far Western Region conference in downtown Los Angeles, the sorority emphasized the importance of supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  

This free college offers evening classes at Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles.

The Black-owned bookstore has books and gifts that “speaks to our diaspora.”

The college consultants have sent 95 percent of their students to their first-choice college , and they've saved families between $50,000 - $296,000 towards the total cost of college education through financial aid. They help with SAT/ACT prep and academic tutoring.

This program prepares students to work in the culinary arts.

As part of The Links’ arts program, the students will learn a skill that could become a profession.

The video series taps into pop culture in a fun and witty manner to make STEM topics exciting.

NCNW members work with students in small groups, and sometimes one-on-one, to help them improve their reading skills. Photos by Jason Lewis

The organization tutors children from kindergarten through 5th grade for free at their View Park headquarters.

The 2018 Achievers class with mentor Tony Magee backstage at the Affair of Honor. Photos by Jason Lewis

The Achievers program develops leadership skills in graduating high school seniors.

The fraternity will host a career fair and youth programs that will be open to the public, as well as a golf tournament and various social events. May 3-6.

A Sigma Gamma Rho member helps a student during a coding workshop at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Photo by Jason Lewis

SGRho chapters in Los Angeles, Inglewood, Culver City, Compton, and Santa Monica impact the lives of middle school and high school girls.

Political Science professor Marla Parker teaches Cal State L.A. students to start businesses that will improve their communities. Photo by Jason Lewis

The university hosted the Civic and Social Entrepreneurship Summit, where students presented business plans to improve their communities.  

Dorsey students learn discipline while performing physical training that is administered by the Stentorians. Photos by Jason Lewis

The African American firefighters association introduces Dorsey students to careers in the fire department.

Students participate in a critical thinking activity with mentors. Photo by Jason Lewis

Parents see improvements at school and at home from the boys of this mentoring program.

Photos by Jason Lewis

High school students will pack the Los Angeles Convention Center for the expo on February 10.

The Ladera Center Starbucks has become the new scene for South Los Angeles chess. Photos by Jason Lewis

Adults at the Ladera Center Starbucks and children in after-school programs take advantage of the mental aspects of the game.

Ray Kyser (left) and Lawrence Ross interacting with a customer at Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter’s monthly book fair. Photo by Jason Lewis

The monthly book fair funds the Baldwin Hills chapter’s Junior Gents and college scholarship programs.

Families received items for Thanksgiving dinner and information about Baldwin Bethany CDC’s education programs. Photos by Jason Lewis

The Baldwin Bethany CDC promotes their STEM and after school programs.

Christopher D. Cathcart, a branding and public relations expert, introduces himself to students at the Young Men of Color Conference. Photos by Jason Lewis

The organization features programs such as Young Black Scholars and Pathways to Success.

The Launch Academy was created to make math and science fun for children.

Aspiring rappers also attend Camp Spin-Off to learn music production and the music business industry. Photos by Jason Lewis

This DJing summer camp has classes in music production, marketing, and business.

Tremeal Bradford talks with high school students at the Black College Expo. Photo by Jason Lewis

After only 96 black students were admitted to the college in 2006, the numbers have been on the rise.

A homeless youth, who is a student at Los Angeles Film School, showcases his work to Janet Denise Kelly, director of Sanctuary of Hope. Photo by Jason Lewis

“Our homeless youth are invisible in plain sight.”

The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation provides clothes, career services, and educational services for teens who are aging out of the foster care system.

Panelists discussed the sacrifices they made to pursue their college and post graduate dreams.  

The Sigma Youth Symposium promotes technology careers to high school students.

The fraternity mentors students through the Kappa League, and they are hosting the Youth and the Law forum.

Nikiah Hawkins, chapter president of the Divine Nine Toastmasters, conducts a meeting at Dulan’s on Crenshaw. Photo by Jason Lewis

The group meets at Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen on Crenshaw.

An adult learner and a tutor work on reading skills at the Washington Irving Branch Library. Photo by Jason Lewis

Libraries throughout Los Angeles offer free reading and writing programs for adults.

Dorsey students use state of the art equipment and software to learn video production. Photo by Jason Lewis

This program enhances students’ chances for college and employment.

Members of Omega Psi Phi greet the attendees of the conference.

This free mentoring event promotes personal responsibility, leadership, and higher education.

These free programs mentor boys in middle school and high school and are hosted by college-educated men.