UCLA brings STEM to students in Black communities
UC STEM Fest introduced children in South Los Angeles to science and technology fields.
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Read about Black male doctors, income tax returns, youth bicycle program, Planet Fitness, and Leimert Park Village Inc.’s trip to Africa.
Leimert Park Village Inc. attends the 39th African Union Summit
Leimert Park Village Inc. announces the second milestone in its series of diaspora-centered global cultural exchanges, with community delegate Tony Jolly attending the 39th African Union Summit, held February 11–15 in Addis Ababa.
Los Angeles Bicycle Academy
The youth earn-a-bike program teaches youth how to repair and refurbish bicycles, and prepares them for careers in the cycling industry.
Planet Fitness opens on Crenshaw Blvd. and Slauson Ave.
The new fitness center in the Crenshaw Plaza offers weight training, cardio, yoga, and other forms of exercise for beginners and also more advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Cedars-Sinai partners with Black Men in White Coats
The yearly summit takes place on Saturday, March 7, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For students and parents who cannot make the summit, Dr. Dale Okorodudu has authored books and has a YouTube series that details the path to becoming a medical professional. Also stay up to date with Cedars-Sinai’s community programs.
Community Tax Day at the Intuit Dome
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This edition is a special Leimert Park visitor’s guide.
Governor Newsom and Black elected officials make case to Black press for Prop 50
Supporters say that Prop 50 counters national efforts that they contend have diluted voters of color in other states.
Prop 50: Opponents of California’s redistricting effort meet with Black media
Protect Voters First Coalition warn that if voters approve the measure allowing California to redraw its congressional districts in favor of Democrats, it could dilute Black voting power in certain regions and erode the nonpartisan redistricting system voters established more than a decade ago.