“Sad Ass Black Folk” creates a platform to discuss Black mental health
The dark comedy web series is co-created by Neima Patterson, a native of Ladera Heights and Inglewood.
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Thrive Health Lab trains the body and mind
The View Park gym features strength and cardio training, yoga, dance, boxing, and meditation.
Bridge housing for the homeless opens in South Los Angeles
The first of four South Los Angeles sites will serve as a supportive housing facility for 100 individuals experiencing or transitioning from homelessness.
Alpha Kappa Alpha financially supports local students
Through their yearly golf tournament, the sorority helps high school and college students pursue their higher education goals.
Local students obtain paid internships from the LA Promise Fund
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 Bridge Builders Foundation promotes STEM programs to African American youths
The foundation has a mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship program that links Black students with Black scientists, engineers, architects, and doctors.
TEC Leimert Spotlight: Joshua Parker
Parker works as a gameplay engineer at Riot Games, which is one of the largest video game studios in the world.
New Orleans’ Black culture that travelers need to experience
New Orleans is a predominately Black city that features amazing live music, art, and food. Sunday second line parades, jazz lounges, and art studios showcases the city’s culture.
