Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation help communities in need
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the election season, Betts and the LADF distribute vital resources and encourage voting in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Alpha Phi Alpha promotes mail-in voting to combat voter suppression
The fraternity’s Los Angeles alumni chapter created the FAVS 7,000 voting initiative to increase voting in disenfranchised communities, promote mail-in voting (also known as absentee ballot), and combat voter suppression.
Operation Hope helps Black-owned businesses secure financing
The federal government has “$100 billion plus sitting there right now” for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local mom-and-pop landlords seek aid during COVID-19 crisis
Small rental property owners are struggling to make mortgage payments, which may force them to sell properties. This could reduce affordable housing that is available to locals.
COVID-19’s impact on the housing market
Homeowners and renters are relying on government support to weather the storm.
Medical professionals discuss the daily stresses of battling COVID-19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19
Los Angeles comes together during COVID-19 crisis
Community members have stepped up to help people who are the most in need.
Camera Club COVID-19 photos: LA devoid of people
Los Angeles Standard Camera Club members took photos around Los Angeles as people followed stay-at-home orders.
COVID-19 is negatively impacting Black communities
Initially many Black people believed that the coronavirus would not harm Black communities, but poor health and a lack of access to quality heath care has led to higher death rates among Black people.
Black-owned small businesses are still waiting on COVID-19 stimulus funds
Working with community development financial institutions may be the key for local businesses to obtain relief funds.
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