Hamilton High School wins Black Student Union of the Year
For a second year in a row, Hamilton High School was recognized as having California’s top BSU.
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Bethany Christian Bible College takes a systematic approach to teaching the Bible
This free college offers evening classes at Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles.
College Connect 101 helps high school students navigate through the college admission process
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.
WokeSTEM encourages young Black people to enter STEM fields
The video series taps into pop culture in a fun and witty manner to make STEM topics exciting.
L.A. City Council President Wesson discusses Trump’s administration
Herb Wesson discusses accusations that Trump is racist, the economy, lowering crime, education, Obama era policies, Maxine Waters, Trump’s relationship with Black people, and how Trump’s administration affects us in Los Angeles.
NCNW helps improve Black children’s reading efficiency
The organization tutors children from kindergarten through 5th grade for free at their View Park headquarters.
Angel City Links’ Achievers program celebrates the success of young Black men
The Achievers program develops leadership skills in graduating high school seniors.
The Black College Expo promotes the importance of attending HBCUs
High school students will pack the Los Angeles Convention Center for the expo on February 10.
The Standard’s Outstanding Student Athlete: Dorsey’s Kyle LaFlora
LaFlora has a 3.7 GPA, and he is interested in playing baseball and majoring in aerospace engineering at an HBCU.
TEC Leimert is bridging the wealth gap by decreasing the digital divide
Locals in today’s workforce and business owners greatly benefit from this technology conference. The next conference is September 25, 2021.