African Image Beauty Supply and Salon embraces an authentic Afrocentric image
This Black-owned beauty supply store on Western Ave. and Washington Blvd. has products for men and women, and serves as a cultural center.
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Morris Media Studios gives the community a voice
The Internet radio and podcast studio, located on Crenshaw Blvd. and 43rd Street, helps locals broadcast their messages to the masses.
Coach Christopher Mack applies science to running very fast
Coach Mack has sent more than 50 high school athletes to college by dramatically increasing their speed.
405 Motorsports adds a “little seasoning” to customize cars
Stevo Ward is the go-to-guy to make a car a head-turner.
Tungsten Proteges mentoring group helps boys make academic and social improvements
Parents see improvements at school and at home from the boys of this mentoring program.
Sip & Sonder Coffee Shop is Inglewood’s new entrepreneurial and creative hub
This creative space brings together artist, musicians, entrepreneurs, and community members from all walks of life.
Baldwin Hills Fastpitch softball boosts girls’ confidence
The program has teams for beginners and advanced players.
The L.A. Fire Department is “a hidden jewel”
Firefighters are having exciting and financially rewarding careers in the LAFD, which will be accepting applications starting March 5.
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.
Chess creates a competitive spirit and teaches life lessons
Adults at the Ladera Center Starbucks and children in after-school programs take advantage of the mental aspects of the game.