Mae Shaw took control of her earning potential by becoming a small business owner
A small business loan from Pacific Coast Regional helped Shaw open A Kut Above Hair Design 20 years ago, and she’s still going strong.
South Los Angeles
West Angeles springs into action to support the people of Houston
The church partnered with other COGIC churches, political leaders, public figures, and community members to support people affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Vermont Slauson EDC helps entrepreneurs go mobile
The 5th Annual Mobile Retail & Food Truck Expo will be held at L.A. Trade Tech on September 23.
Career fairs can enhance job seekers’ chances of finding employment
Applying for jobs online can be extremely frustrating, so City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson brought the jobs to the people.
Bethany Baptist Church partners with UCLA to promote STEM programs
The Launch Academy was created to make math and science fun for children.
Metro seeks to employ more women for construction jobs
Metro is promoting carpenter apprenticeship programs to increase the amount of women working on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project.
Careers with the LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department has become more inclusive of women and people of color within its ranks, which can benefit African American communities.
The Underground Museum is a hidden gem
This cultural art center in Arlington Heights features paintings, film screenings, lectures, dance performances, and yoga classes.
The View on Overhill wins round one
Community members from View Park and Windsor Hills objected to The Bedford Group’s proposed luxury condominium project on Overhill Dr. and La Brea Ave.
Ride On! Bike Co-Op opens in Leimert Park
This co-op performs repairs, assists people in repairing their own bikes, and sells new bicycles.