Mayor Bass Encourages LA Small Businesses to Apply for Assistance to Secure City Contracts
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass encourages local small business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for the City’s Contract Financing Program, which was designed by Mayor Bass to help small businesses pursue procurement opportunities. A million dollars in funding to establish and facilitate the program was provided through a public-private partnership with Banc of California,…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: $133 Million Spent on Prop 50, But Not a Dime for the Black Press — Maybe Pennies
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Something is wrong. Deeply wrong. Millions—no, over $133 million—have been poured into the Proposition 50 campaigns, both for and against, yet the Black press has been left standing on the sidelines, empty-handed. Once again, the voices that speak most directly to Black communities—the boots on the ground, the ones who know…
Read MoreThe GLORY Was on Full Display at WePlay Studios in Inglewood
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD-GLORY was in the house — and I mean that literally — on Sunday, September 28, 2025, when the GLORY AWARDS took center stage at the magnificent WePlay Studios in the heart of Inglewood, the City of Champions. It was an Oscar-like affair, full of glamour, grace, and greatness, right in…
Read MoreBlueprint for Success: Mayor Butts Supports Mayor Sharif’s Re-Election in Compton at WePlay Studios in Inglewood
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Praise God from whom all blessings flow. When I heard the good news that Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. of Inglewood is welcoming Mayor Emma Sharif of Compton to the great WePlay Studios to officially launch her re-election fundraiser, I was overjoyed—elated and jubilant! Why? Because this is about time. It’s…
Read MoreMayor James T. Butts Welcomes Mayor Emma Sharif to the City of Champions: Inglewood Sets the Blueprint, Compton is Next — Featuring a Special Live Show at the Great WePlay Studios
INGLEWOOD, CA — In a landmark moment for Los Angeles County, Mayor James T. Butts will welcome Mayor Emma Sharif of Compton to the great WePlay Studios to officially kick off her re-election campaign. With 88 cities across the county, Inglewood and Compton stand as cultural and economic mirrors—both rich with history, talent, and resilience,…
Read MoreSolicitation for Qualified Part-Time Administrator at PACE NEWS/INSIDE INGLEWOOD, Inside City Hall
Position: Part-Time Office Administrator Organization: PACE NEWS/INSIDE INGLEWOOD Location: One Manchester Avenue, 7th Floor, Inglewood, CA 90301 Compensation: Based on experience + performance incentives Hours: Part-time, flexible schedule About Us: PACE NEWS, a trusted and adjudicated newspaper serving the Los Angeles and Inglewood communities for over 30 years, is expanding with Inside Inglewood, a new local…
Read MoreThe Nile Restaurant and Bar: A Family’s Light Shining Bright in Inglewood
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The Nile Restaurant and Bar on Market Street in Inglewood has it going on! It’s the perfect place to relax, unwind, and have fun with a glass of wine from a wide variety of choices. I walked in with a friend and was immediately struck with shock and awe. It…
Read MoreInglewood’s Brilliance Shines with WePlay Studios at the GLORY AWARDS
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD – On Sunday, September 28, the GLORY AWARDS will beam with brilliance in Inglewood, shining a light on leaders who inspire and uplift. This year’s celebration is once again magnified by the unmatched presence of WePlay Studios, a world-class production powerhouse now firmly rooted in the 9-square-mile City of Inglewood…
Read MoreFrom Inglewood to the World: GLORY AWARDS Celebrate Light Leaders at WePlay Studios
INGLEWOOD, CA – Rooted, grounded, and letting their lights shine in their fields of expertise, the GLORY AWARDS were created for just this purpose. The upcoming celebration of “Light Leaders” who are transforming lives is the vision of Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Parent Action Coalition for Education (P.A.C.E.). First…
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