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Mayor Bass, Senator Padilla and Los Angeles Leaders Highlight Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funding to Bolster L.A. Transportation Infrastructure Ahead of 2028 Olympic Games

From the Mayor’s Office LOS ANGELES – On Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Chair Karen Bass, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla joined local leaders to highlight new transportation infrastructure funding. Leaders gathered outside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to highlight nearly $900 million in recent federal investments to LA Metro to improve mobility and upgrade…

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Mayor Bass Acts Swiftly To Clean Up the “Trash House”

By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass acted swiftly when she heard about the infamous “trash house” recently. I first heard about the house on one of the local news channel and it wasn’t long after seeing the house in the report which was, as the Mayor described it, “A Public Health…

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Success, Power and Prosperity Honored at Black Business Association 2024 Salute to Black Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Ricky Richardson, Contributing Writer  Los Angeles, Ca — The National Women’s History Months theme for 2024, “Celebrating Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. During 2024, we recognize…

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Black Business Association (BBA) Presents 21st Salute to Black Women Awards

The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief In recognition of National Women’s History Month and the 2024 theme: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” the Black Business Association, under the leadership of the organization’s first female President and CEO, Sarah R. Harris, presents the 21st annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference, Vendor Faire, and Awards…

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Kelly Redmond Joins African American Board Leadership Institute As President and CEO

LOS ANGELES, CA: The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) has selected Kelly Redmond as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Redmond is passionate about building a beloved community, impacting systemic change, advancing Black equity, leadership development, cross sector strategic partnerships, and building strengths-based cultures. Over the past 30 years, she has co-led with iconic…

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INSIDE INGLEWOOD: StormBurger Is Taking Inglewood By Storm

The Southern Truth  By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-chief INGLEWOOD-Wow! StormBurger is taking Inglewood by storm and the wave of customers are overflowing with cars lined up trying to get into the parking lot on the corner of 64th Street and La Brea Avenue in North Inglewood. They are there daily as this new burger joint, a…

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