TEC Leimert Spotlight: Gene James III is getting to the next level
James, a View Park Prep and UCLA grad, used TEC Leimert’s NXT LVL social media incubator program to land a job at XX Artists.
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LA Commons combats anti-Blackness through art
With hate crimes on the rise, LA Commons provides opportunities for people to interact with each other, which builds a sense of belonging and trust among people of different races.
Juneteenth celebrations in local Black communities
For this holiday, it’s important to celebrate and keep Black dollars in Black communities.
Conceptual art photographer Delaney George
George’s work has been on display at Gallery 90220 in South Los Angeles.
Uncovered Legacy podcast Season 4
Curtis Burke’s guests all had a “sink-or-swim” type of moment at a critical place in their lives.
Cassie Betts’ “Talk Tech to Me Uncut”
Betts hosts a tech show on KBLA Talk 1580, and she helps locals enter into the field with tech bootcamps hosted by Made in South LA.
Climate change, global warming, and social justice
Climate issues are handled in a different manner in Black communities, leading to several health issues.
LA vs. Hate Dream Centers
With the Black population diminishing at local schools, some Black students are relying on Dream Centers to deal with bullying and harassment.
Black surfers are recapturing a stolen legacy
“Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” explores the history of Black surfing from Africa to the United States while local Black surfing organizations are promoting the sport, hosting free lessons, and celebrating Black beach culture.
Climate change and global warming’s impact on the future
The negative impact of climate change and global warming sound like a post-apocalyptic world science fiction movie, but according to climate justice educator Brittany Jefferson, life as we know it could drastically change.