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.
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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.
Stentorians offers a free intro to LAFD course
The African-American firefighters association introduces people to the physical requirements of the job.
UCLA Black Alumni Association has greatly increased the university’s African American population
After only 96 black students were admitted to the college in 2006, the numbers have been on the rise.
The Liquor Bank’s permit to sell alcohol is revoked
“The Liquor Bank served as a hot spot of crime, drugs, and violence. Today, we said enough is enough, our community deserves better.” -Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson