Local students obtain paid internships from the LA Promise Fund
High school students from underserved communities across Los Angeles County are spending this summer getting paid to intern at some of the most influential corporations.
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The Bridge Builders Foundation promotes STEM programs to African American youths
The foundation has a mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship program that links Black students with Black scientists, engineers, architects, and doctors.
TEC Leimert Spotlight: Joshua Parker
Parker works as a gameplay engineer at Riot Games, which is one of the largest video game studios in the world.
New Orleans’ Black culture that travelers need to experience
New Orleans is a predominately Black city that features amazing live music, art, and food. Sunday second line parades, jazz lounges, and art studios showcases the city’s culture.
“Don’t Sell Grandma’s House”
Grandma’s house essentially is a transfer of wealth. In some situations, keeping grandma’s house is not practical, while in others it may be just what the family and community needs.
Black Drop is creating a new rendition of classic hip hop
The members of this South L.A. rap group grew up on old school hip hop, and they are creating new music based on that classic sound.
Central Avenue Jazz Festival celebrates a rich history and a promising future
The festival takes place July 27-28, and features live music, art, vendors, a food court, and health services.
Coding Our Future L.A. hosts South L.A. students for a tech camp
In a collaboration of iD Tech Camps, the Annenberg Foundation, and the L.A. Promise Fund, 200 South L.A. students were able to participate in a week-long tech camp at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University.
Start your day off with Spectrum News 1 anchor Melvin Robert
The Inglewood native’s hometown strongly influenced his career and his desire to feature local news.