A look at philanthropy, education. social justice, healthcare, the homelessness and charity involvement from our perspective.
They say laughter is good for the soul. Sometimes laughing your way through situations can bring you to a level of peace and comfort. Los Angeles Lakers star Metta World Peace is doing his best […]
Republican State Legislatures across the nation have implemented a deceptive but effective campaign to turn the financial condition of public pension funds into the cause of state and local government budget deficits. It’s actually the […]
Former runway model Monique Brown is a game-changer. Much like the way her husband-the great Jim Brown-has been able to reshape people’s lives, Monique wants to make a difference. Like her husband, Monique sees the […]
Over 20 years ago, Earvin “Magic” Johnson seemingly could do no wrong. He had that Midas touch that many would come to adore or envy. It seemed like everything the Lansing, Michigan native touched would […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Pasadena, California-Kara Thio has had 20 years to be grateful for the life she has. It is a young life that was nearly snuffed out by a rare disease, which required […]
The graduation rates of African American athletes playing for Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams are still miles apart compared to their white counterpart, according to a new report put out by The Institute for […]
By Dennis J. Freeman There are many stories about the wonderful contributions African Americans have made throughout this country that are hidden away. There are many tales of heroism, bravery and overachievement that have been […]
By Dennis J. Freeman When Major League Baseball’s annual Urban Invitational came to town a couple of months ago, author Daryl Russell Grigsby embraced the moment. He loved it. He was in his element. As […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles-Hundreds of participants brought their jogging and walking shoes to the Children of the Caribbean’s Every Child Matters 5K Run/Walk at Loyola Marymount to help raise money for education essentials […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Westwood, CA-There was plenty of screaming going on Saturday as UCLA’s intramural field was jammed with young people hooting for autographs of current NFL players and scrambling to participate in the […]
By Marie Y. Lemelle news4usonline.com contributor Childhood friends Jason Warwin and Khary Lazarre-White, Esq., co-founded a grassroots organization in 1995 to address some of the issues affecting black and Latino male youths by investing their […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Compton-African Americans has always had a hand in the sport of baseball. From the likes of Negro League stars such as Cool “Papa” Bell to the great Satchel Paige, African Americans […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Beverly Hills-The NAACP will have a strong presence in Los Angeles this year. The 42nd NAACP Image Awards will be televised here. Making an even bigger splash, the NAACP will bring […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Natosha Dooling knows all about stereotypes. She understands how unfair labeling a person can hurt. She’s felt the pain from it. Now she wants to help others to overcome those barriers […]
BY ROBERT PHILLIPS AND ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL America is hemorrhaging talent. We can no longer waste the skills and dreams of countless young men and boys of color. That truth was echoed throughout a two-day […]
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