Poll suggests opposition to bringing back the Compton Police Department
Community Contributor | 8-24-2010 | Comments |
A citizens survey conducted on the social networking website Hub City Livin' aimed to glean public opinion on the issue.
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Collaborators in South Los Angeles
Community Contributor | 8-24-2010 | Comments |
Working journalists are teaming up with community members in a bid to take "citizen journalism" to a new level and investigate the status of Marlton Square.
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Students interview education officials in Sacramento
Community Contributor | 8-5-2010 | Comments |
A group of about 30 students from South and East Los Angeles high schools have examined the state of education in California. Read reflections from their trip to Sacramento.
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FROM THE WORKSHOP: The stories of Vernon/Central
Community Contributor | 8-3-2010 | Comments |
Vernon/Central residents young and old took part in a CDTech/Intersections workshop to learn how to tell stories multimedia-style.
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Raising funds — and the roof — for Homeboy Industries
Community Contributor | 8-2-2010 | Comments |
Facing a financial shortfall of crippling proportions, Homeboy Industries held a musical fundraiser at the Colburn School of Music.
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West Adams Panthers baseball team calls for funds
Community Contributor | 7-7-2010 | Comments |
The team at West Adams Preparatory High School is short over $8,000 for uniforms and equipment for next season.
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Town hall meeting held on racial profiling in Torrance
Community Contributor | 6-25-2010 | Comments |
Earl Ofari Hutchinson believes the profiling to be a concerted reaction to demographic change in Torrance.
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Youth learn about media and its impact on stereotypes
Community Contributor | 6-8-2010 | Comments |
The Youth Media Education Conference held at Cal State University Dominguez Hills debated issues such as self esteem and sexual identity.
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OPINION: Yes on Proposition 15: Elections Should be Won, Not Bought
Community Contributor | 5-6-2010 | Comments |
Proposition 15, the California Fair Elections Act, changes the way we finance election campaigns.
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Councilman Bernard Parks discusses city’s financial crisis at town hall meeting
Community Contributor | 4-22-2010 | Comments |
The budget crisis and recently deceased former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates were among the topics covered at a town hall meeting in Leimert Park.
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Training the next generation of minority media professionals
Community Contributor | 4-14-2010 | Comments |
The Urban Media Foundation instructs inner-city youth in multimedia communications, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
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Animo Justice students and parents protest school closing
Community Contributor | 3-28-2010 | Comments |
VIDEO: Students and parents of Animo Justice Charter High School protested the school's closing with a march to Green Dot Headquarters.
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FROM THE WORKSHOP: Taking responsibility for low performing schools
Community Contributor | 3-21-2010 | Comments |
Anita Thomas, Maurice Harrington and Ron Dowell discussed the question of why schools in the South Los Angeles area are failing, and who is to blame.
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FROM THE WORKSHOP: We need better grocery stores
Community Contributor | 3-18-2010 | Comments |
During a workshop on community reporting, hosted by the South LA Report and the Metamorphosis Project, South LA residents spoke about the poor quality of grocery stores in South Los Angeles.
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A son’s suicide, a mother’s pain
Community Contributor | 3-14-2010 | Comments |
Wanda Jackson tells the story of her son Kevin, who took his own life and left two children behind. Know the signs and save a life.
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A crisis of priorities: March 4 Day of Action, Downtown Los Angeles
Community Contributor | 3-5-2010 | Comments |
March 4th was a historic day, students and supporters of public education came together to show their opposition to the current state of public education and our state and nation's priorities.
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Left behind by the LAUSD, parents get organized
Community Contributor | 2-25-2010 | Comments |
The fate of two school sites in South LA hangs in the balance, as parents push for their voices to be heard.
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Teachers, students and community protest charter schools in South LA
Community Contributor | 2-20-2010 | Comments |
Video by Santee teacher Jose Lara, who helped organize the rally in South LA Friday to protest charter school takeovers.
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OPINION: Speaking out about suicide
Community Contributor | 2-19-2010 | Comments |
We can all try to positively influence a young discouraged person and prevent suicide. All it takes is an open mind, and awareness.
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10 ways to manage your money in 2010
Community Contributor | 1-15-2010 | Comments |
Drowning in debt? Money expert Shay Olivarria shares her top 10 tips for financial freedom in 2010.
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FROM THE WORKSHOP: What our tax dollars pay for
Community Contributor | 1-12-2010 | Comments |
SCOPE workshop participant Delores Kelley reminds us of what everyday necessities our tax dollars are paying for.
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OPINION: The Story of Compton United and Victor
Community Contributor | 1-11-2010 | Comments |
The tragic death of a teenage soccer player unites a community and showcases the strength of Compton's youth.
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