South LA educator Kinects with Crenshaw High students
Laura Santana | 2-10-2012 |
Daphne Bradford was awarded an all-expenses paid trip to learn about innovative teaching technology at Microsoft's headquarters, and now she wants to invite other South LA teachers to apply for this invaluable opportunity too.
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“Three Weeks in January” art project strives to end rape in LA
Laura Santana | 1-23-2012 |
Councilwoman Jan Perry presented an intergenerational community dialogue about ending rape in Los Angeles.
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South LA mother starts “Deaf Latinos” group
Laura Santana | 12-21-2011 |
Irma Sanchez’s three sons were all born Deaf and must communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Inspired by her journey to learn ASL, Sanchez started the group “Deaf Latinos” – a free weekly class at her South Los Angeles home where she teaches ASL in Spanish.
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Free College and Career Convention comes to South LA
Laura Santana | 12-5-2011 |
A free College and Career Convention will take place on Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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South LA recreation programs receive $12 million donation
Laura Santana | 11-21-2011 |
California Community Foundation donates select South LA arts, music, and sports organizations a total of $12 million over the next five years.
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LAPD seeks community’s help to identify Grim Sleeper pictures
Laura Santana | 11-3-2011 |
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and councilmember of district 8 Bernard Parks hosted a community meeting to inform the public of the latest developments on the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case.
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State of the Eighth address reveals new development
Laura Santana | 10-28-2011 |
Councilmember Bernard Parks delivered his ninth annual “State of the Eighth” address on Thursday evening to a room full of students being honored for their academic achievements and their proud parents.
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YESS they can: Compton foster students strive for success
Laura Santana | 9-21-2011 |
Foster youth learn about YESS - Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success - a program designed to develop life skills.[...]