An open letter to the Inglewood community

Dear Inglewood Community Members, The Inglewood Unified School District’s students needs your help. 


Summer Program for Teen Girls

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Looking for a summer program for your teenage daughter?  Diamond in the RAW will be hosting their 4th Annual Concepts in a BOX Leadership & Film Boot Camp for Teen Girls beginning Wednesday, June 19th. 


Compton residents hold Gang Truce at Gonzalez Park

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“I have more respect for a man who lets me know where he stands, even if he’s wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil.” Malcolm X


State Senator Rod Wright recognizes academic achievement of Bennett-Kew Elementary Students

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On Saturday, May 18th, California Senator Roderick Wright held the Student Honors Awards were he honored two students from Bennett-Kew Elementary School located in the Inglewood Unified School District. 


Come Out and Support Washington Prep’s Drama Department

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20 Washington Prep High School students comprise the Inner City Shakespeare Ensemble and wil recreate Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Ladera Park Amphitheater, 4750 W 62nd St.  I am glad to see this stage back in use!


Former Compton battalion chief arrested for suspicion of arson

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Marcel Melanson represented hope for the youth in the City of Compton.  Melanson was also the youngest battalion chief in the nation.  Compton residents remember him being at many city council meetings, sitting in the back row, always paying close attention to the discussion.  BET even created a reality show, “First In“, which highlighted the day-to-day activities [...]