Fashion Nova customers are receiving email notices from the Federal Trade Commission in relation to a $4.2 million settlement that alleged the fast fashion retailer failed to publish negative reviews of their products. Here are the details on the settlement and how you can file an online claim. Fashion Nova paid $4.2 million to settle FTC charges that the company misled customers by blocking negative reviews on its website. The FTC is now using that money to provide refunds. What was the lawsuit about? According to the FTC, Fashion Nova didn’t publish hundreds of thousands of negative reviews about its…
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REVOLT announced its spring 2023 class of new podcasts that features eight diverse and dynamic shows, including a range of women-led podcasts that cover everything from sports, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, music, and more. “REVOLT is committed to providing a platform for the most impactful voices in the world to have the important conversations that matter to our audience and these shows are a strong testament to that,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “We’re introducing a slate of new podcasts anchored by dynamic and powerful Black women, including international shows that reflect our culture across the diaspora, so we’re excited…
LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the City’s $13 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. As the Vice Chair of the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee, I am proud to see that the Council was able to successfully build on the broad outline of the Mayor’s proposed budget, with amendments to ensure transparency and accountability in the City’s spending while setting aside $566 million in a reserve fund. Among the largest items in the proposed budget were those addressing the homelessness emergency: $250 million for the Inside Safe program, with $65.7 to be allocated…
The Champion Counseling Center at Faithful Central Bible Church and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health are hosting a movie screening and community talk-back panel discussion entitled: The Danger of the Strong Black Woman. This event is part of the Take Action LA initiative in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Come out on Saturday, May 20th at 2:00 PM to Cinemark Baldwin Hills (4020 Marlton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008) for a screening of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (watch trailer here) starring Naomi Ackie; followed by a moderated panel discussion. The panelists include Intuitive Coach and star of FOX’s ground-breaking comedy series, Living Single, Kim Coles; Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and star of HBO’s Insecure Amanda Seales;…
Laura Richardson has declared her candidacy for California’s 35th Senate District to replace Senator Steven Bradford, who is termed out. A lifelong Democrat, Richardson has spent most of her life living in the 35th Senate District. She previously served in the California Assembly, representing the 55th District, and served in leadership as the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore and was the first African-American and South Bay representative to achieve this position. “Throughout my time in public office, I worked hard, brought money and resources into my district, and in conjunction with a committed staff, resolved resident casework for disability and social…
Ivy League institution Princeton University names two dormitories after Kwanza Jones (Princeton ’93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton ’94). These are the first buildings to be named after a Black and Latino donor in Princeton’s 275-year history. Kwanza Jones (Princeton ‘93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton ’94) in front of the José E. Feliciano Hall Princeton celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new dormitories on May 5th, 2023 in New Jersey. Friends and families from across the country gathered together to join in the dedication of the Kwanza Jones Hall and José E. Feliciano Hall. These dormitories were built after Jones and Feliciano’s historic gift of $20 million to Princeton which was donated back in 2019.…
Members will reunite as part of the historic Centennial Celebration LOS ANGELES – A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda Chapter will come together this weekend (May 19-21) to celebrate the rich history of scholarship, brotherhood & service in a fun-filled evening commemorating the organization. A collection of undergraduate, graduate, and alumni members representing more than 60 years will travel from across the country to participate in this monumental weekend, hosted by the Lambda Scholar Foundation, Incorporated. Held inside the famed Town & Gown on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC), nearly 300 guests will be…
LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement this morning arrested seven members and associates of Los Angeles Harbor area street gangs – including from the two largest gangs, Westside Wilmas and Eastside Wilmas – on federal charges alleging the trafficking of firearms and pound quantities of narcotics such as fentanyl. Those arrested today are among 10 members and associates of street gangs who are named across three criminal complaints filed in federal court. One defendant is in state custody, and law enforcement continues to search for two defendants. Authorities arrested an additional four defendants on state charges. In relation to the charges unsealed today,…
NORWALK – Cerritos College recently received the Green Award at the 2023 Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC)/CollegeBuys Purchasing Conference. Presented by ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot), the award recognized the Cerritos College Purchasing Department’s commitment to sustainability for its preference towards purchasing eco-friendly products, the most out of all the California community colleges during 2022. Cerritos College used 42 percent of the total money spent with ODP on green products, according to the Green Report by FCCC/CollegeBuys and ODP. In alignment with the College’s sustainability goals, the Purchasing Department procures the highest percentage of recycled content available, providing acceptable…
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) today announced it has been awarded a $1 million grant from Bank of America in support of the museum’s $25 million capital campaign to build a new 30,000 square-foot facility. Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3 “Thanks to the generosity and continued support of Bank of America, the future of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum begins today,” said Bob Kendrick, museum president. “Our growth from a one-room office to becoming America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has been an amazing journey. Now, we’re building an organization that will continue to preserve and celebrate…
COMPTON (2UG) – A man was reportedly shot during an attempted robbery Tuesday afternoon. Residents reported in a Compton community group that a man was shot about 11:00 a.m. in the 200 west block of Rosecrans Ave at a dollar convenience store. The man reportedly worked at the store and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500, or if you prefer to provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS…
Flexible schedules, career development and educational opportunities among benefits McDonald’s restaurants are investing in across Southern California communities This summer, local McDonald’s restaurants are looking to hire approximately 1,000 restaurant employees. Job seekers are encouraged to apply to a local McDonald’s restaurant today. People make all the difference at a McDonald’s restaurant. They are at the heart of every visit for our customers– serving delicious, feel-good moments every day. Crew at McDonald’s restaurants have access to a variety of benefits, like career advancement opportunities, flexible scheduling, and tuition assistance. “As a local business owner, it is important to me…
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Two people escaped injury after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Long Beach Tuesday morning. An accident was reported about 1:30 am. near Pacific Coast Highway and Ximeno involving a pickup truck and a BMW sedan. According to videographers on the scene, the BMW was left totaled after being rear-ended by the truck described as a white Chevy Silverado, that fled the scene. Bystanders were observed rescuing the two occupants of the BMW who escaped injuries after being pulled from the wreckage. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call 562-570-7355. Anonymous…
To ensure U.S. citizens are prepared to travel, the U.S. Postal Service will be hosting passport fairs in South Gate and Long Beach. Appointments are not required, so customers are encouraged to show up early, as applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis until the 150-applicant maximum capacity has been reached. Due to the unusually large volume of passport customers at all locations, a cut-off time is sometimes necessary when wait times exceed hours of operation. We recommend arriving as early as possible to avoid delays. DATELOCATIONTIMEREQUIREMENTSMay 21, 2023South Gate Post Office10120 Wright RoadSouth Gate, CA 902807:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Proof…
By: Sam Ribakoff | Courthouse News SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rapper Boosie Badazz pleaded not guilty to one count of felony possession of a weapon in a San Diego courtroom on Monday. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rapper born Torrence Hatch Jr, and previously known as Lil Boosie, was arrested in the Chollas View neighborhood of San Diego on May 6 after police found Hatch and a companion with two loaded handguns in their car after a traffic stop. Hatch, known for his bluey Southern drawl and his pain-soaked lyrics chronicling the struggle to overcome poverty, systemic injustices afflicting Black Americans,…