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The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month

The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 2, 2026 "There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering." - Lonnie Bunch, historian On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter...

First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget

November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners convened on November 13 for its last meeting of the year. During the meeting, Commissioners approved the annual records disposition, authorized receipt of funds for the Welcome Baby...

Community Voice for Housing Equity Request for Proposals (RFP)

POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The Community Voice for Housing Equity RFP Q&A has been posted under the  Questions and Answers section December 5, 2025: The following has been...

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