Ep #5: Closing the Opportunity Gap for the South LA Community | Veronica Melvin, President & CEO, LA Promise Fund (With Special Guest Intro by LA City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr.)

The story of Los Angeles is the story of the Mexican, Mexican American, and Latino experience in the region. Sharing that story is the work of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, based in Downtown Los Angele...

14 Sep 202243min

From an article entitled: "The Importance of Sports in Society," it notes "Sports are a telling reflection of a society's values, and they are a significant contributor as well, especially in the Unit...

31 Aug 202253min

Reports suggest that approximately 10% of all American businesses are Black-owned. However, this community of businesses witnessed the sharpest decline due to the COVID 19 pandemic, with 41% of busine...

17 Aug 202237min

In an article entitled "Women are underrepresented in CRE – Here's how we change it" the author notes "while 64% of all residential realtors are women, in CRE (commercial real estate), that number is ...

3 Aug 202252min

Building bridges between Los Angeles and the world, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (IVCLA) plays a crucial role in creating international connections; cultivating local innovation; ...

20 Jul 202242min

In a December 2021 article by Time Out magazine, it noted about Los Angeles: "This city is big—and stuffed with so many worthwhile experiences that you'll never be asking yourself what to do—so expect...

13 Jul 20225min

From a report in "Restaurant Business" -- Beverages play an important role in our everyday lives. Besides the obvious importance of hydrating our bodies, the drink is a social gathering tool. Whether...

8 Jul 20225min

Television writer Philip Rosenthal is quoted as saying "A good restaurant is like a vacation – it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than just about the food." Are you ready to be transported? ...

6 Jul 20225min