How we have referred to the events following Oct. 7, 2023 has gradually shifted — Israel- Hamas War, War in Gaza, War on Gaza, humanitarian crisis, genocide.

Coverage That Matters: Black immigrant women face unique challenges in getting the health care they need. AfroLA’s reporting exposes the gaps, and lifts up the urgent need for solutions. Full story → afrolanews.org/2025/06/blac...

Los Angeles deserves a newsroom that reflects and represents its Black and Brown communities, not one that overlooks them. AfroLA exists to do just that. Through Nov. 15, we are fundraising so that we can continue to do impactful community-driven work.

LGBTQ+ focused groups like the Youth Pride Association and the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline have given young people a safety net. But freedoms and services are slowly disappearing with the Trump Administration's crackdown on existing LGBTQ+ resources.

We’re not asking for charity. We’re inviting you to make an Investment in Impact. Every gift fuels AfroLA’s work: representation, solutions, and sustainable community-powered news. Join us → givebutter.com/investmentin...

In January, Joanne McLaughlin was planning a block party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her historic Altadena home before it burned in the Eaton Fire. “The fire took that all away from us.” she said.

Danielle Valdes had just finished remodeling her kitchen and building a backyard patio when the Eaton Fire destroyed her family's West Altadena home in January. In the blink of an eye, the Valdeses lost their multigenerational home and home-based event business. afrolanews.org/2025/09/as-a...

“Black women are the canaries in the coal mine, the exclusion happens to them first ... And if any other cohort thinks it’s not coming for them, they’re wrong. This is a warning, and it’s a stark one." www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...

In Los Angeles, there are about 20,000 youth in the foster care system, most of them Black and Latine. L.A. foster youth often endure trauma --- neglect, abandonment or abuse. More than half have chronic health conditions. A new program offers a way forward. afrolanews.org/2025/08/you-...

Why would a Black artist move from Nashville, a well-established music industry city in the South, to L.A.? AfroLA's William Jenkins talked to three artists about their move from the south to west coast, and how it impacted their growth. afrolanews.org/2025/08/musi...

Stephanie Maynetto-Jackson's son was in preschool at Buchanan Street Elementary in Highland Park when she got involved with their schoolyard greening project. afrolanews.org/2025/08/laus...

Raise your hand if you LOVE buying from Black businesses in Los Angeles. 🙋🏾‍♂️ 🙋🏿♀️ Well, we need YOUR help. We're currently giving our Black business directory Buy Black LA a major GLOW UP ✨. 📸 William Jenkins

While classical music remains predominately white, the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) is taking more Black percussionists under its wing. afrolanews.org/2025/08/l-a-...

In a time when federal funding for domestic violence services are being cut by the Trump administration, the Call for Change helpline allows callers to be honest about harm in relationships. afrolanews.org/2025/07/help...

Conversations around immigration, especially in Los Angeles, have long centered on Latine communities. But Black communities aren’t outsiders to the immigration struggle — they are central to it. afrolanews.org/2025/07/blac...

When CSU Fullerton student Jose found out that his mom and her friend were taken by ICE agents, he headed straight to L.A. “When I got there, she wasn’t there,” Jose said. Three ICE agents detained two street vendors, including his mom. She and her friend were selling pupusas and tamales.

How does an 83-year-old Eaton wildfire survivor rebuild her life? Alice McFerguson is figuring that out right now. An Altadena homeowner who lost everything, she said her church, Holy Assembly Church of God in Christ in Pasadena is keeping her feeling secure. afrolanews.org/2025/07/we-a...

Educators like L.A.-raised Miles Goodloe believe that college is still worth the investment. He’s ensuring that young people know about finances so that they can attend college with accruing as little debt as possible. Watch our latest Take 5 video on www.youtube.com/watch?v=co4Z...

As temperatures rise this summer, small businesses have a problem that they want to solve: How do we keep our costs low while ensuring customers and staff stay safe from the heat? That's where L.A.-based nonprofit The Center by Lendistry comes in. afrolanews.org/2025/06/l-a-...

On June 22, AfroLA brought home 7 out of 10 overall nominations from the Los Angeles Press Club’s SoCal Journalism Awards. (See the full list of our nominations and wins below.)

Our next guest in our Instagram Live series spotlighting Afro-Latine children’s book authors is Tamika Burgess. Tamika is an award-winning middle-grade author whose works include Sincerely Sicily and Danilo Was Here.

Kawther Musa got a call that changed everything from her. It was from a diabetic pregnant woman who was repeatedly denied Medicaid. Her condition was deteriorating. afrolanews.org/2025/06/blac... 📸 by: Deeqo Warsame for AfroLA

Are you ready for to meet another amazing Afro-Latine children's book author through our Instagram Live series? AfroLA Communities reporter Marina Peña will be chatting with Afro-Dominican children's book author Luz Maria Mack on Instagram Live (@afrolanews) June 22 at 1:00 pm PST.

How are Angelenos tackling the process of rebuilding their homes effectively and efficiently after the Eaton Fire in January?

How are Angelenos tackling the process of rebuilding their homes effectively and efficiently after the Eaton Fire in January?

How are Angelenos tackling the process of rebuilding their homes effectively and efficiently after the Eaton Fire in January?

Finding routine and balance has been difficult for many displaced Eaton Fire survivors like 22-year-old Seamus Bozeman. “ It's just hard to find motivation to get outta the house and do stuff now,” said Bozeman, who is living in temporary housing with his mother and 10-year old sister.

Our Spring Into Action: Unapologetically Black & Blooming Campaign is in full swing. Are you a fan of our news articles and social media content? It’s the perfect time to show your appreciation by giving us some donation love. afrolanews.org/donate/

In recent days, you’ve probably seen “looking back” pieces and retrospectives on how things have changed, and not changed, since the murder of George Floyd by police on May 25, 2020. But looking backward only gets us so far. Galvanizing change comes from education, awareness, and ultimately, action.

Can Los Angeles keep its promise to hold a ‘no-build’ Olympic Games that won’t displace vulnerable residents? The answer is up in the air. Some people think history may repeat itself.

What's your favorite children's book? Racial and ethnic representation in books has come a long way. Not only are the children's book authors more racially/ethnically diverse, the characters are too. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Our next guest in our Instagram Live series spotlighting Afro Latine children’s book authors is Jasminne Mendez. Jasminne is an award-winning author. Afro LA Communities reporter Marina Peña will be chatting with Jasminne on Instagram Live (@afrolanews) May 23 at 1:00 pm PST.

Dang! Look at @afrolanews.bsky.social making up 60% of the field for best Solutions Journalism piece for the L.A. Press Club awards! @soljourno.bsky.social

Since the January wildfires in Los Angeles and the inauguration of Donald Trump, more people have become aware of science-fiction writer Octavia Butler's two Parable books. afrolanews.org/2025/05/read...

Dance parties. Sewing circles. Gardening. These are just a few activities that Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) community center offers Westlake residents. afrolanews.org/2025/05/prom...

Our next guest in our Instagram Live series spotlighting Afro Latine children’s book authors is Yesenia Moises. She is the author and illustrator of Stella’s Stellar Hair, a celebration of Afro-Latine identity, culture, and natural hair, as well as her new book Sounds Like Joy.

For months, we’ve been producing quality coverage around the environmental impacts, human toll and what happens next in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.

On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, and a week later, then President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress declared the end of the national emergency.

On April 16, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called autistic kids severely impaired, claimed autism was preventable, and said most autistic people could never contribute to society.

Since 2021, Black Market Flea has been a local gem, not just for Black entrepreneurs, but as a showcase and celebration of Black culture and community. But now, the organization faces a significant financial hardship that is all too common with Black businesses. afrolanews.org/2025/05/econ...

Our next guest in our Instagram Live series spotlighting Afro Latine children’s book authors is Keaira Faña-Ruiz. She is the author of The Afro-Latino Alphabet and Papi, Saturdays are for cleaning, among other books. Keaira is a native of Wilmington, Delaware.

When was the last time you saw a newsstand? On Friday, May 2, the Media 2070 Initiative is bringing an immersive multimedia art exhibition called Black Future Newsstand to Los Angeles.

Three months after the fires, Steve Lewis hasn’t been able to move back into his 1929 Spanish mission-style home. It didn’t burn down, but it sustained smoke damage. He and his wife have been living between a friend’s Airbnb in Glendale and Detroit. bit.ly/3Yek5Xl

The bodies of people with iron deficiency, experts say, potentially absorb lead at higher rates than those who aren’t iron deficient. Because of this, Black women are at increased risk. From @afrolanews.bsky.social:

Ciressa Henderson and her sister have moved seven times since the Eaton Fire burned down their home. She alleges that's because State Farm, her insurance carrier, said it won't continue providing payouts for her $16,000 renters policy if she signs even a short-term lease. bit.ly/3EGBdyf

Important reporting from @afrolanews.bsky.social #EatonFire afrolanews.org/2025/04/blac...

In today's edition of The Breakdown newsletter, we zone in on the impact of the L.A. wildfires on Black women and families, and preserving our grandmothers' stories. afrolanews.beehiiv.com/p/april-18-2... Here's what's also included...

Due to the lead burned off of old homes, businesses and cars during the L.A. wildfires, Black women now have an increased risk for lead absorption. Why? Black women already have the highest percentage of anemia than any other racial or ethnic group.

Wei-Lin Chong-Cuatt already lived a busy life raising and homeschooling her four young boys with her husband. Their lives changed forever after the Eaton Fire in January. They've already moved twice since the fires and they fear the environmental risks that come with moving back.

AfriKicks is an LA based organization that provides shoes, food, and other necessities to countries around the world. In the past decade, they have donated more than a million items to nine different countries including Belize, Cuba, and Ghana.