Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen, Founder of First Black-Owned Urgent Care Facility in U.S., Receives Keys to City of Compton
He’s been giving back to the community for more than two decades! Dr. Vinson Euguene Allen is an emergency medicine physician and the founder of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, the first African-American-owned urgent care facility in the United States, Access Wire reports. Allen discovered his passion for the medical field early, inspired by Dr. […]
Retired Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Celebrates 103rd Birthday
In a world that often celebrates youth, Betty Reid Soskin stands as a beacon of lifelong purpose and perseverance. As this inspiring woman celebrates her 103rd birthday, her story reminds us that it’s never too late to make history or inspire change. On Friday, September 20, the halls of Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in […]
California’s First-Ever HBCU is Set to Open This Year
The upcoming school year promises to be particularly exciting for California students! In a historic collaboration, Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) has partnered with the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), the San Diego County Office of Education, and the University of La Verne to open satellite campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles County. According to NewsOne, […]
California Gives $5,000 Grants to Students Transferring to HBCUs
California is giving financial assistance to students transferring to historically Black colleges and universities! Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill that grants community college students who transfer to historically Black colleges and universities a one-time grant of up to $5,000, according to EdSource. There aren’t any HBCUs in the state of California. So the […]