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At 24, JWalt from Oakland is creating a legacy focused on his children rather than music charts. There is a version of this story that writes itself. Young Oakland rapper. Grammy-considered. Co-signs from Lil Wayne and 50 Cent. Top 100 on iTunes. Part-owner of two professional sports teams before he can legally rent a car….
Filmmaker Joslyn Rose on Bay Area roots, the alchemy of creativity, and why the courage to tell the truth is the only currency that matters. Interview by Tonya McKenzie Before Joslyn Rose called herself a filmmaker, the Bay Area was already doing the work. Teaching her how light bends, how community resists, how imagination becomes…
Tamala Lewis doesn’t just have a seat at the table, she is designing and building new ones, making sure the whole community is invited to sit. As the Senior Director of Community Affairs at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the 6X MLS Champions Los Angeles Galaxy, Tamala orchestrates more than events, she cultivates…
For Women’s History Month, we caught up with Areva Martin to see what she has been up to. You often see this best-selling author, civil rights attorney, and legal commentator on Good Morning America, CNN and other news channels. These days, you find her at her new children and family center or helping California families…