Former foster youth defies the odds to earn his PhD
With National Foster Care Month coming to a close, the segment will spotlight the inspiring story of Demontae “Tae” Thompson, a former L.A.-based foster youth and Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) scholarship recipient who defied the odds to earn his PhD this spring. Joined by BMCF president and CEO Jackie Broxton, the conversation will highlight how scholarships, mentorship, and community support can help foster youth—especially Black and Brown youth, who are overrepresented in foster care—become leaders who help their communities thrive. Viewers will also learn how they can support foster youth through BMCF and Twinspire: Together We Inspire.
With National Foster Care Month coming to a close, the segment will spotlight the inspiring story of Demontae “Tae” Thompson, a former L.A.-based foster youth and Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) scholarship recipient who defied the odds to earn his PhD this spring. Joined by BMCF president and CEO Jackie Broxton, the conversation will highlight how scholarships, mentorship, and community support can help foster youth—especially Black and Brown youth, who are overrepresented in foster care—become leaders who help their communities thrive. Viewers will also learn how they can support foster youth through BMCF and Twinspire: Together We Inspire.
Former foster youth defies the odds to earn his PhD
With National Foster Care Month coming to a close, the segment will spotlight the inspiring story of Demontae “Tae” Thompson, a former L.A.-based foster youth and Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) scholarship recipient who defied the odds to earn his PhD this spring. Joined by BMCF president and CEO Jackie Broxton, the conversation will highlight how scholarships, mentorship, and community support can help foster youth—especially Black and Brown youth, who are overrepresented in foster care—become leaders who help their communities thrive. Viewers will also learn how they can support foster youth through BMCF and Twinspire: Together We Inspire.
With National Foster Care Month coming to a close, the segment will spotlight the inspiring story of Demontae “Tae” Thompson, a former L.A.-based foster youth and Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) scholarship recipient who defied the odds to earn his PhD this spring. Joined by BMCF president and CEO Jackie Broxton, the conversation will highlight how scholarships, mentorship, and community support can help foster youth—especially Black and Brown youth, who are overrepresented in foster care—become leaders who help their communities thrive. Viewers will also learn how they can support foster youth through BMCF and Twinspire: Together We Inspire.
Organizer of fake homeless encampment stunt outside Nithya Raman’s home defends viral videos
The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.
The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.
Fake homeless encampment stunt outside Nithya Raman’s home
The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.
The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.
Vigil held for North Hills shooting victims
A makeshift memorial was set up for the victims in the North Hills shooting.
A makeshift memorial was set up for the victims in the North Hills shooting.
Downtown Los Angeles SWAT standoff ends with arrest
A shooting suspect has been taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in downtown Los Angeles.
A shooting suspect has been taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in downtown Los Angeles.
Journalist Carol Lin previews ‘When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War’
Former FOX 11 anchor Carol Lin previews her memoir, "When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War." MORE: https://www.amazon.com/When-News-Breaks-Memoir-Love/dp/B0G1PYMK1Y
Former FOX 11 anchor Carol Lin previews her memoir, "When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War." MORE: https://www.amazon.com/When-News-Breaks-Memoir-Love/dp/B0G1PYMK1Y
Tenants demand action at Boyle Heights apartment complex
Wyvernwood Garden Apartments ranks No. 5 on the Los Angeles City Controller's list of the 100 most troubled rental properties, prompting renewed scrutiny from tenants and city officials.
Wyvernwood Garden Apartments ranks No. 5 on the Los Angeles City Controller's list of the 100 most troubled rental properties, prompting renewed scrutiny from tenants and city officials.
Tenants demand action at Boyle Heights apartment
Tenants are demanding accountability at a troubled Boyle Heights apartment complex.
Tenants are demanding accountability at a troubled Boyle Heights apartment complex.
Search continues for missing 5-year-old girl
The days-long search continues for 5-year-old Daleyza Fregoso, whose mother was killed in Los Angeles.
The days-long search continues for 5-year-old Daleyza Fregoso, whose mother was killed in Los Angeles.
2 kids, 2 adults dead in alleged murder-suicide
Two children and two adults are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Los Angeles' North Hills neighborhood.
Two children and two adults are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Los Angeles' North Hills neighborhood.
Person killed in skydiving incident in Riverside County
One person is dead and another fighting for their life at the hospital after a skydiving incident near Perris, California.
One person is dead and another fighting for their life at the hospital after a skydiving incident near Perris, California.
1 dead in skydiving incident in Riverside County; 2nd person in critical condition
One person is dead and another is fighting for their life at the hospital after a skydiving incident.
One person is dead and another is fighting for their life at the hospital after a skydiving incident.
Brush fire near Getty Center
A brush fire broke out along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center.
A brush fire broke out along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center.
Brush fire briefly breaks out near Getty Center along 405 Freeway
A small brush fire briefly broke out along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center.
A small brush fire briefly broke out along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center.
SWAT team called into shooting investigation in downtown LA
A shooting suspect has been detained after an intense SWAT standoff in downtown Los Angeles.
A shooting suspect has been detained after an intense SWAT standoff in downtown Los Angeles.
Previewing Academy Museum's Marilyn Monroe exhibit
One of Hollywood's greatest legends is getting an exhibit at the Academy Museum.
One of Hollywood's greatest legends is getting an exhibit at the Academy Museum.
4 people, including 2 kids, fatally shot in North Hills
A possible murder-suicide is under investigation in North Hills. Among the victims were two children.
A possible murder-suicide is under investigation in North Hills. Among the victims were two children.
Newport Beach mother faces possible criminal charges after son's arrest involving illegal e-motorcycle
An Orange County mother is facing potential criminal charges after her son was arrested following a high-speed pursuit on an illegal electric motorcycle in Newport Beach.
An Orange County mother is facing potential criminal charges after her son was arrested following a high-speed pursuit on an illegal electric motorcycle in Newport Beach.
Man pleads not guilty in shooting death of Caltech scientist Carl Johann Grillmair
A San Bernardino County man pleaded not guilty in the killing of Caltech scientist Carl Johann Grillmair. Freddy Snyder was charged with one felony count each of murder, carjacking and first-degree residential burglary
A San Bernardino County man pleaded not guilty in the killing of Caltech scientist Carl Johann Grillmair. Freddy Snyder was charged with one felony count each of murder, carjacking and first-degree residential burglary