Independent Los Angeles directory
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Authors · Education
Children's books celebrating African Diaspora cultures, identities, and stories — promoting inclusive, culturally responsive literacy for children and families. Founded by Dr. Amina Humphrey, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Education
Progressive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, education, nonprofit management and creative writing — enrollment and admissions information.
5150 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Community Organizations · Education
The only uniquely and unapologetically Black HIV think-and-do tank in America — founded 1999. Free HIV testing, prevention education, PrEP navigation and community support. Los Angeles clinic on Crenshaw Blvd.
4249 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Community Organizations · Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills — public university founded in 1960, ranked second in the nation for economic mobility. Admissions, transfer and financial aid information.
1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747
Community Organizations · Education
Culturally responsive evaluations, behavioral consultation and trained support staff helping South LA schools serve students with autism, behavioral needs and learning differences.
1330 W 49th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Community Organizations · Education
Mobile arcade basketball trailer with four games, serving birthday parties, school, church and corporate events across Los Angeles.
Chino, CA
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Inglewood-based nonprofit foundation improving the health and well-being of the African American community — addressing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, lupus, obesity, cancers and STIs through education, testing and community health events.
309 N Hillcrest Blvd, Ste 274, Inglewood, CA 90301
Community Organizations · Education
Inner City Education Foundation runs seven free public charter schools (TK–12) serving 2,500+ students in Los Angeles, with a focus on Black and Latino student achievement.
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Community Organizations · Education
Free public charter school on Jefferson Blvd where scholars come to shine — academics, arts, social-emotional learning, and after-school programs.
3417 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Jewelry · Education
Faith- and heritage-rooted apparel and family resources — statement t-shirts, hoodies, homeschool curriculum, and cultural learning tools.
Community Organizations · Education
Founded in 1980, Jenesse Center is a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization — shelter, legal help, education, and a 24/7 confidential hotline for survivors and families.
P.O. Box 8476, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Organizations · Education
The nation's largest independent school police department, serving LAUSD students and campuses with safety programs, youth services, and community outreach.
Food Vendors · Education
Family-run lemonade pop-up serving over 100 handcrafted flavors at schools, festivals, and events across the Long Beach and Los Angeles area.
Community Organizations · Education
Year-round Montessori preschool established in 1986 for ages 2–6, with campuses in West Adams, Culver City and Downey.
Community Organizations · Education
A K-12 independent school founded in 1951 in North Hollywood, rich in arts, sciences, and humanities, with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and 100% of graduates admitted to four-year colleges.
Community Organizations · Education
501(c)(3) nonprofit on Leimert Blvd — anti-drug and anti-gang programs, mentoring, tutoring, teen pregnancy prevention, and the It's Cool To Be In School general and financial literacy program.
4332 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Organizations · Education
Nonprofit educational organization sharing a message of hope — information on sharing, economic and social justice, peace and global cooperation, plus free newsletter and Transmission Meditation resources.
1545 Sawtelle Blvd #32, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Serving Los Angeles since 1908, St. Anne's provides supportive housing, early childhood education, mental health, and family services to more than 2,100 families a year.
155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Community Organizations · Education
Accredited online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo offering 55+ career-focused degree and certificate programs designed for working adults.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Community Organizations · Education
A free, WASC-accredited, project-based public charter high school for students ages 16-24 who left school without a diploma. Rooted in social justice, with 16 school sites across Southern California, 6,700+ graduates, and vocational training through local YouthBuild programs.
611 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 303, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Education
The union representing 310,000+ California public school educators, advocating for students, teachers and public education.
Education
California's state lottery, raising money for public schools — every ticket supports K-12 and college education statewide.
Health and Wellness · Education
South LA nonprofit since 1968 empowering youth and families through education, mentoring, health and economic programs.
Health and Wellness · Education
LA County initiative working to end Black infant and maternal deaths through doula care, education and community support.
Health and Wellness · Education
Private research university near Exposition Park offering admissions info, community programs and health services for South LA.
Education
The nation's largest community college district — nine LA colleges with free tuition programs through the LA College Promise.
Health and Wellness · Education
Historically Black graduate institution in Watts training physicians, nurses and health professionals to serve underserved communities.
Education
Public community college in Pasadena offering degrees, transfer programs and career training.
Education
Water agency serving 17 cities in coastal LA County, with conservation programs, rebates and water education.
Education · Nonprofits
Nonprofit helping LA County families buy homes, with homebuyer education, down payment help and financial coaching.
Education · Nonprofits
Civil rights organization since 1921 providing jobs, education, housing and business programs for Black Angelenos.
Education
State program employing young adults 18–25 in paid environmental and emergency-response work with education benefits.
Education · Musicians
Hollywood music college offering degrees and certificates in performance, production and the music business.
Education
Caltrans program protecting California waterways from stormwater pollution through public education.
Health and Wellness · Education
South LA nonprofit since 1968 empowering youth and families through education, mentoring, health and economic programs.
Education
The nation's second-largest school district, serving 400,000+ students with enrollment, jobs and family resources.
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