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Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
June 2023 First 5 LA is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, our nation’s federally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, recognized annually on June 19. Also known as “Jubilee” or “Freedom Day,” Juneteenth is a time for acknowledging that...
Pride Month 2023: All Out with Pride
June 2023 All Out With Pride! Words and sentiments to celebrate in 2023, as Los Angeles County lifts-up this year’s Pride Month theme in recognition of the contributions made, culture celebrated, challenges faced, voices shared, those lost, and the activism of allies...
First 5 Advocacy Agenda 2023
First 5 LA 2023 Advocacy Agenda Priorities First 5 LA is committed to strengthening early childhood and family supports so that all children in Los Angeles County can reach their full developmental potential in the most critical years before a child turns 5. During...
Black History Month 2023: Past, present and future capacity to resist to achieve social transformation
February 1, 2023 The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), was originally founded by Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” as the “Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.” The origins of Black History Month...
First 5 LA Charts a Leaner Future, Reaffirms Commitment to Community and Best Start
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 26, 2026 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners convened in person on February 12 for its first meeting of 2026. Highlights include the annual election of officers, updates on Governor Newsom's new budget plan, a presentation...
Becoming History
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer October 6, 2025 "What we have yet to grasp is that identity is not something to which we can go back; that it is what we have become, what we are at the moment. Identity is not a being but a becoming, a process." -Nick Joaquin,...
Juntos somos más fuertes: Celebrating Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer Septemeber 15, 2025 September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration of the vibrant histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities indelibly woven into...
Help Me Grow LA: Connecting the Dots to Healthy Child Development
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer March 27, 2025 Shakur was 2 when he started crossing his fingers. It happened a lot. His mom, Brooklynn, noticed that the behavior happened every time they visited the local park. That's when she did some sleuthing online and...
Black Families Data Brief
One year into First 5 LA’s strategic plan, groundbreaking research in the First 5 LA 2020 Indicators Report shows how close the city’s children and families are to First 5 LA’s goal of ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. However, there are a...
