New Authors Get the Spotlight: Interviews, Exposure, and More at the Made in Compton Store Are you a new author looking for ways to get your work out to the world? The Made in Compton Store, located at **906 S. Willowbrook Ave., Unit B, Compton, CA 90220**, is now offering an exciting opportunity for up-and-coming […]
Vice President Kamala Harris made history again today when she formally accepted the Democratic Candidacy for President of the United States. She closed the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic Convention with a speech that should squash any question about her qualifications and ability to lead this nation. The Convention started with a […]
Why SouthLA? No one can tell the story of a people and its culture, but its people. The historical City of Los Angeles was officially founded in the year 1781. According to “The Founders of Los Angeles,” published in 1954 by the Southwest Region of the National Association of Colored Women, this detailed, documented, scholarly […]
More and more buzz about Project 2025, what the agenda concerns, and what it means for the future of America, has been circulating in the news. This post provides a quick overview, links to the Project 2025 website, and a summary of the 922 page Mandate for Leadership that many people won’t take time to […]
President Biden delivered his Presidential Address from the Oval Office to the American nation today officially announcing that he will not be running for President, that he is passing the torch to his Vice President Kamala Harris, that his service to the country is bigger than his political ambitions, and that he will continue to […]
A software update for the Microsoft Windows operating system issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Inc. caused global disruptions and chaos, impacting airlines, banks, businesses, schools, government agencies, healthcare, and emergency services. 911 emergency systems went offline, banks couldn’t complete transactions, and over 2,800 flights were canceled throughout the United States, affecting global travel. Some hospitals […]
Millions of Texans were left without power after Hurricane Beryl made its third and final landfall near Matagorda early Monday, July 8th, 2024. Rainfall brought by Beryl caused near-record flooding in the Houston area, raising some bayous, like the White Oak Bayou and Buffalo Bayou, nearly 24 feet in the span of nine hours Monday. City officials […]
1. Overview of the Issue Inflation remains a defining economic challenge of 2024, particularly for U.S. households managing increased costs for essentials like groceries, housing, and healthcare. While the pace of inflation has decelerated compared to the peaks of the previous years, the prices of basic goods and services remain high, creating strain for consumers, […]
According to, Selfpause: A mindset is a person’s mental attitude or set of beliefs about something. It is a way of thinking that determines how a person responds to and interprets situations. A person’s mindset can be different from their attitude or outlook, which is their general disposition or perspective on life. What do you […]
Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success on the Journey to Authorship: How the Made in Compton Store Supports Authors
Becoming an author is a journey filled with challenges, persistence, and moments of profound self-discovery. From overcoming the hurdles of self-doubt to finding the right platform for sharing your work, the path to authorship can feel like a winding road. However, for those who persevere, the rewards are unmatched, both personally and professionally. One of […]