Ruthie Miller Inglewood “With all the bullying that goes on, I would have to say no. Children today have no social skills, no manners, and […]
Author: Pluria Marshall Jr
East L.A. to host Mexican Independence Day Parade
Wave Staff Report EAST LOS ANGELES — The 78th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 with […]
Mini CicLAvia event to be held in Lincoln Heights
A group of bicycle riders gathered on Hollywood Boulevard earlier this year for CicLAvia. A mini CicLAvia event takes place Sept. 15 in Lincoln Heights.
Supervisors support Superfund list for Exide plant
County Supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis visit homes near the former Exide battery recycling plant last year. County supervisors have supported the federal Environmental Protection Acency’s proposal to consider adding the Exide property and surrounding neighborhoods to the Superfund National Priorities List.
BOOK CORNER: Author tackles topics like depression, suicide in fantasy
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Grace, a melancholic vampire, calls a suicide hotline seeking advice on how to die but instead connects with Ness, an […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: If nothing else, debates provide good entertainment
The 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was the first presidential debate to be televised nationally. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that the debates get good television ratings and are entertaining but they rarely make a difference in elections.
Positive self image, support system can help conquer hate
A strong sense of family and vibrant community ties are key to helping Black people overcome hate in America, mental health experts say.
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James Earl Jones, the voice of ‘Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies
James Earl Jones played Terrance Mann alongside Kevin Costner in 1989’s ‘Field of Dreams.’ Jones, a star of stage and screen, died Sept. 9 at the age of 93.
WORDTheatre to conduct tribute to Langston Hughes
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SANTA MONICA — WORDTheatre will host a tribute to noted Black poet and social activist Langston Hughes at 7:30 pm. […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘Usher: Rendezvous in Paris’ opens in cinemas
Usher is the star of a new film that will be available in theaters Sept. 12-15. ‘Usher: Rendezvous in Paris’ incorporates the essence of his recent Vegas residencies in a French performance that includes chart-topping hits from his 30-year career.