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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History
September 12, 1992 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour…
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Entertainment
THE Q&A: Black playwright to participate in Geffen Writers’ Room
Playwright James Anthony Tyler has been selected one of six participants in the Geffen Writers’ Room for 2024-25. The writers’…
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Entertainment
Burton, Weathers honored with Walk of Fame stars
Filmmaker Tim Burton receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Sept. 3. The honor came three days before…
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East Los Angeles
Lynwood schools hold newcomers event for language learners
Lynwood and Firebaugh high school students play an icebreaker bingo game to get to know each other during the Lynwood…
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East Los Angeles
Scott Loughner appointed police chief in Downey
Wave Wire Services DOWNEY — Acting Police Chief Scott Loughner has been promoted to chief to oversee the department’s operations,…
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Community
Conference celebrates ethnic journalists across state
Manuel Ortiz Escámez stands with Regina Brown, left, and Sandy Close, right, as he receives a special award for media…
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Community
Reparations bills delayed in Legislature
Reparations advocates chant in the hallway of the rotunda at the state Capitol on the last night of the legislative…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: When will Democrats take action on reparations?
Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, speaks at a press conference Feb. 21 announcing the 2024…
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Community
Unions celebrate Labor Day with Wilmington parade
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Yvonne Wheeler speaks at a Labor Day rally at Banning Park in Wilmington…
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Lead Stories
Agency builds bridges against hate for local youth
Participants in the Bridge Builders Foundation, a South Los Angeles nonprofit agency, learn about tolerance and acceptance through a variety…
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