September 12, 1992 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the Kennedy […]
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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’ room is a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
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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 the release of his latest film, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’
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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 Unified School District’s Newcomers event Aug. 30. The event was designed to help English learners feel more comfortable at school.
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, it was announced Aug. 29. […]
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 innovation at the 2024 California Ethnic Media Awards Aug. 28 in Sacramento. Escámez, of Peninsula 360, was honored for creating innovative approaches to reporting on isolated communities.
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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 session, Aug. 31, anticipating a vote on reparations bills SB 1403 and SB 1331. The bills were pulled from consideration at the last minute and will be reintroduced next January.
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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 Reparations legislative priority bills surrounded by other caucus members. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson asks when will reparations talks end and legislative action begin.
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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 following the 45th annual Solidarity Parade Sept. 2. She was joined by elected officials and other union leaders.
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 of programs that offer social, emotional and cultural supports other institutions may not provide. The agency is a participant in the statewide Stop the Hate program.