By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For decades, Cesili Williams has been a popular and respected actress, singer and voiceover artist. Over the years, she has […]
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Urban League hosts annual State of Black LA event
Cynthia Mitchell Heard, president and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Urban League, addresses the crowd at the Urban League’s State of Black LA 2024 event at the USC Town and Gown Event Center Oct. 10. More than 700 attended.
Black officials playing key roles in Olympics planning
Olympic officials and local elected officials pose for a picture last week at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood during a tour of Olympic facilities. Pictured, from left, are International Olympic Committee member Hong Zhang, IOC Vice President Nicole Hoevertsz, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, LA28 President Casey Wasserman, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, IOC President Thomas Bach, and Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson.
Photo by Greg Martin/International Olympic Committee
MTA demonstrates proposed weapon detection system
Employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority test out new concealed-weapons detection equipment at Union Station Oct. 23. The equipment is being tested as part of a pilot program to make transportation on buses and trains safer for passengers.
New Leimert Park business offers unusual plants
The Plant Chica co-owner Sandra Majia thanks loyal clientele at the Oct. 5 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the shop in Leimert Park Village. The business previously operated in Jefferson Park.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
Ideas sought for memorial honoring Griffith Park’s P-22
A photo of P-22, the mountain lion who became a symbol in Southern California after crossing two freeways to make his home in Griffith Park. Ideas are being sought for a memorial to honor the big cat.
ON THE MONEY: Caution, prudence are key to successful investment planning
If one can live with the worst case, it’s easy to enjoy the reality of something between that and the best case.
Voters to elect first new city treasurer in 30 years
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — For the first time since the early 1990s, voters here will select a new city treasurer. Wanda […]
BOOK CORNER: Actress Cesili Williams tries her hand at writing children’s book
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For decades, Cesili Williams has been a popular and respected actress, singer and voiceover artist. Over the years, she has […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Why are you voting this year?’
Roy George Los Feliz “It’s a privilege. Some countries have a democracy, but don’t practice it. This is a blessing for us. It’s powerful for […]