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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: Woman author helps others heal in humorous guide book
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Please Excuse Me While I Take Off My Bra!”, by Harolyn Benjamin, is a new…
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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History, December 26, 1966
Black historian Maulana Ron Karenga introduces Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday designed to celebrate African and African-American culture. The holiday honors…
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Community
Council votes to raise minimum wage for hotel workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted 12-3 to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers…
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Lead Stories
Once troubled teen gives back through nonprofit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tamekia Strayhorn is on a mission to provide much needed resources…
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Community
Secretary of State reports voter turnout was down 9% this year
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber officially certified the Nov. 5…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Report shows hate is alive and well in L.A. County
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Surge! There is no other word more apt word to describe the top-heavy rise…
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John Grace
ON THE MONEY: Presidential election is no guarantee for economy
By John Grace Contribuitng Columnist Let’s start by delving into the lessons history can teach us after the presidential elections. …
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Community
Immigrant groups rally on Migrant Day
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In honor of International Migrants Day, local organizations and hundreds of people rallied in…
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East Los Angeles
County declares emergency to keep juvenile hall open
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Despite hours of public opposition testimony calling the action racist and a failure to…
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Lead Stories
Diverse leadership needed to stop hate, panelists say
In the race of life, everyone must win, forum speaker says By Janice Hayes-Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Honest,…
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