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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: New literary ghost story highlights romantic poets
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Nineteen-year-old Beatriz, a high school dropout, has stumbled upon a library basement that can transport…
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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History, December 14, 1963
The dam containing the Baldwin Hills Reservoir bursts, killing five people and damaging hundreds of homes in southwest Los Angeles. The failure…
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Entertainment
Genius of Luther Vandross captured in Grammy exhibit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of singer Luther Vandross is…
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South Los Angeles
Assemblyman Isaac Bryan prepares for new term in Sacramento
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — At 32, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, is emerging as one…
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Opinion
Reflecting on 43 years of progress in the fight against AIDS
By Maxine Waters Guest Columnist World AIDS Day 2024, which was celebrated Dec. 1, is a time to reflect on…
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Opinion
Don’t ignore community wisdom to solve maternal health crisis
By Dana Sherrod Guest Columnist The maternal health crisis in California and across the nation is not a new phenomenon.…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Trump’s main goal is overhauling federal government
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist President-elect Donald Trump played it seemingly for laughs. That was his quip in a Fox-TV town…
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Community
Hochman promises ‘hard middle approach’ as new D.A.
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Nathan Hochman, who campaigned for district attorney while espousing a “hard middle approach” to…
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Entertainment
Kerry Washington honored with star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Dec. 2 honoring Kerry Washington…
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Lead Stories
Black media key to fighting hate in U.S., leaders say
By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A robust and trusted independent media will be critical to navigating…
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