By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer COMPTON — Several years ago, Stacy McAlister, founder and executive director of 5-Eleven Hoops, started the nonprofit organization that teaches […]
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Black youths suffer most from gun violence, experts say
By Hazel Trice Edney Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Sierra Jenkins, a former news assistant for CNN and reporter with the Virginian Pilot newspaper, was rising […]
Boy’s death adds to concerns over extreme heat reality
By Mark Hedin, Lila Brown and Edward Henderson Contributing Writers LAKE ELSINORE — A Riverside County family is grieving — and a local community is […]
‘Smash-‘n-grabs’ sparking promise of jobs, training
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES —The increasing number of smash-and-grab robberies at retail outlets in the area has prompted community organizations and businesses […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Many still believe 9/11 attacks weren’t real
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist When a Republican presidential candidate recently called the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack “a false flag” operation, it ignited […]
Protecting our communities after the pandemic
By J. Edgar Boyd Guest Columnist Every Sunday, I look out at the faces of my congregation and I am grateful that we have overcome […]
Health care workers mark Labor Day with rally
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Health care workers marched and rallied Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day to draw attention to what organizers […]
Ground broken on South L.A. housing project
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by more than 50 community members and stakeholders, co-developers Neighborhood Housing Services of Los […]
Compton firefighters announce new contract with city
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Members of the Compton Fire Department announced they have a new contract with the city Sept. 2. […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Angels Walk LA highlights historic Central Avenue
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The old adage, “Nobody walks in L.A.” isn’t exactly true. Angelenos and visitors alike regularly take part in Angels Walk […]