By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You a N*****r or a Doctor?” is a new memoir by Dr. Otto Stallworth Jr. that chronicles his journey […]
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This Week in Black History
July 23, 1967 The Detroit Race Riot began after police raided an unlicensed after-hours bar, becoming one of the most violent urban revolts in the […]
STREET BEAT ‘Do you think a post-racial society is possible?’
Athena Fulay Washington, D.C. “I don’t think it’s possible, nor should it be. The differences that we have … is a strength. What is lacking […]
WeHo to celebrate National Night Out with events Aug. 1
Wave Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — On Tuesday, Aug. 1, residents and community members throughout will gather on neighborhood streets in a show of unity […]
Sheila E. makes history on fabled Hollywood walk
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Sheila E. made history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 12, becoming the first female solo percussionist honored on […]
Hoopshots TV helps novice actors audition for movie roles
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Many people dream of viewing themselves on the silver screen or on television, and one company that […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Lancaster incident new challenge for sheriff
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “It’s disturbing, no ifs and or buts about it.” A clearly troubled Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna minced […]
ON THE MONEY: Brown is the new white as population changes
By John Grace Contributing Columnist I will never forget my conversation with Kenny from Kentucky. Kenny believed that the primary problem in the U.S. is […]
Ridley-Thomas co-defendant may get home confinement
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are asking that longtime Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ co-defendant — an 84-year-old former dean of USC’s […]
Gascón recall backers ask judge to certify petition signatures
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Supporters of an effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed a new legal action July […]