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This Week in Black History October 13, 1966
Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix plays his first concert as the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch…
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Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘Would you cross a picket line?’
Los Angeles “No. I’m not in a union, but I think I would try to respect people trying to get…
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Community
Suspects sought for painting swastikas on parked vehicles
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating several vandalism/hate crimes involving unknown suspects spray painting swastikas on vehicles…
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Community
Lawmakers to weigh in on reparations
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CARSON — Sometime next year, the California Legislature is expected to act on a report…
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Community
Black leaders pay tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the death…
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Community
New state law increases penalties for trafficking children
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Building Black wealth is no easy task
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist African Americans have been lectured to, hectored, harangued, shamed and whipsawed for eternity over…
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Community
Ridley-Thomas asks to remain free while awaiting appeal
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas has filed papers asking to be allowed to remain…
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Lead Stories
Laphonza Butler sworn in to vacant U.S. Senate seat
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Laphonza Butler was officially sworn in Oct. 3 to serve out the…
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Business
Governor signs bill setting minimum wage for fast-food workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by chanting and sign-waving workers at their union’s local office, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
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