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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History, October 30, 1979
Richard Arrington Jr. Richard Arrington Jr. was elected as the first African-American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. He served 20 years,…
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Nation / State
Bill requiring family notification of inmate death is signed
Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at…
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Lead Stories
Promoting her book, Jayne Kennedy appears at CAAM
Jayne Kennedy, right, talks about her career with Jemele Hill at the California African American Museum Oct. 16. Kennedy is…
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Education
Community college students receive immigration support
Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free…
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Education
Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts
Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in…
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Opinion
How to make sure your special election ballot is counted
Shirley Weber By Shirley Weber Guest Columnist As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Proposition…
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Lead Stories
Blacks make gains in income, education, report says
County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was one of the speakers at the State of Black LA town hall symposium Oct. 16…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Candidates for mayor face tough challenges to fix L.A.
Mayor Karen Bass is being challenged in next year mayoral election by former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin…
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Community
No Kings rally draws thousands to downtown Oct. 18
Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, right, takes a photo with actor Pedro Pascal Oct. 18 during a No Kings Day protest at…
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East Los Angeles
Actor honors artist Jean-Michel Basquiat with solo performance
Roger Guenveur Smith’s solo performance ‘In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat,’ is running through Nov. 9 at the Outside In Theater…
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