By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Former Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer represented the 57th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Exposition Park, South […]
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Bullying of Black students has devastating results
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The day after Christmas I stood in front of the headquarters of the Culver City Unified School District. The […]
Annual parade marks start of 48th Kwanzaa celebration
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 48th edition of what organizers say is the world’s oldest Kwanzaa parade was held Dec. 26, marking […]
Federal count shows homelessness drops 5% in L.A.
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — While homelessness across the United States increased by a dramatic 18% in 2024 compared to a year […]
Compton school board members lead state association
Micah Ali Satra Zurita By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer COMPTON — The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is an organization consisting of elected […]
THE Q&A: ‘Albany Road’ director talks about writing her seventh film
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It was 25 years ago that director Christine Swanson started writing the dramedy, “Albany Road.” Her seventh film is a […]
Balloon Museum offers inflatable art near downtown
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Of all the attractions in Los Angeles to grab your attention, one of the newest may be […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your goal for the new year?’
Willie Brookins Chino Hills “Set up goals for retirement. “I’ve done it before, but there’s always been issues that have prevented me from staying on […]
Reparations advocate is optimistic about year ahead
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Reflecting on bright lights that were extinguished in 2024
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer While reflecting upon those giants who joined the ancestors in 2024, I recognized how fortunate I have been in writing […]