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East Los Angeles
High school senior senior honored for hard work, kindness
California High School senior Carter Crail was honored with an award of merit by the Whittier Union High School District…
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Entertainment
THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Jody Watley’s journey from Shalamar to independence
Jody Watley made a rare concert appearance last month, performing on the Super Legends Cruise, sailing from San Pedro to…
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Book Corner
BOOK CORNER: ‘Soul Train’ dancer writes her memoir
Damita Jo Freeman By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You That Girl on Soul Train?!” is a book that details…
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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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