By William W. Funderburk, Jr. Guest Columnist Los Angeles is facing a reckoning — not just with infrastructure, but with memory. On Oct. 14, I […]
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Can energy from Chicago propel Kamala Harris to the presidency?
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer As the election draws near, and we stand mere hours away from knowing our next president, the atmosphere is […]
Black legislators kick reparations can down the road
By Tara Perry Guest Columnist The California Legislative Black Caucus has once again thrown Black Californians under the bus to protect the Democratic Party’s political […]
THE Q&A: Organization supports Black women business owners
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Nikki Porcher was tired of Black women entrepreneurs not receiving the support they needed. So in 2016 she took it […]
Black writers trumpet benefits of HBCUs on picket line
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — They chanted. They danced. And they demanded a fair contract. Black writers and actors hit the picket […]
LAPD sued for $100 million in Taser death case
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Relatives of Keenan Anderson, a Black man who went into cardiac arrest and died after being Tasered […]
Author to sign books in Pasadena
Wave Staff Report PASADENA — Author Denise Crittendon will discuss and sign copies of her new book “Where It Rains in Color” at 6 p.m. […]
Ridley-Thomas found guilty on seven charges
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted March 30 of federal bribery and conspiracy charges, along with mail and […]
Malik Books to host Eboni Williams signing
Wave Staff Report BALDWIN HILLS — As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Malik Books in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza will host […]
Coalition demands justice in shooting death of amputee
Wave Wire Services HUNTINGTON PARK — The Coalition for Community Control Over the Police and the family of Anthony Lowe Jr. demanded justice and accountability […]