By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Any attempts by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León to make peace with the Black community […]
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SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers need to admit Westbrook was a mistake
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer In August 2021, the Lakers completed a complicated five-team trade in which they acquired one-time NBA most valuable player Russell […]
Curren Price elected president pro tem of City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Curren Price will serve as the next president pro tempore of the Los Angeles City Council, after his […]
Black Maternal Health Center combats infant mortality rates
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Dr. Brandi Desjolais and Bita Amani have long understood the perils facing pregnant Black women in […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you have confidence in our elected officials?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Leimert Park.
NAACP Convention addresses City Hall’s racial scandal
By Maxim Elramsisy Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The recent City Hall controversy over a year-old tape-recorded meeting was discussed during a fireside chat during […]
Mayoral candidates push their visions for L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles mayoral enters its final stages, opponents U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick […]
Danny Trejo to lead Hollywood Christmas Parade
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Danny Trejo is bringing his unique touch to the Hollywood Christmas Parade. He will serve as grand marshal of the […]
You’re either for racism and bigotry or against it
By Jasmyne Cannick Guest Columnist The situation with disgraced Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León reached a new low Oct. 19 when he calmly […]
This Week in Black History
October 31, 1950 Earl Lloyd becomes the first Black player in the NBA, taking the court for the Washington Capitals. Two other Black players were […]