July 14, 1943 The George Washington Carver National Monument opens in Diamond, Missouri, becoming the first United States National Monument in honor of an African American. – For more information […]
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Health official warns new mask mandate is coming
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County remains on pace to enter the “high” COVID-19 activity level as early as July 14, the […]
First Black woman stunt coordinator promotes diversity
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer La Faye Baker is a trailblazer. The veteran stunt coordinator and former stunt performer has worked on dozens of television […]
Celebration marks opening of Sixth Street Viaduct
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Sixth Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights and the downtown Arts District and replacing one of the city’s most […]
Airport receives federal funds to improve access
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport will receive multimillion-dollar grants as part of a $1 billion program funding 85 airports […]
Supervisors seek voter approval to remove sheriff
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors, which has repeatedly clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on a variety of topics, directed […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Midterm results may depend on non-voters
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist It’s no accident that those least likely to vote in the midterms are young, minorities and lower-income persons. They […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: New album, virtual show kicks off Lizzo’s ‘Special’ week
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Three-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar Lizzo’s highly anticipated second studio album “Special” will be released July 15 with a couple […]
Activists fight ‘de-education of Black boys’
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer It’s summer time when the minds of most people are far away from the classroom. But a group of […]
Council action on homeless camps delayed to July 27
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A hearing to reconsider an ordinance banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and day care centers is […]