By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer On any given day you will find Sahrfilli Matturi in the water doing his favorite pastime — surfing. He loves […]
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Compton hosts first girls flag football tournament
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A light rain fall didn’t stop two girl’s flag football teams from playing in their final game […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers lose to Celtics in another epic battle
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It’s always a special occasion when the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers get together. They are the two best […]
Mayor Karen Bass: ‘L.A. magic is still here’
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Saying “L.A. magic is still here,” Mayor Karen Bass was sworn into office Dec. 11 as the […]
Barriers keep Black, brown women from mental health care
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Access, affordability, racism and cultural competence are among the barriers preventing Black and brown women in […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your favorite holiday tradition?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
This Week in Black History
December 18, 2002 A group led by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, was awarded the NBA’s new Charlotte expansion franchise, making Johnson […]
Aunjanue Ellis portrays civil rights trailblazer Fannie Lou Hamer in short film
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Long before Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, or Kamala Harris became vice president of […]
Tensions build between Blacks, Latinos over de León
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Kevin de León’s refusal to resign from his position representing the 14th District is raising […]
Wilderness days may be over for P-22 after capture
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Griffith Park’s famed mountain lion P-22, who was captured Dec. 12 for a health assessment, is severely underweight and […]