By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Swazembi, an imaginary resort world, is about to name its newest Rare Indigo, the highest and most sacred honors. Lileala, […]
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This Week in Black History
December 12, 1870 Five years after slavery is abolished, South Carolina laborer Joseph Rainey becomes the first Black person to serve in the U.S. House […]
‘Black Panther’ celeb to highlight CAAM comic book fest
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — African American fans of comic books are expected to flock to the California African American Museum from […]
Billy Porter receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — “You’re too gay, too loud, too extra, too flamboyant.” Billy Porter said he was told all of those […]
ON THE MONEY: Don’t borrow from the bank, borrow from yourself
By John Grace Contributing Columnist Retailers are delighted to report on the news that consumers spent a record $9.12 billion in online shopping on Black […]
City Council votes to phase out oil drilling
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council has voted unanimously to phase out oil drilling in the city, approving an ordinance that bans […]
City clerk approves third recall effort against de León
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A recall petition against City Councilman Kevin de León was approved by the Los Angeles City Clerk Dec. 6, […]
Griffith Park pony rides to close after 74 years
Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Griffith Park pony rides will close later this month, after 74 years of operation, officials said […]
New sheriff promises ‘accountability, collaboration’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After the formality of a weekend swearing-in ceremony, Robert Luna officially assumed his duties as the 34th sheriff of […]
Solis, Horvath sworn in to Board of Supervisors
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis took their oaths of office for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors […]