By Faith Petrie Contributing Writer The 1992 Los Angeles riots made national news during a time of civil unrest. South Los Angeles residents took to […]
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Homies Unidos switches to feeding families in pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An organization assisting immigrants new to Los Angeles is Homies Unidos, a nonprofit agency that supports individuals […]
This Week in Black History
October 5, 1985 Grambling State University defeats Prairie View A&M 27-7, giving Grambling coach Eddie Robinson 324 career victories in college football, breaking the legendary […]
Examining the myths and lies around poverty
By Jesse Jackson Sr. Guest Columnist “The poor will always be with us,” say the cynics. No doubt, some will always be wealthier than others. […]
Presidential debates will not matter much
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The Donald Trump-Joe Biden presidential debates will be good theater but not much more. I say […]
A city that never stops fighting for justice
By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist Breonna Taylor deserved better. So did Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. So did George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, […]
Judge turns down Ed Buck’s request for bail
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A request for bail was denied Sept. 25 for Democratic Party fundraiser Ed Buck, who is accused of giving […]
New Downtown Disney artwork honors Boseman
Wave Staff Report ANAHEIM — A new artwork at Downtown Disney pays tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman. The painting features Boseman as T’Challa, […]
Mall hosts drive-in movie screening of ‘Black Panther’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — It was the perfect night for a drive-in movie evidenced by the throngs of cars that packed […]
Suspect arrested in shooting of two deputies
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has announced the arrest of a Compton resident in connection with the ambush […]