By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — A coroner’s inquest into the June shooting death of Andres Guardado upheld the original conclusion of the county’s medical […]
Category: Community
LAUSD offers school campuses as vaccination sites
By Alysha Conner Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Superintendent Austin Beutner wants to use Los Angeles Unified School District campuses to administer coronavirus vaccines and […]
The Metaphor Club offers working space for Black creatives
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Going to the club has taken on a whole new meaning, one that doesn’t include a DJ, loud […]
L.A. council proposes ending homeless camp cleanups
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Two City Council members introduced a motion Jan. 12 to stop the city’s mandatory cleanups of homeless encampments and […]
Stadium becomes COVID-19 vaccination center
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium has reopened as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will eventually have the […]
Empowerment Congress tackles current issues virtually
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 29th annual Empowerment Congress Summit conducted virtually Jan. 15, was centered around reimagining civic commitment […]
Attorney receives year of probation after courthouse arrest
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Local attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn, who is usually in a courtroom defending his clients, was sentenced himself Jan. […]
Community organizations plans events to honor King’s birthday
Community organizations plans events to honor King’s birthday By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer A variety of local governments and community organizations are conducting activities between […]
County nears one million cases of COVID-19
County nears one million cases of COVID-19 Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and with Los Angeles County […]
This Week in Black History
Jan. 3, 1973 Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming California’s first African-American congresswoman. She later is appointed to […]