Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A coalition of activists led by MoveOn.org declared Aug. 22 a “day of action” aimed at saving the U.S. […]
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‘Bad law has consequences’
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A group of Black clergy members has come out in opposition to a bill approved by the state […]
BEN CALDWELL Q&A: ‘Father’ of Leimert Park reflects on his chosen path
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Ben Caldwell is often referred to as the father of Leimert Park. He’s not real keen on that […]
Local crypto currency business manages to survive pandemic
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A black woman-owned business is prompting the adoption of crypto currency in Inglewood. Najah Roberts founded Crypto […]
10 area cities face council races in November
By Arnold Adler, Contributing Writer NORWALK — The deadline to file nomination papers for area city council elections set for Nov. 3 was Aug. 7, but […]
Musicians perform at World Stage to fight racism, push voting
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — For the first time in a long time, live jazz wafted out the doors of the World Stage, […]
Inglewood creates $2 million COVID-19 relief fund
By John W. Davis Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The city of Inglewood is creating a $2 million COVID-19 Relief Fund to help residents impacted by […]
LAUSD to expand tutoring opportunities for school year
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Free one-on-one tutoring will provided as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s plan this fall to bridge […]
County needs hundred of voting centers for November
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Though all California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot, Los Angeles County officials say that hundreds of voting centers […]
Councilman calls for making Juneteenth a legal holiday
By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — If City Councilman Curren Price has his way, the city of Los Angeles will celebrate Juneteenth next […]