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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.…
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County D.A. to create board for crime victims
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Newly elected District Attorney George Gascón plans to create an advisory board for…
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Police shootings bring calls for social justice reforms
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Demands for social justice reforms were a major story in 2020 — here…
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Biden-Harris ticket wins in year of political upheaval
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A year of cataclysmic changes featured plenty of political upheaval. From national…
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Foundation offers tutoring opportunities to inner-city youth
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Housed in a nondescript building on Adams Boulevard, you could almost…
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South L.A. community gardens slated to open this summer
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition is receiving a grant from Logos Faith Development…
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Ladera Heights holds first holiday decorating contest
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The inaugural Ladera Heights Holiday Decor Contest has the community shining brightly…
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King community hospital overwhelmed by latest surge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Highlighting the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black communities, the CEO…
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Holiday toy drive gets assistance from Sparks player
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Pre-holiday food and toy giveaways are always popular, but after nine…
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New year teleconference offers something for everyone
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Business consultant, talk show host, author and producer Sharifa Hardie will host…
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