By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As glowing candles swayed in the dark, dozens of former foster youth gathered on the steps […]
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Adcolor Conference brings creative people of color together
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Nearly 1,700 participants attended the 16th annual Adcolor Conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Los […]
City Council approves Fair Work Week Ordinance
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council gave final approval Nov. 29 to an ordinance that requires retail employers in Los Angeles to […]
Animal advocates push alternatives to Thanksgiving turkeys
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — For a majority of Americans, turkey is the dinner of choice on Thanksgiving. According to the U.S. Department of […]
Yvonne Wheeler to lead County Federation of Labor
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Yvonne Wheeler has been elected the new president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. The […]
Bass says she’s ready to tackle homelessness issue
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In her first speech as Los Angeles’ mayor-elect, Karen Bass pledged to begin addressing the city’s homelessness crisis immediately […]
Federal officials say fentanyl is rising cause of death in Los Angeles
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — When the COVID-19 pandemic caused bars, clubs and other late-night meeting places to close, online sales of counterfeit pills […]
Progressives gain influence on new-look City Council
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After labor organizer Hugo Soto-Martinez came in first place in the June primary, besting two-term incumbent Councilman Mitch O’Farrell […]
Black celebrities raise the focus on hate speech
By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When hip hop icon and fashion designer Kanye West wore a black, long-sleeved shirt with “White Lives […]
Luna defeats Villanueva in race for county sheriff
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A defiant Sheriff Alex Villanueva conceded defeat Nov. 15 in his re-election bid, but in doing so, he again […]