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Conference seeks to raise awareness about Black maternal health
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related…
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Legislators pay tribute to West Coast hip hop legends
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus and the Recording Industry Association of America…
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Black law firm marks 80 years of serving community
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The law firm of Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs is still…
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Southers takes reins as president of Police Commission
Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Police Commission has named Erroll Southers, a former FBI agent turned university security…
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Commission revises policies on use of ‘less-lethal’ force
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In response to the death of Keenan Anderson in January, and concerns regarding the…
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LAPD pay raises called ‘irresponsible’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved a four-year contract with the union representing Los Angeles Police…
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First tropical storm since 1939 produces record rainfall
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Southland managed to survive the weekend pounding it took from Tropical Storm Hilary…
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Most Black women are financially insecure, study shows
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A study released last week by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment…
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Black lawmakers reflect on triumphs, challenges of service
By Regina Wilson and Joe W. Bowers Jr.| Contributing Writers SANTA BARBARA — At a candid panel discussion hosted by…
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LAUSD focuses on success as new school year begins
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Nearly 500,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District returned to classes this…
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