By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Zoie Noelle Brogdon is a modern-day renaissance woman who enjoys breaking barriers. The spirited 17-year-old teen, who […]
Category: Compton
Compton City Clerk Godwin announces her retirement
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Clerk Alita Godwin announced her retirement during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. “After more than […]
710 committee members say Compton is being excluded
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Community Leadership Committee overseeing the Long Beach (710) Freeway corridor project have accused […]
Kamlager, Perry battle to replace Karen Bass in Congress
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — While the race for Los Angele mayor between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso is garnering must […]
Compton educator nominated for teacher of the year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The state recently bestowed the designation of teacher of the year to five educators in Los Angeles […]
Compton tops state list of financially distressed cities
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city has been ranked No. 1 on the state auditor’s list of most fiscally distressed cities […]
Survivor says there’s hope for women with breast cancer
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the women sharing their stories this month to […]
Music icons pay tribute to Compton rapper Coolio
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Coolio, the colorful rapper who grew up in Compton, was remembered by many of his fellow rappers […]
Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he felt his math skills were […]
GAME PLAN: Activist uses chess to help young people win in school and life
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Damen Fletcher is on a mission to sharpen the critical thinking skills of young people to […]