Community Beat
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Writer who opened doors for Black, female journalists dies at age 89
By Corey Williams Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black journalist Marlene Louise Johnson, whose lawsuit against the Associated Press…
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Black cartoon series lands historic Disney+ deal
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Javoris Hollingsworth looked over his children’s shoulders during the…
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Disney’s first Black animator to receive honorary Oscar
Wave Staff and Wire Report HOLLYWOOD — Award-winning artist Floyd Norman, a legendary animator who became Disney’s first Black cartoonist…
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Organization teaches young girls how to belong and learn
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — DIY Girls, a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by current U.S. Rep.…
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Backers of half-cent health care sales tax declare victory
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Backers of Measure ER, a half-cent Los Angeles County sales tax to fund health…
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Councilman pushes to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez launched a campaign June 9 to allow noncitizens to vote…
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Fan experiences to set tone for start of World Cup
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A four-day World Cup fan experience begins at the Los Angeles Memorial…
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9th District runoff could bring political shift
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The race to represent the 9th City Council is headed toward a…
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Mayoral showdown: Bass vs. Raman
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman launched their respective campaigns for…
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Longtime L.A. activist celebrates 103th birthday
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — She has witnessed nearly every major chapter of modern American history. She lived through…
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