By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Brittany Walker has experienced her share of trauma. “At the age of 18, I got married, had […]
Category: Community Beat
Homeless still suffer despite billions spent in California
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Beneath a skyline etched with wealth and power, the shadows of Los Angeles’s tallest skyscrapers stretch toward […]
Faith leaders meet to plan strategies for change
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Rain drummed against the roof of a church April 26 where a small crowd — some […]
MTA’s top executive gets four-year contract extension
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors has voted to extend the contract for CEO Stephanie Wiggins, who will […]
BLM evolving to tackle various forms of abuse, injustice
Q&A: Melina Abdullah By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Black Lives Matter-LA co-founder Melina Abdullah was a teenager on a date in […]
Maxine Waters, others honored at Turning Point luncheon
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WINDSOR HILLS — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters was honored April 27 at the Turning Point Spring 2025 Empowering Lives and […]
Brewery Artwalk celebrates creativity amid art community
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LINCOLN HEIGHTS — Art enthusiasts from around Los Angeles are expected to converge May 3-4 for the spring edition of […]
County workers rally downtown during two-day strik
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers wrapped up a 48-hour work stoppage April 30 that included a […]
Lynwood schools salute student talent at art festival
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — Not even rainy skies could dampen the spirit of celebration as families from across the Lynwood Unified School District gathered […]
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actress gets star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled April 29 honoring Ellen Pompeo for her starring role on […]