Community Beat – Page 53 – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Community

14 places in state where Black businesses, culture thrived

February 13, 2025

Allensworth, founded in 1908 by Col. Allen Allensworth and four other Black settlers, is California’s first and only town established and governed by African Americans. […]

Community

Potentially dangerous storm expected to hit region

February 13, 2025

Crews from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works place tarps and sandbags in the Baldwin Hills area in preparation from rainstorms expected to […]

South Los Angeles

Our Author’s Study Club leads heritage month celebration

February 13, 2025

Lura Daniels-Ball Wave Staff Report LOS ANGEELS — For 75 years, Our Authors Study Club has been helping thecity of Los Angeles celebrate Black History […]

Community

Lawmakers introduce bill to increase looting penalties

February 13, 2025

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, right, is joined by Sheriff Robert Luna and several state legislators Feb. 10 announcing legislation to make looting […]

Inglewood

Historically Black colleges’ Tour visits Morningside High

February 13, 2025

A representative of Lemoyne-Owen College waits for Morningside High School students to visit her table Jan. 29 during the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caravan […]

Compton

Compton schools boast highest graduation rate in county

February 13, 2025

Students at Compton Early College High School listen to a speaker during a recent Career Day. Compton high schools have posted to highest graduation rate […]

King parade to focus on peace, unity

February 13, 2025

Ben Crump By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES – After a monthlong delay due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that impacted several […]