Community Beat
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Compton College grad is dedicated to serving underserved
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Former Compton College associated student President Joshua Jackson is honoring the legacy of paying it…
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Pioneer Black firefighters have legacy of perseverance
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The legacy of Black firefighters in California is built on stories of…
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METRO DIGEST: Supervisor honors doctor for 59 years of service
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of…
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Lynwood schools enhance safety with new security measures
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — The Lynwood Unified School District is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of…
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Performers announced for March 2 Academy Awards
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE will perform March…
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Video shows Black woman being slapped by security guard
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activists are trying to locate a Black woman who was seen in…
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Watts residents want pipes tested for lead
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents concerned about lead contamination in their homes want city and state…
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Author Walter Mosley to appear at L.A. Central Library
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Author Walter Mosley will make a special appearance at the Los Angeles…
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Black Boys Code launches L.A. chapter Feb. 22
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Boys Code, a national nonprofit organization designed to close the digital…
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Lawmaker wants pay raise for incarcerated firefighters
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A member of the state Assembly wants to amend the state’s penal code…
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