Community Beat
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Tributes to Jesse Jackson
Editor’s Note: The following are some of the tributes posted in response to the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson…
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Tucker health clinic to close amid federal funding cuts
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will end clinic services…
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UNCF Masked Ball returns after five-year hiatus
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The United Negro College Fund Los Angeles will bring back its iconic…
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Author details history of Black leisure sites in Southland
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In her latest book, “Living the California Dream – African American Leisure…
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Italian actor Franco Nero get star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Feb. 12 honoring Franco Nero…
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Raman joins mayor’s race just before deadline
Nithya Raman Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Nithya Raman made a late entry into the race for…
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‘Keep our history alive’
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As the celebration of Black history turns 100 this year, historians and scholars say…
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Creator sought to honor Black achievement
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As the observance of Black history marks its 100th birthday, scholars and community leaders…
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Supervisors place half-cent sales tax hike on June ballot
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County voters will decide in June whether to approve a temporary half-cent…
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‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ opens Black film festival
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The 34th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival will open Feb.…
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