LOS ANGELES — The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference honored former State Sen. Steven Bradford and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber at its 13th […]
Category: South Los Angeles
L.A. councilman to face embezzlement, perjury charges tied to wife’s business
LOS ANGELES — A preliminary hearing date is scheduled to be set Aug. 14 for City Councilman Curren Price, who is charged with theft by […]
Caribbean carnival brings lights, music and culture to Crenshaw Boulevard
CRENSHAW — The annual L.A. Carnival on the Shaw will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. June 29 in the Crenshaw District of South […]
New Black cultural district could make South L.A. a model for the nation
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — California is moving forward with plans to create a black cultural district in South Los Angeles, backed by $3 million in […]
Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at the Leimert Park K Line […]
Author Shequeta Smith teaches kids to create comics in virtual summer boot camp
LOS ANGELES — What better way for aspiring writers to spend their summer break than with a new virtual comic book writing summer boot camp […]
ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition to the ongoing immigration raids […]
South L.A. nonprofit uses gardening therapy to help community heal from grief
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Lawson was only 24 years old when her mother died. “She suffered from adult onset diabetes,” Lawson said. “She had to […]
New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now on display at the Autry […]
L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and by unveiling artwork that will […]