Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — While homelessness across the United States increased by a dramatic 18% in 2024 compared to a year […]
Category: South Los Angeles
Reparations advocate is optimistic about year ahead
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups […]
Mother sues LAUSD over her son’s bullying
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A distraught mother and her legal team have announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los […]
Once troubled teen gives back through nonprofit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tamekia Strayhorn is on a mission to provide much needed resources to her community. Strayhorn, a […]
Diverse leadership needed to stop hate, panelists say
In the race of life, everyone must win, forum speaker says By Janice Hayes-Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Honest, committed and authentic leadership across […]
Councilman honors Watts leaders during Christmas event
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WATTS — Los Angeles City Councilman Tim McOsker honored several Watts leaders during the 11th Annual Top Dawg Entertainment […]
Deputy mayor put on leave after City Hall bomb threat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into […]
Hate crimes in county reach historic levels
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached historic levels last year, officials announced Dec. 11, with significant […]
Shirley Chisholm to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, attended the Dec. 8 signing of her bipartisan legislation to honor the life and work […]
ANALYSIS: McKenna leaves legacy of commitment to Black students
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In the early 1960s, when George McKenna III was working on his master’s degree in mathematics at […]