By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The magic of Black stories and the “good folk” who continue to tell them will be celebrated […]
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NIKKI GIOVANNI 1943-2024
NIKKI GIOVANNI 1943-2024 Princess of Black poetry dies of cancer at age 81 By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer Renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator […]
Assemblyman Isaac Bryan prepares for new term in Sacramento
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — At 32, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, is emerging as one of California’s most dynamic lawmakers. […]
Black media key to fighting hate in U.S., leaders say
By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A robust and trusted independent media will be critical to navigating the increased hate and racism […]
South L.A. gets $20 million for jobs and health
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A $20 million federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency will fund an ambitious initiative to tackle environmental health […]
DoorDash assists nonprofits in delivering Thanksgiving meals
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Ward Economic Development Corporation and Mothers in Action were among the groups partnering with DoorDash to […]
Watts water crisis compared to Flint, Michigan
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents, including children and senior citizens, are grappling with a growing crisis as lead-contaminated water threatens their […]
Nonprofit group hosts fall festival in Hyde Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — Residents of this South Los Angeles community were treated to a fall festival and food giveaway Nov. […]
Appeals panel issues no ruling in Ridley-Thomas case
Wave Wire Services PASADENA — A federal appellate panel heard arguments Nov. 21 but made no ruling in former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ […]
LA Wave, Jenesse to sponsor forum on fighting hate
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Wave and Jenesse Center will host an online Town Hall discussion from 5 to 6:30 p.m. […]