Presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah appeared together recently at a get-together with supporters. The West-Abdullah ticket is still trying to qualify for the ballot in California.
Category: South Los Angeles
Rev. Lawson remembered as man ‘of more courage than power’
Pallbearers carry the casket of the Rev. James Lawson Jr. out of Holman United Methodist Church July 6 following a memorial service for the late civil rights icon. Lawson died June 9 at the age of 95.
Dead woman’s family demands answers from Sheriff’s Dept.
Anginette Morgan, the mother of Raejonette Morgan, speaks at a candlelight vigil help July 6 at South Park Recreation Area, demanding justice for her daughter, who was shot on the Glenn Anderson Freeway July 2 and died two days later.
Victims of South L.A. blast to get $21 million
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Three years after the Los Angeles Police Department botched a fireworks explosion in a South Los Angeles […]
New projects to bring 119 rental units to South L.A.
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Ground has been broken on two separate projects that, when completed, will bring 119 new rental units to […]
‘Glam Squad’ seeks to diversify entertainment industry
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — The lack of Black hair and makeup artists working on television and film productions is an ongoing issue […]
Sika, Godfather of Leimert Park, dies at 83
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Three days after being recognized for his years of dedication to the Leimert Park community, Sika Dwimfo, […]
New Day Foundation awards scholarships to area students
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Actress Dawnn Lewis has been keeping busy these days. Many remember her as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, who attended […]
Woman conducts monthly vegan food bank in L.A.
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Every month outside a church in the Pico-Union District of Los Angeles, hundreds of low-income residents line up for […]
Texas man sentenced to prison for threats to Waters
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A 61-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to nearly three years behind bars for making a series […]