South Los Angeles
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Exposition Park to host Dysonna Arts & Jazz Festival May 18
Donna Dyson By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — Donna Dyson is a true creative. Once she sets her…
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From South LA streets to youth mentor: How a Crips co-founder survived prison, cancer and injustice
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer He lay shackled to a prison bed, arms and legs stretched wide in a crucifix-like…
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30 years after the riots, South LA nonprofits fight for Black community trust
By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits…
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LA foster youth connect with colleges and community at Biddy Mason resource fair
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — More than 100 former and current foster care youth are expected to…
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Black restaurant owners clash with street vendors
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — On her daily drive home from work, Buffy Hopkins passes a taco…
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Butterfly’s Haven helps homeless women with needed services
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Brittany Walker has experienced her share of trauma. “At the age of…
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Homeless still suffer despite billions spent in California
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Beneath a skyline etched with wealth and power, the shadows of Los…
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Faith leaders meet to plan strategies for change
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Rain drummed against the roof of a church April 26 where…
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BLM evolving to tackle various forms of abuse, injustice
Q&A: Melina Abdullah By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Black Lives Matter-LA co-founder Melina Abdullah was a…
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Maxine Waters, others honored at Turning Point luncheon
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WINDSOR HILLS — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters was honored April 27 at the Turning Point…
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