South Los Angeles
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L.A. kids learn how to ‘clown around’ with a purpose
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Boom Squad, founded by Gregory Browning, also known as Boomer the Clown,…
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Film festival closes on musical high note with ‘Uncle George’
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — “Uncle George The Music Man,” a documentary chronicling the life of George…
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‘Free at last’ – Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. 1941-2026
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A small group of faith leaders and community organizers gathered Feb.…
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Tensions over public comments raise questions about charter reform
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles’ push to rewrite its governing rules began with a recording…
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Tributes to Jesse Jackson
Editor’s Note: The following are some of the tributes posted in response to the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson…
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UNCF Masked Ball returns after five-year hiatus
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The United Negro College Fund Los Angeles will bring back its iconic…
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Author details history of Black leisure sites in Southland
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In her latest book, “Living the California Dream – African American Leisure…
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‘Keep our history alive’
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As the celebration of Black history turns 100 this year, historians and scholars say…
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Creator sought to honor Black achievement
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As the observance of Black history marks its 100th birthday, scholars and community leaders…
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‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ opens Black film festival
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The 34th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival will open Feb.…
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