South Los Angeles
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Assembly honors Bill Burke as family returns to Capitol
California Black Media SACRAMENTO — The first Black woman elected to the state Legislature, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, her daughters, former…
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‘Let freedom ring’
Wave Staff Report LEIMERT PARK — Juneteenth will be celebrated from noon to 7 p.m. June 19 in Leimert Park…
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9th District runoff could bring political shift
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The race to represent the 9th City Council is headed toward a…
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Longtime L.A. activist celebrates 103th birthday
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — She has witnessed nearly every major chapter of modern American history. She lived through…
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Graduation party held for senior banned from school event
Wave Staff Report LEIMERT PARK — It was standing room only in the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center June 3…
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Funeral services pending for AME Bishop Larry Kirkland
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Funeral services are pending for Bishop Larry Kirkland Sr., the longtime pastor of…
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Literary icon Mosley discusses new romance novel
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Readers of all ages gathered at Malik Books in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw…
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Bass appears headed for Nov. 3 showdown against Spencer Pratt
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass is preparing for November’s general election in her bid for a…
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Former Price aide leads in 9th District race
Wave Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — For the first time in more than 60 years, the 9th…
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L.A. Marathon founder William A. Burke dead at 87
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — William A. Burke, founder of the Los Angeles Marathon and longtime chair…
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