South Los Angeles
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Intersection renamed in honor of Sweet Alice Harris
Wave Wire Services WATTS — Longtime community activist “Sweet” Alice Harris was recognized June 17 as a local intersection was…
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Open-street event comes to Western Avenue June 23
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It’s that time of year again when local streets become devoid…
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Lawmakers seek state help to keep maternity ward open
By Ray Richardson and Emilie St. John Contributing Writers SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local lawmakers are asking the state to…
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Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival back on schedule
Wave Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Organizers of the annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival announced June 6…
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Civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson dead at 95
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tributes continue to pour in for the Rev. James Lawson Jr., an…
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