SOUTH LOS ANGELES — California is moving forward with plans to create a black cultural district in South Los Angeles, backed by $3 million in […]
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Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at the Leimert Park K Line […]
Author Shequeta Smith teaches kids to create comics in virtual summer boot camp
LOS ANGELES — What better way for aspiring writers to spend their summer break than with a new virtual comic book writing summer boot camp […]
ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition to the ongoing immigration raids […]
South L.A. nonprofit uses gardening therapy to help community heal from grief
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Lawson was only 24 years old when her mother died. “She suffered from adult onset diabetes,” Lawson said. “She had to […]
New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now on display at the Autry […]
L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and by unveiling artwork that will […]
As ICE raids escalate, Black Angelenos debate solidarity with Latino immigrants
LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No King’s Day protest, waving Mexican […]
California insurance crisis reshapes commissioner race as longtime legislator steps in: The Q&A
GARDENA — Former state Sen. Steven Bradford surprised some political insiders in May when he withdrew his candidacy for lieutenant governor and announced his new […]
Judge recuses himself from false bomb threat case involving former Los Angeles deputy mayor
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has removed himself from the case of a former deputy mayor charged with reporting a fake bomb threat to […]