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SPORTS DIGEST: Despite Herbert, Chargers fall to Green Bay, 23-20

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Los Angeles Chargers continue to waste the talents of quarterback Justin Herbert.  The Chargers dropped to 4-6 on the season Nov....

This Week in Black History November 23, 1897

Andrew Jackson Beard, an African American farmer and inventor, was issued a patent for the automatic railroad car coupler. Born a slave, Beard was...

SPOTLIGHT ON L.A. Dr. Seuss Experience offers glimpse of author’s world

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SANTA MONICA — Author and cartoonist Theodor Geisei — more commonly known as Dr. Seuss — was known for his popular...

SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers put it all together in 134-107 win over Memphis

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It took 11 games, but the Lakers finally put together an overall outstanding performance Nov. 14, beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 134-107.  Granted,...

This Week in Black History November, 18, 1992

The film “Malcolm X,” directed by Spike Lee (pictured) and starring Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett, is released in the United States. The film...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Organization to host benefit for rural African clinics

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Health4Peace Founder and CEO Nathalie Beasnael gets emotional when she thinks about the impact her organization is having on small villages...

SPORTS DIGEST: Harden, Westbrook are crucial to Clippers’ chances

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The hopes of the Clippers this year may very well rest on how well two Southern California natives can play together. The...

This Week in Black History November 11, 1978

Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” reaches the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it her first number one pop hit. Written by Jimmy Webb, the...

THE Q&A: Obama presidency is subject of satirical musical ‘44’

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — American politics has had its ups and downs and so many twists and turns that collectively both Democrats and...

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