Malcolm X announces the establishment of the Organization of African Unity at a public meeting in New York’s Audubon Ballroom. The organization was designed to […]
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Secret Walls offers art illustration ballot platform
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Anyone who is an artist or interested in the art scene knows about Secret Walls. Its popularity […]
This Week in Black History June 24, 1936
Bethune-Cookman College President Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, is named director of negro affairs for the National Youth Administration, becoming the […]
THE Q&A: Corey Dantzler takes reins at Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It’s been 18 months since Corey Dantzler took the reigns of the Al Wooten Jr. Youth […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers legend Jerry West, ‘Mr. Clutch, dies
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It’s been a bad week in Lakers land. First there was the news June 10 that Dan Hurley was not […]
This Week in Black History June 13, 1967
Former NAACP chief counsel Thurgood Marshall — who led the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education case that outlawed segregation in public schools — was […]
Young actor’s journey brings him to ‘A Strange Loop’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Malachi McCaskill was scrolling through the social media apps on his phone as he does “frequently” throughout the day when […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers’ slump coincides with Max Muncy’s absence
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Max Muncy is rarely mentioned when the top hitters for the Dodgers are being discussed. The Dodgers’ top three hitters […]
Rams players adjusting to rule changes on kickoffs
Wave Wire Services THOUSAND OAKS — The Los Angeles Rams are adjusting to new players and new rules every day in spring practices at California […]
This Week in Black History – June 11, 1959
Charlie Sifford became the first African American to play in the U.S. Open Golf Tournament at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, a suburb northeast […]