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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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THE Q&A: Show biz veteran talks about creating ‘My Sisters and Me’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Mattie C. Caruthers, a decades-long showbiz professional, worked on many classic, high-profile sitcoms, in various…
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Kent Gash directs ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ in Pasadena
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer PASADENA — The first time Kent Gash saw the iconic musical “Jelly’s Last Jam” was…
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