By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Bahni Turpin speaks, people listen. That’s because her voice can be heard on many audiobooks. An actress and an […]
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SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers, Clippers getting ready for NBA Playoffs
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer A year ago this time, the Lakers were still scrambling for a spot in the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers rode […]
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This Week in Black History April 13, 1964 At the 36th Academy Awards program, Sidney Poitier receives the Oscar for best actor for his role […]
THE Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner comes to Geffen with ‘Fat Ham’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” That’s a popular line from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Act 3 […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers hitters get off to fast start in new season
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are off to a fast start this season, winning six of their first eight […]
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Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits the 715th home run of his career off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth’s […]
Two sisters breaking barriers in animation
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When comic book creators Shawnee and Shawnelle Gibbs were growing up in Oakland, they loved pouring over […]
Holly Baird finds her public relations niche behind the scenes
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Holly Baird is a woman who works primarily behind the scenes about all things public relations. […]
SPORTS DIGEST: USC, UCLA women’s teams advance to Sweet 16
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Normally, this column would be about the Dodgers opening the 2024 baseball season with a four-game series against the St. […]
This Week in Black History April 2, 1855
John Mercer Langston was elected clerk of the township of Brownhelm, Ohio. He is considered to be the first African American elected to public office […]