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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…
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Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits the 715th home run of his career off Al Downing of the Los…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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SPORTS DIGEST: USC, UCLA hope to provide boost for women’s basketball
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The NCAA women’s basketball tournament, which begins March 22, is the latest chance for women…
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This Week in Black History March 20, 1948
Los Angeles actor James Baskett becomes the first Black man to receive an Academy Award when he wins an honorary…
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Visual artist prepares for Brewery Artwalk March 23-24
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Visual artist Shani Gaines-Bernard is hard at work making jewelry for the…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Pac 12 Tournament is last hope for USC, UCLA
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The beauty of sports is that anything can happen in any given game and hope…
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