By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It only took 10 years for the College Football Playoff system to get it right. Both semifinal games went down […]
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This Week in Black History January 4, 1853
After having been kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regained his freedom. His memoir, “Twelve Years a Slave,” later became a […]
SPORTS DIGEST: 2023: a year with no championships for L.A. teams
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Many Los Angeles sports teams entered 2023 with hopes for championships. Alas, no local teams grabbed the brass ring. Still […]
This Week in Black History January 1, 1863
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln as the country entered the third year of the Civil War. It declared that “all persons […]
Titanic exhibit features detailed re-creations of ship
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The tragedy that befell the Titanic on April 15, 1912, is a dark, interesting, but mostly sad tale. On that […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Rams face Saints with playoff berth on the line
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Rams play the New Orleans Saints Dec. 21 with their playoff hopes possibly riding on the outcome. Both teams […]
UCLA uses second-half comeback to win LA Bowl
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — An acknowledged less than 100% Ethan Garbers replaced an injured Collin Schlee early in the second half Dec. 16 and […]
This Week in Black History December 26, 1966
Black historian Maulana Ron Karenga introduces Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday designed to celebrate African and African-American culture. The holiday honors seven core principles of African […]
Inglewood set to host ‘exciting’ 2027 Super Bowl
Wave Staff and Wire Reports INGLEWOOD — SoFi Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, the NFL announced Dec. 13. Team […]
THE Q&A: Urban Voice Project to host holiday celebration
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In the heart of Skid Row, there is a group of unhoused people singing their hearts out […]