Features – Page 24 – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

SPORTS DIGEST: In its last season, Pac 12 football tries to go out on top

September 28, 2023

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Pac 12 football teams picked a bad year to regain credibility in the college football universe. In the last […]

This Week in Black History October 2, 1967

September 28, 2023

Post to Features and This Week in Black History with photo BLACK 092823 U.S. Solicitor General Thurgood Marshall — whose legal work led to the […]

SPORTS DIGEST: Chargers find themselves in 0-2 hole after loss to Titans

September 21, 2023

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Two weeks into the NFL season, the Chargers already find themselves in a must-win situation Sept. 24 against the Minnesota […]

This Week in Black History September 23, 1950

September 21, 2023

Ralph Bunche, a Jefferson High School and UCLA graduate, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts as a United Nations mediator in the […]

Women’s theater group to host empowerment weekend

September 14, 2023

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The year 2023 is a milestone year for the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival. Earlier this year, the […]

SPORTS DIGEST: Rams surprise Seattle in 30-13 opening week victory

September 14, 2023

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Los Angeles Chargers still can’t stop anybody when it matters. The Rams might be better than anybody thought. Those […]

This Week in Black History

September 14, 2023

September 17, 1983 Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. Williams was subjected to hate mail and death threats and, […]

Basketball program helps youth with special needs

September 7, 2023

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer COMPTON — Several years ago, Stacy McAlister, founder and executive director of 5-Eleven Hoops, started the nonprofit organization that teaches […]