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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Black Women Vend helps women take care of business

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Black Women Vend touts itself as the host of the only market in Los Angeles with all-Black women street food vendors. Each...

SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers win play-in game, advance to playoffs

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Nothing has come easy this season for the Lakers so getting into the NBA Playoffs wasn’t going to be any different. But...

USC renames athletic field in honor of Allyson Felix

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in the history of the Olympics was honored by her alma mater,...

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 in “Lilies of the Field.”...

THE Q&A Robey Theatre to celebrate Paul Robeson’s birthday 

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Paul Robeson was a commanding figure. Often called a Renaissance man, Robeson’s designations were vast and impressive. He was a social activist, humanitarian, actor,...

SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers, Clippers clinch berths in Play-in Tournament

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer With three games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Lakers and Clippers are tied for sixth place in the Western...

This Week in Black History

April 8, 1974 Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits the 715th home run of his career off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers,...

THE Q&A Rocket scientist, educator wife to speak at area college

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The tag “dynamic duo” is not reserved just for superheroes. It accurately describes professor Hildreth “Hal” Walker, Jr. and his wife, Bettye...

SPORTS DIGEST: New season begins on heels of World Baseball Classic

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The 2023 Major League Baseball season hits the ground under a full head of steam March 30 with all 30 teams...

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