Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Kenyan Stacy Ndiwa was the women’s winner of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon March 19 and claimed a $10,000 […]
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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 Oscar for […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: A peaceful place amid the chaos of Los Angeles
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer In a hectic world filled with distractions and a constant barrage of information and stimuli, it’s easy to get lost […]
SPORTS DIGEST: UCLA begins March Madness with high expectations
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer USC starts most football seasons with national title expectations. UCLA does the same come basketball season. With 11 national titles, […]
Los Angeles Marathon to be held March 19
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The 38th edition of the Los Angeles Marathon will be held March 19 with about 25,000 runners traveling the […]
This Week in Black History
March 17, 1999 Maurice Ashley becomes the first Black person to become a chess grandmaster. The rank is conferred by the International Chess Federation to […]
THE Q&A Derrick Davis discusses his role in ‘The Secret Garden’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Derrick Davis has been acting for a long time. Whether it’s film, television, or his beloved theater, Davis has made […]
SPORTS DIGEST UCLA enters Pac 12 Tournament with high hopes
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The UCLA Bruins enter the Pac 12 men’s basketball tournament as the second-ranked team in the nation. A win in […]
This Week in Black History
March 9, 1966 Andrew Brimmer becomes the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Board. He was appointed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. For more […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: At Leimert Park gallery, it’s all about Art + Practice
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Art + Practice is a gallery with a purpose. Something significant is going on there. It’s a […]