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This Week in Black History July 14, 1943
July 14, 1943 The George Washington Carver National Monument opens in Diamond, Missouri, becoming the first United States National Monument to honor an African…
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THE Q&A: U.S. attorney uses post to help the most vulnerable
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — As the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California — which includes…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers make some moves as NBA free agency begins
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Lakers surprised many people with their run to the Western Conference finals in the…
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This Week in Black History
July 8, 2000 Venus Williams defeats defending champion Lindsay Davenport to win her first Wimbledon women’s singles title. The Compton…
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Food Forward fights hunger, prevents food waste
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Food Forward has been helping to alleviate food insecurity in Southern California’s most vulnerable communities…
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Kids turn out for inaugural LA Street Soccer Fest
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WATTS — Street Soccer USA kicked off its inaugural LA Street Soccer Fest at the…
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This Week in Black History
July 1, 1991 Georgia-born attorney Clarence Thomas is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Thurgood Marshall, the high…
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Basketball court honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant unveiled
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON – Vanessa Bryant celebrated the dedication of a refurbished outdoor basketball court in…
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THE Q&A: Former military officer becomes Hollywood whisperer
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig was working as an Army intelligence and logistics non-commissioned officer…
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