November 11, 1978 Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” reaches the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it her first No. 1 pop hit. Written by Jimmy […]
Category: Features
LAFC celebrates first MLS Cup championship
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The city of Angels has another championship team to celebrate. An estimated 5,000 people gathered outside Banc […]
SPORTS DIGEST: USC, UCLA help spark Pac 12 football revival
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer If you had told me at the start of the college football season that the Pac 12 Conference would have […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Brewery Artwalk gives artists a chance to meet the public
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer In 1982, a family bought a bunch of decrepit old buildings at the site of the old Pabst Blue Ribbon […]
This Week in Black History
November 6, 1962 Augustus Freeman (Gus) Hawkins of Los Angeles is elected to the U.S House of Representatives, becoming the first Black Congress member west […]
Girls flag football gaining popularity in Southern California
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer Girls flag football players from several local high schools received a special treat when they were awarded new jerseys […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers need to admit Westbrook was a mistake
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer In August 2021, the Lakers completed a complicated five-team trade in which they acquired one-time NBA most valuable player Russell […]
This Week in Black History
October 31, 1950 Earl Lloyd becomes the first Black player in the NBA, taking the court for the Washington Capitals. Two other Black players were […]
THE Q&A: Rock My Soul recognizes Black female artists
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Black female artists have long reshaped and influenced the culture of the music industry, with little or no respect or […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers have high expectations as NBA season begins
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Is this the season the Clippers finally break through and actually contend for an NBA Championship? According to most of […]