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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…
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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…
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SPORTS DIGEST LeBron’s foot injury hampers Lakers’ playoff hopes
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It is too early to have any rash reactions to the trade-deadline deals made by…
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This Week in Black History
March 5, 1770 Massachusetts sailor Crispus Attucks is shot to death by British Redcoats. The event, later known as the…
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THE Q&A: J.L. Edmonds Project keeps legendary newspaper alive
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Black newspapers have a long and storied history, starting in 1827 when Samuel Cornish and…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers take a gamble, sign Russell Westbrook
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Clippers return to play following the All-Star Break Feb. 24 hoping they have filled…
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This Week in Black History February 26, 1988
Debi Thomas becomes the first African American to medal at a Winter Olympics when she wins the bronze medal in…
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: ‘Lion King’ production supervisor has come a long way
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Lisa Dawn Cave has worked long and hard to carve out a successful…
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SPORTS DIGEST: This could be your last chance to see Tiger Woods
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer One of the greatest athletic performers of the 21st century is in town this week…
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This Week in Black History
February 16, 1970 Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their fight at Madison Square Garden…
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