By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book on civil rights. He has […]
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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 court’s first black justice. Despite […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Hattie McDaniel house remains West Adams landmark
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Hattie McDaniel is known for famously saying, “I’d rather play a maid than be one. I can be a maid […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers honor Sandy Koufax with new stadium statue
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Dodgers honored perhaps the greatest player to wear their uniform in Los Angeles June 18 when they unveiled a […]
SoFi Stadium to host 2026 World Cup soccer
Wave Staff and Wire Reports INGLEWOOD — Chalk up another major sporting event for SoFi Stadium. The stadium, which hosted the Super Bowl this past […]
This Week in Black History
June 28, 1964 Malcolm X announces the establishment of the Organization of African Unity at a public meeting in New York’s Audubon Ballroom. The organization […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: L.A. Music and Arts School provides creative outlet
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Students and other East Los Angeles residents looking for a creative outlet have one located right in their own backyard. […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Warriors, Celtics are playing for place in history
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer There is a lot at stake when the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics meet in game six of the […]
This Week in Black History
June 24, 1936 Bethune-Cookman College President Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, is named director of Negro Affairs for the National Youth […]
THE Q&A: Adilah Barnes helps women raise their voice in theater
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer In 1993, a group of women who met at a California Arts Council Touring Roster conference decided to get together […]