By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Alan-Michael Graves is the kind of person who likes to make a difference. As the senior director of teaching and […]
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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 […]
SPORTS DIGEST: UCLA, USC open tournament with high expectations
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Don’t expect UCLA and USC to make a major splash in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which opens play March […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Woman’s blog leads to animal rights organization
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer In 2013, Nina Jackel started writing a blog about animal rights. It was a space where the unapologetic animal lover […]
25,000 runners expected for 37th L.A. Marathon
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Barely four months after the 2021 race was held, the 37th edition of the Los Angeles Marathon will be […]
SPORTS DIGEST: UCLA, USC hope to repeat last year’s tournament success
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Arizona may be the favorite to win the Pac 12 men’s basketball tournament, but USC and UCLA get the prime-time […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Concern Foundation targets kids’ cancer research
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Derek Alpert was living his best life as a successful music industry executive at A&M Records, a gig that included […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers, Lakers appear headed in different directions
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer One team has two superstars sitting on the bench, recovering from injuries. The other team has LeBron James and Russell […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Organization provides free resources, services to needy families
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Virginia and Thrinicko Beaboa and a handful of volunteers can be found […]
This Week in Black History
March 5, 1770 Massachusetts sailor Crispus Attucks is shot to death by British Redcoats, reportedly becoming the first patriot killed in the cause of U.S. […]