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THE Q&A: KiKi Shepard is raising awareness for sickle cell
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer At one time, KiKi Shepard was best known for her work on “Showtime at The…
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This Week in Black History
November 11, 1978 Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” reaches the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it her first No. 1…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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