By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Nicole “Neekko” Lindsey was growing up, she had no plans to go to college. “It wasn’t my goal,” she […]
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Dodgers complete largest Dreamfield complex in Compton
Wave Wire Services COMPTON — The completion of Phase One of the $2.7 million Dodgers Dreamfields complex in Compton was unveiled April 15, coinciding with […]
Local MLS teams open 2021 season with victories
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Los Angeles two Major League Soccer franchises opened the 2021 season on national television April 17 and 18 […]
This Week in Black History
April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson starts at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first black to play in Major League Baseball in the […]
Urban Scholar Academy transforms youth through enrichment
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Alexis and Imhotep Coleman decided to co-found Urban Scholar Academy in Inglewood, it was for practical and […]
Returning fans should provide boost to local teams
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It was a long 13 months for Los Angeles sports fans, probably the longest 13 months of their […]
This Week in Black History
April 13, 1997 Orange County native Eldrick “Tiger” Woods shoots a record-breaking18-under-par, beating the second-place finisher by 12 strokes and becoming the youngest (age 21) […]
Inner-City Arts helps students become creative
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Collette Williams Alleyne, the chief education officer for Inner-City Arts, knows firsthand how important it is for […]
Report says Tiger Woods was speeding prior to crash
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods is generating news at the Masters, even though golf’s biggest star is not competing in […]
Dodgers win five in a row after opening-day glitch
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer After a hiccup on opening day against the Colorado Rockies, the Dodgers have rolled off five straight wins […]