Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is sworn-in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming California’s first African-American congresswoman. She later is appointed to the Los Angeles County […]
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This Week in Black History, December 26, 1966
Black historian Maulana Ron Karenga introduces Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday designed to celebrate African and African-American culture. The holiday honors seven core principles of African […]
This Week in Black History December 20, 1956
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. announces the end of a 381-day bus boycott against the city of Montgomery, Ala., after city officials agreed to […]
This Week in Black History, December 14, 1963
The dam containing the Baldwin Hills Reservoir bursts, killing five people and damaging hundreds of homes in southwest Los Angeles. The failure of the dam caused flooding […]
Descanso Gardens offers tranquility 20 minutes from downtown
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE — There are times when everyone needs a break from the crowded streets, congested traffic, hustle and […]
THE Q&A: Author writes memoir hoping to inspire other women
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer To look at and listen to Bessie White, one would never know her trials and tribulations. She tells all in […]
This Week in Black History, December 10, 1984
Desmond Tutu, a South African archbishop known for his work as a human rights activist, received the Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall in […]
THE Q&A: Black women’s group advocates for healthy awareness
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — It’s been 17 years since Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles hung out its shingle with a […]
This Week in Black History, November 30, 1982 Michael Jackson releases his sixth solo studio album, “Thriller.” The album contains seven hit singles, including the […]
This Week in Black History, November 22, 1986
Mike Tyson knocks out Trevor Berbick in the second round to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history. Tyson was 20 years and four […]