By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Leah Pump has a soft spot for young ladies. She wants the best for them. Her goal is to equip […]
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Rx REPORT: Dermatologist talks about face coverings
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer While the consistent use of face coverings and constant hand washing is a good defense against the COVID-19 spread, our […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers, Clippers move closer to playoff matchup
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer The Lakers and Clippers have been two of the best teams in the NBA since the season started 10 long months […]
This Week in Black History
August 30, 1967 The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon Johnson. Marshall, who argued before […]
Second day of NBA playoff games canceled in protest
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks Aug. 27 was among three more NBA […]
New Inglewood stadium to open without football fans
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — Rams and Chargers games at the brand-new SoFi Stadium will be held without fans until further notice due to the […]
Council members propose renaming street for Kobe Bryant
Wave Staff and Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Two members of the City Council are proposing that Figueroa Street in front of Staples Center be […]
This Week in Black History
August 24, 1950 Chicago attorney and social worker Edith Sampson is named the first black person to be appointed a U.S. delegate to the United […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers lose playoff opener to Portland; Clippers win
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer I often get irritated with Dodgers fans who are quick to criticize players after a bad game, a slow start to […]
RxREPORT: Ventilators can lead to ARDS
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Dr. Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, is a world-renowned pulmonary physician-scientist, an endowed professor of medicine at the University of Arizona […]