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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…
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ELAC’s dream season makes the cut in Netflix series
By MARIO VILLEGAS Contributing Writer MONTEREY PARK — A year ago, East Los Angeles College’s men’s basketball team was having…
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Clippers, Lakers hit the skids as all-star break approaches
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It’s a long, grueling season and the Lakers and Clippers aren’t even at…
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This Week in Black History
February 29, 1940 Los Angeles actress-activist Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American to win a coveted Academy Award when…
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Crete Academy instills character, responsibility in students
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Crete Academy is a nonprofit Los Angeles Unified School District charter school…
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L.A. Sports Council lists top sports stories for 2020
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — While 2020 was generally a downer of a year, it was filled with exciting…
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Black History Month spotlight on sports
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer John Thompson stepped into the history books when he became the first African-American coach to…
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Tiger Woods’ golf accomplishments will never be equaled
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Tiger Woods spent last week as the host of the Genesis Invitational Golf…
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Innercity Struggle tries to make things right
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The mission of InnerCity Struggle is to build a powerful and influential…
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This Week in Black History
Feb. 19, 1992 Los Angeles native John Singleton became the first African American to be nominated for a best director…
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