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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.,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This Week in Black History, November 30, 1982 Michael Jackson releases his sixth solo studio album, “Thriller.” The album contains…
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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…
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South African writer adapts Coetzee novel for stage
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Lara Foot is a multi-award-winning South African playwright, director and producer whose passion is works…
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This Week in Black History November 13, 1951
Janet Collins becomes the first black dancer to appear at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her journey is…
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