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Running club promotes health — amd community

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer   SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Zaakiyah Brisker says that running transformed her life. “At one point, I was really sad because I...

Program to bring $1.8 million to Crenshaw

Wave Staff and Wire Report CRENSHAW — A new designation for Crenshaw Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to 60th Street will provide as much as $1.8...

Activist James Lawson lauded for life of service

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Sept. 19, three days ahead of his 95th birthday,...

Central Avenue Jazz Festival returns as live event

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Central Avenue has a rich musical history that dates back to the 1920s. For 30 years, the street...

Black Lives Matter calls for police chief’s dismissal

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The local chapter of Black Lives Matter and relatives of people killed by the Los Angeles Police Department called...

‘Mothers in Mourning’ lead protest  against city’s handgun violence 

By Aldon Thomas Stiles  Contributing Writer WATTS — Elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the streets Sept. 9 to march against gun violence. Dubbed...

Supervisors call for symposium on street takeover events

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Street takeovers have moved up significantly on the priority list of the county Board of Supervisors, prompting the...

Mayor calls on Black families to ‘step up’ on homelessness

By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the city’s homeless crisis continues, Mayor Karen Bass said it’s time for the Black community to “step...

‘Smash-‘n-grabs’ sparking promise of jobs, training

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES —The increasing number of smash-and-grab robberies at retail outlets in the area has prompted community organizations and businesses to...

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