By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Reaction was positive and swift from local Black leaders and activists in Los Angeles after Joe Biden, the […]
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Harris tells Biden ‘I’m ready to get to work’
Wave Staff and Wire Report WILMINGTON, Delaware — Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden joined vice-presidential running mate Kamala Harris on the campaign stage Aug. […]
Biden names Kamala Harris as vice presidential choice
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — California Sen. Kamala Harris has been chosen as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate, a […]
Family, friends mourn death of 14-year-old boy
By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writers COMPTON — Friends and family members gathered at the Compton Civic Center Aug. 6 to celebrate the life of a 14-year-old who […]
Community rallies around bookshop before it even opens
By Faith Petrie, Contributing Writer Asha Grant had a duty to fulfill — it wasn’t anything assigned by a boss or higher-up, but an internal one. When […]
FEELING THE BEAT: Fernando Pullum says music saved his life. Now he works to save young people
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Music saved Fernando Pullum’s life. Today he is a successful musician who has toured the world playing with […]
Compton station overrun by gangs, deputy claims
By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writer COMPTON — A deputy at the Compton Sheriff’s Station has filed a claim against the county in which he claims the […]
Health official praises public as COVID-19 numbers start to drop
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director says the closure of bars and elimination of indoor dining, along with cooperation from […]
Police Commission plans reforms to improve accountability
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission has announced it will create an advisory committee on trust-building with residents and make […]
Fauci encourages Blacks to take part in COVID-19 clinical tests
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire WASHINGTON — African Americans should participate in clinical trials to find a cure for the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a […]