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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 […]
CAPRI MADDOX: Director of city’s newest department faces big challenge
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer One conversation with Capri Maddox and you can tell why Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated her, and the City Council […]
Youth survivors speak out about impact of gun violence
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Young people who have lost loved ones due to gun violence were in the spotlight July 25 when Mothers […]
South Gate residents call for defunding city police department
SOUTH GATE — Residents organized a protest outside City Hall during a special budget meeting July 21, presenting demands to city officials to decrease the […]
Demonstrators stage march for Andres Guardado
COMPTON — Dozens of demonstrators took part in a protest July 26 calling for the arrest of the deputy who fatally shot 18-year-old Andres Guardado […]
Health Official Says Some Positive Data Seen In COVID-19 Stats
LOS ANGELES — Rising coronavirus cases and fatalities remain concerning — with four dozen more deaths confirmed July 23 — but there are signs Los […]
Leimert Park Woman Tells Tale Of Surviving COVID-19
LEIMERT PARK — While attending the annual weeklong National Brotherhood of Skiers summit in Sun Valley, Idaho, Feb. 29-March 7 Nyla Jefferson contracted COVID-19. At […]
Supervisors Vote To Establish Anti-Racist Policies
LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 21 to establish an antiracist policy for the county. Acting on a motion authored […]
‘A FITTING TRIBUTE:’ L.A. Should Create ‘John Lewis Square’ To Honor Rights Icon, Local Activist Says
LOS ANGELES — A local activist wants the city of Los Angeles to take immediate steps to honor civil rights icon John Lewis, who died […]