Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A series of wildfires — aided by Santa Ana wind gusts that reached as high as 98 […]
Category: Lead Stories
Magic, Denzel among freedom medal honorees
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden presented 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during White House ceremonies Jan. 4. Among the […]
August Wilson play earns 14 Image Award nominations
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Jan. 7 was a big day for legendary Black playwright August Wilson. On the day a posthumous star […]
ANALYSIS: The road forward: Black voices look ahead in 2025
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As 2025 begins, members of the Black community are questioning how to not only survive but thrive […]
Advocates demand legislative action on reparations in 2025
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A coalition of community leaders and reparations advocates are demanding that the California Legislature, Attorney General Rob […]
Federal count shows homelessness drops 5% in L.A.
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — While homelessness across the United States increased by a dramatic 18% in 2024 compared to a year […]
Mother sues LAUSD over her son’s bullying
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A distraught mother and her legal team have announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los […]
Once troubled teen gives back through nonprofit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Tamekia Strayhorn is on a mission to provide much needed resources to her community. Strayhorn, a […]
Diverse leadership needed to stop hate, panelists say
In the race of life, everyone must win, forum speaker says By Janice Hayes-Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Honest, committed and authentic leadership across […]
Deputy mayor put on leave after City Hall bomb threat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into […]