By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached historic levels last year, officials announced Dec. 11, with significant […]
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ANALYSIS: McKenna leaves legacy of commitment to Black students
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In the early 1960s, when George McKenna III was working on his master’s degree in mathematics at […]
NIKKI GIOVANNI 1943-2024
NIKKI GIOVANNI 1943-2024 Princess of Black poetry dies of cancer at age 81 By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer Renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator […]
Genius of Luther Vandross captured in Grammy exhibit
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of singer Luther Vandross is now on display at the […]
Black media key to fighting hate in U.S., leaders say
By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A robust and trusted independent media will be critical to navigating the increased hate and racism […]
South L.A. gets $20 million for jobs and health
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A $20 million federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency will fund an ambitious initiative to tackle environmental health […]
Watts water crisis compared to Flint, Michigan
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents, including children and senior citizens, are grappling with a growing crisis as lead-contaminated water threatens their […]
Nonprofit group hosts fall festival in Hyde Park
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — Residents of this South Los Angeles community were treated to a fall festival and food giveaway Nov. […]
LA Wave, Jenesse to sponsor forum on fighting hate
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Wave and Jenesse Center will host an online Town Hall discussion from 5 to 6:30 p.m. […]
New BOOST program to support students in health care
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A program that will provide $1,000 a month for 250 students in the Los Angeles Community College […]