An artist’s rendering shows the layout for the revitalization of the Jordan Downs Housing Project in Watts. The city of Los Angeles has received $11 million in federal funds to build Jordan Downs Central Park, expected to increase green space for residents by 80%.
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JOHN AMOS: 1939-2024 Actor portrayed television’s first Black dad in ‘Good Times’
Actor John Amos, who played the father in ‘Good Times,’ the first show to depict a working-class Black family, has died. Amos died Aug. 21, but his death wasn’t announced publicly until Oct. 1.
Clerical group condemns Trump’s claims about Haitians
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A coalition of clergy has denounced the anti-immigrant rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and is urging Southland residents […]
Coalition launches United Against Hate Week
Frankie Aguirre, a gay man who has experienced hate from neighbors, speaks Sept. 20 at an event to promote ‘United Against Hate Week.’ Aguirre spoke about the assistance he received when he called 211 and asked for help.
Photo by Cynthia Gibson
Bus hijacking in South L.A. leaves one dead
Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference Sept. 25 about a bus hijacking in South Los Angeles that left one passenger dead. With her is county Supervisor Janice Hahn, the chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
Harris-Dawson ready to take reins of City Council
City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson takes over as council president Sept. 20, replacing Paul Krekorian, who has served since October of 2022.
Vicious beating symbolizes racial hate in California
Wendy Drew, a Bay Area chef, sports a black eye she received in a beating by a homeless man who started the altercation by calling her the N-word.’ Her attacker is facing hate crime charges.
Housing, jobs coming to new project in South L.A.
An artist’s rendering shows an exterior view of the 5035 Coliseum project in Baldwin Village. The project will feature a Costco on the ground floor and 800 apartment units above it.
Lawmakers plan do-over on reparations
Members of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California gather in the rotunda of the State Capitol Aug. 31 protesting two reparations bill that were pulled from the Assembly floor prior to a final vote. The bills will be reintroduced in the Legislature next year.
Positive self image, support system can help conquer hate
A strong sense of family and vibrant community ties are key to helping Black people overcome hate in America, mental health experts say.
Courtesy photo by August de Richelieu