Lead Stories
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Waters issues call to organize against Trump
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — On a breezy morning, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters stood outside the Watts Labor…
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Kareem joins Dodgers in salute to Jackie Robinson
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — It was one sports icon honoring another. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem…
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Ice Cube, Sheryl Lee Ralph honored for their careers
Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Two Black entertainment icons were honored this week in ceremonies that exemplify…
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UCLA to honor former Wave publisher C.Z. Wilson
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WESTWOOD — A celebration of life event for Charles Zachary “C.Z.” Wilson, a former publisher…
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Council considers ban on ‘N-word’ at meetings
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Parents thinking of taking their children to a Los Angeles City Council…
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100 days in, slow recovery still haunts fire victims
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer ALTADENA — It has been 100 days since a fast-moving wildfire tore through the foothills…
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Group fighting to protect expectant Black mothers
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Women for Wellness LA is hosting several community-based events during Black…
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Former gang members working to keep the peace
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — The December 2005 shooting of a prominent gang leader sparked 18 days of…
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New laws sought in custody deaths
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In March 2016, Lisa Hines spent four agonizing days searching for her…
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Hollywood activist works to boost Black images in film
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES — Sandra Evers-Manly knew what direction she wanted her life to take when…
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