Lead Stories
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South L.A. becomes state’s first Black Cultural District
Designation signals interest in preserving Black sites State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas speaks during a press conference Dec. 12 announcing the designation…
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Local poet Amanda Gorman is new UNICEF ambassador
Amanda Gorman Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman, the Los Angeles native who read her poem, “The Hill…
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Protest exposes split in Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Grassroots organizer Sheila Bates stands among protesters outside the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood Dec. 9, where…
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Well-known opera singer killed; son being held
Jubilant Sykes Wave Wire Services SANTA MONICA — The son of Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes remains in custody awaiting…
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‘Lyrics From Lockdown’ returns to L.A. Dec. 12
Bryonn Bain brings his ‘Lyrics to Lockdown’ stage presentation to the Academy Museum Dec. 12. The performance shares the stories…
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County OKs plan to ban masks on U.S. agents
County Supervisor Janice Hahn speaks at a news conference outside the county Hall of Administration Dec. 2, prior to the…
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New institute seeks to empower Black girls
A young girl attends the 2024 Black Girl Joy Festival conducted by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute. The…
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City sets sights on potholes, unsafe eyesores
City workers repair a pothole created by recent rains. The City Council voted Dec. 3 to address deteriorating public infrastructure…
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Officers who killed Black motorist won’t face charges
District Attorney Nathan Hochman is taking heat from justice advocates for dismissing a case against two Torrance police officers who…
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Lost your job? It’s time to pivot, prepare and persevere
Career counselor Sherry Sims says investing in your growth and development is key to weathering today’s economic storms and preparing…
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