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Emotions still high a year after racist recording’s release

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A year after the release of perhaps the most infamous tape recording in the history of local politics,...

Laphonza Butler sworn in to vacant U.S. Senate seat

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Laphonza Butler was officially sworn in Oct. 3 to serve out the remainder of the late Dianne...

Noted lawyer honored with downtown intersection

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — An attorney who represented the Bruce family in its battle with Manhattan Beach and also challenged racially...

Running club promotes health — and community

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer   SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Zaakiyah Brisker says that running transformed her life. “At one point, I was really sad because I...

Program to bring $1.8 million to Crenshaw

Wave Staff and Wire Report CRENSHAW — A new designation for Crenshaw Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to 60th Street will provide as much as $1.8...

Activist James Lawson lauded for life of service

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Sept. 19, three days ahead of his 95th birthday,...

Central Avenue Jazz Festival returns as live event

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Central Avenue has a rich musical history that dates back to the 1920s. For 30 years, the street...

Black Lives Matter calls for police chief’s dismissal

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The local chapter of Black Lives Matter and relatives of people killed by the Los Angeles Police Department called...

‘Mothers in Mourning’ lead protest  against city’s handgun violence 

By Aldon Thomas Stiles  Contributing Writer WATTS — Elected officials, community leaders and concerned citizens took to the streets Sept. 9 to march against gun violence. Dubbed...

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