Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission appointed Assistant Chief Dominic Choi to be interim chief of the Los Angeles Police […]
Category: Lead Stories
Black mayors’ group visits new site for L.A.’s homeless
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass hosted Black mayors from different parts of the country Feb. 2, giving them […]
Chief Moore reflects on career with the LAPD
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — After more than 42 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, the last five as chief, Michel […]
‘BOSS’ nonprofit helps young men pursue greatness
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Everett Glenn is on a mission to help African-American young men achieve greatness. Through his nonprofit organization, […]
Black film fest returns to Baldwin Hills
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — The largest black film festival covering the African diaspora makes its annual return to the Cinemark Baldwin Hills […]
Black audiences fail to support films about Blacks
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — It’s awards season in the entertainment industry and this year there is a wide selection of acclaimed films […]
Commission begins search for next chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Board of Police Commissioners has begun the process of selecting an interim chief to replace Los Angeles Police […]
Tributes pour in for Dexter King, youngest son of MLK
Wave Staff and Wire Reports MALIBU — Heartfelt tributes, prayers and condolences continued to pour in this week for Dexter Scott King, the youngest son […]
Common to launch Black History Month at area mall
Wave Staff and Wire Reports CULVER CITY — Grammy-winning recording artist Common will headline the inaugural Black History Month celebration at Westfield Culver City at 3 […]
Civil rights legend James Lawson honored in South L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Legendary civil rights leader the Rev. James M. Lawson was honored Jan. 11 when a blue […]