By Manny Otiko Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A new report released by the state Department of Justice warns of the danger of ghost guns — […]
Category: Lead Stories
New county program offers homeless a ‘Pathway Home’
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Nearly 60 people who were living in homeless encampments or recreational vehicles in the Lennox, Hawthorne and […]
CLARENCE AVANT 1931-2023: ‘The World Lost an Icon’
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Tributes continue to pour in for Clarence Avant, a prominent figure in the music industry whose influence spread […]
Anniversary of deadly car crash commemorated
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer WINDSOR HILLS — Victims’ family members joined with county Supervisor Holly Mitchell and local residents Aug. 4 to mark […]
‘Black Girl Joy’ fest aims to empower young women
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CARSON — Black Joy is described as anything that inspires, supports and uplifts Black culture. That’s the blueprint event producers are […]
Black writers trumpet benefits of HBCUs on picket line
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — They chanted. They danced. And they demanded a fair contract. Black writers and actors hit the picket […]
New caucus seeks to end poverty through better policy
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A group of progressive California lawmakers, including three members of the California Legislative Black Caucus, have pledged to […]
Local pageant seeks to build self-esteem in girls
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — For three decades, Lisa Ruffin has made it her mission to educate little Black girls in an […]
‘Disproportionate rates’ cited in LAPD arrests
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department arrested Black and Latino people at a “disproportionate rate” — an average of 78.26% […]
Woman punched by deputy while holding baby sues Sheriff’s Dept.
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A woman who was seen on body-camera video being punched by a sheriff’s deputy while cradling her […]