By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — It had been three years since Hank’s Mini Market had held a large community event. Since COVID-19 […]
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New stamp honors civil rights icon Lewis
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A new U.S. postage stamp honoring the life and legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John […]
Festival marks 10th anniversary of Black Lives Matter
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — It was billed as the People’s Justice Festival. Hundreds of people gathered in the Leimert Park Plaza […]
Former NFL great brings his new wine to Inglewood
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Former NFL receiver Terrell Owens chose a local wine bar to introduce his second wine. Owens showcased […]
Black execs leaving film industry concerns legislators
By Antonio Ray Harvey| Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A group of state legislators have expressed their concerns about the recent abrupt departures of Black women […]
Sheila E. makes history on fabled Hollywood walk
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Sheila E. made history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 12, becoming the first female solo percussionist honored on […]
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo stages annual SoCal shows
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — It’s been nearly 40 years since Lu Vason, a producer, music promoter and marketing consultant, launched the Bill Pickett […]
New M.D. program to help boost diversity
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — The first group of four-year doctor of medicine degree students at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and […]
Minority youth to attend summer architecture camp
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A summer camp for minority students interested in pursuing a career in architecture will take place over […]
County homeless population tops 75,000 people
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite major investments in housing and intervention programs, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Los […]