By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Any attempts by Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León to make peace with the Black community […]
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Mayoral candidates push their visions for L.A.
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles mayoral enters its final stages, opponents U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick […]
Lawsuit planned over ‘violent arrest’ by deputies
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Noted attorney Benjamin Crump is part of the legal team for a man who alleges that […]
PLOT TWIST: Curren Price denies being invited to controversial 2021 meeting of Latino activists
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Embattled City Councilman Kevin de León may have caused further damage to his efforts to reconcile with […]
CHURCHES AT A CROSSROADS: Waning attendance stifling some churches as many parishioners opt to worship online
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the pandemic wanes, the doors of most of the city’s Black churches have reopened, but […]
New laptops to help students bridge digital divide
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Children at the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center Oct. 19 received new chrome laptops from AT&T […]
Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken and defiant in the aftermath […]
‘VILE’ AND ‘UNACCEPTABLE’: Racial remarks cause City Hall turmoil, backlash
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Curren Price expressed interest in the job of City Council president this week after […]
Modern rail transit finally reaches South L.A.
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — With much fanfare, the K Line opened Oct. 7, running from the Crenshaw district to Westchester and […]
Nury Martinez resigns from council after racial remarks
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigned her council seat Oct. 12, days after the release of a recorded conversation from […]