Lead Stories
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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”…
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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…
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Community market hosts first health festival
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — It had been three years since Hank’s Mini Market had held a…
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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…
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