By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mounting financial hardship for suspended Los Angeles 10th District City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and a three-month delay […]
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‘HISTORIC’ MOMENTS: Millions of iconic images, recordings from Ebony, Jet slated to be archived
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — If only a single source existed where you could find 70-plus years of Black arts and culture […]
TEDx forum showcases new ideas, perspectives
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — USC law professor Jody Armour delivered a compelling talk on mass incarceration. Wealth coach Jarim Person-Lynn, author […]
Founder of Hollywood Black Film Festival dies
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Tanya Kersey, an entertainment journalist and entrepreneur who was the founder and executive director of the Hollywood Black Film […]
10th District gets new caretaker, but no vote
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Residents of the 10th City Council District are facing another extended period of no formal representation on […]
Film series to accompany Black cinema exhibit
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A film series organized to accompany an exhibition on Black cinema that begins next month at the Academy Museum […]
Judge removes Wesson from council seat — temporarily
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Opponents of Herb Wesson’s interim role as 10th District city councilman won a legal ruling July 19 […]
Beachfront land returned to Bruces — finally
Wave Wire Services MANHATTAN BEACH — In a celebratory event overlooking the ocean, Los Angeles County officials July 20 formally presented the deed to a […]
BACK IN THE SADDLE: Bill Pickett Rodeo returns after two-year absence due to COVID
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, a 38-year-old celebration of the Black cowboy, is highlighting its annual stop […]
First Black woman stunt coordinator promotes diversity
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer La Faye Baker is a trailblazer. The veteran stunt coordinator and former stunt performer has worked on dozens of television […]