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Netflix documentary tells story of last U.S. slave ship
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — A new Netflix documentary is now streaming about the legacy of 110 African…
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Kingdom Day Parade returns Jan. 16 after two years
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets of South…
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$20 MILLION BUYOUT: County to buy back beachfront property
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The four remaining descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce, the Black couple…
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Vote to pay embattled councilman criticized
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — New City Controller Kenneth Mejia defended the decision of his predecessor, Ron Galperin, to…
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TOP NEWS STORY OF 2022: Latino officials recorded making racist remarks
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — It was a meeting in October 2021 of Latino leaders called to…
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NEWSMAKER OF 2022: Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When Karen Bass was campaigning to be the next mayor of Los…
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Bass urges collaboration on homeless solutions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors threw its unanimous support behind Los Angeles Mayor Karen…
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‘tWitch’ suicide puts focus on mental illness
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The recent death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, has brought renewed attention to…
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Rapper’s killer asks judge to reduce charge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – A judge rejected a defense motion Dec. 19 to have a first-degree murder conviction…
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Mayor Karen Bass: ‘L.A. magic is still here’
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Saying “L.A. magic is still here,” Mayor Karen Bass was sworn into…
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