Lead Stories
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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,…
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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…
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Activists fight ‘de-education of Black boys’
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer It’s summer time when the minds of most people are far away from the…
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Ridley-Thomas trial date pushed back to November
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The federal criminal trial for suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery and conspiracy…
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Ground broken for 5.5-mile path for bikes, walkers
Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A host of local officials broke ground July 6 on an ambitious…
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Wesson, Price endorse plan for Muhammad Ali stamp
Wave Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — City Councilmen Curren Price and Herb Wesson are throwing their support behind…
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Nipsey Hussle murder suspect found guilty
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The man who gunned down rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of the musician’s South…
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Instructor’s goal: Reduce drownings among minorities
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Jamal Hill had a simple reason for starting his Swim Up Hill…
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Wesson opponents win ruling at state level
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Residents opposed to Herb Wesson serving as the interim City Council representative…
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Eso Won’s closure seen as crushing blow to Black culture
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Residents, avid readers, authors and even competitors say the closing of…
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