By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The grand opening of two new apartment complexes over a two-day period last week has created […]
Category: Lead Stories
‘An ugly part of America:’ Senate may soon return Manhattan Beach land to Black family that had it seized in 1929
By Janice Kyser Contributing Writer MANHATTAN BEACH — Pursuing their version of the American dream, Willa and Charles Bruce bought a patch of scenic oceanfront […]
Mission president changing the face of Skid Row
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — For seven years, Troy Vaughn’s home was in a cardboard box on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. “I […]
A memorial for Nipsey Hussle: Neighborhood where late rapper had his store has become a tourist attraction
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — During weekday early evening hours, eastbound traffic on West Slauson Avenue can be backed up almost […]
LAPD officers show bias to Black motorists, report says
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black motorists are “five times more likely” to get stopped by Los Angeles police officers than whites, […]
Slain South L.A. teen honored at local park
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As a child, Latasha Harlins loved going to the Algin Sutton Recreation Center at 88th and Hoover streets […]
Housing complex opens for South L.A. homeless
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A transitional space that will provide shelter and support services for the homeless opened April 30, […]
Philanthropist Eli Broad dies; helped shaped L.A.’s cultural scene
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Tributes came pouring in for businessman, philanthropist and art collector Eli Broad, who died April 30 at the age […]
‘A champion for justice’
South L.A. pastors speak out in support of Maxine Waters By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Calling her “a champion for justice,” a […]
Waters isn’t ready to call jury’s verdict ‘a breakthrough’
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — While Black people across the country celebrated Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd last […]