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Black political power at stake in redistricting
Advocates encourage residents to speak out as deadlines draw near for final maps By Tanu Henry California Black Media SOUTH…
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Benefit concert planned for survivors of South L.A. house fire
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A fundraiser for the family that was devastated by a house…
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L.A. offers $5,000 grants to small businesses hit by pandemic
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — For 20 years, Maria Pineda operated Lupita’s 98 Party Store, renting out…
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Home of famed Black architect heads to historic list
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission has recommended the former home of famed Black…
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Young girl seeks to unite L.A. through skateboarding
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer WATTS — Tucked away in a park on a brisk Sunday morning, children are laughing and…
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Cities leading the way on reparations, experts say
Weary of federal inaction, municipalities are taking concrete steps to atone for racism, discrimination By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer…
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Public input sought in redesign of Western Avenue
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Area residents who would like to see the volatile Western Avenue…
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‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again
South L.A. activists ‘Disenfranchised,’ yet again say Ridley-Thomas’ suspension leaves them unrepresented By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES…
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Kenyan runner holds lead this time to win L.A. Marathon
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Kenyan John Korir was the men’s winner of the 36th annual Los Angeles Marathon…
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LAPD blames recent shootings on violent suspects
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Five officer-involved shootings by Los Angeles Police Department officers in October involved violent actions…
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