Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has the authority to “commandeer” hotel rooms to house the homeless and protect people’s lives during […]
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Family of man killed by police reportedly files $35 million claim
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The family of Dijon Kizzee has filed a $35 million claim against Los Angeles County seeking $35 […]
Early race films depicted Black women as strong, complex
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Long before movies could talk, they spoke volumes about the character and complexity of Black women. […]
George Floyd mocking draws protest
Social media with Valentine theme draws revulsion from many sides Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A Valentine-themed social media post mocking the death […]
Noted televangelist Fred Price dies of COVID-19
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Funeral services are pending for the Rev. Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of the Crenshaw Christian […]
Pilot error cited in helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant
Wave Wire Services CALABASAS — Federal investigators have concluded that pilot error was the cause of the Jan. 26, 2020 Calabasas helicopter crash that killed […]
Mitchell’s top goals: Fighting injustice, COVID-19
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In November Former State Sen. Holly Mitchell became the second African-American woman ever elected to the Los Angeles […]
Locked down and out
Councilman blamed after city shuts down Crenshaw Boulevard community center By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Nearly two years after it was served with […]
Women activists have always paved the way in South L.A.
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer Following the 1965 Watts riots, South Los Angeles was hurt and broken. Not only were buildings destroyed, lives were […]
City launches African American Heritage Month celebration
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Spirits were high as Mayor Eric Garcetti, Public Works Commissioner Mike Davis, local residents and civic leaders […]