By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Lawrence Charles has risen from homelessness to becoming the founder and CEO of his luxury tea business […]
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Minority businesses want their share of infrastructure projects
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — As California and the federal government invests trillions of dollars in infrastructure projects, advocates say there’s a cost […]
Health care workers protest end of clinic’s pharmacy services
Wave Staff Report CULVER CITY — Health care workers represented by the University Professional and Technical Employees union Local 9119 conducted a rally Nov. 14 […]
Miracle Theater owners have vision for community
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When Owen Smith and his wife, Mariana Weber Smith were scouting for a venue to purchase, they walked […]
State officials seek to lower Black maternity death rate
Wave Wire Services LEIMERT PARK — More than 81% of the state’s health facilities have trained pregnancy care providers to recognize and overcome implicit or […]
Governor signs bill promoting diversity in cannabis industry
From California Black Media SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 51which promotes greater diversity in California’s cannabis industry. The bill was authored […]
Businessman uses merchandise to promote his hometown
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When it comes to showing love for his hometown, Bobby Brimmer, the owner of Reck’ Creations Clothing Company, […]
Governor signs bill setting minimum wage for fast-food workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by chanting and sign-waving workers at their union’s local office, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into a law Sept. […]
California faces critical shortage of Black teachers
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Numerous studies have shown that Black teachers can improve Black students’ academic outcomes, but in California, where […]
Compton schools receive funds for engineering academies
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has launched three new NAF Academies of Engineering on three local high […]