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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Legislature approves fast-food worker wage measure
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — After months of heated political fights, and just before the Sept.14 deadline…
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