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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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Attacks on diversity concern Black business leaders
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica…
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Organization fights to fund women-owned startup businesses
By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist A source of funding for the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the country is…
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L.A. DIGEST: City renters’ assistance program is accepting applications
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A program aimed at assisting Los Angeles renters with past due rent is…
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L.A. DIGEST: Councilwoman proposes ban on cashless businesses
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Heather Hutt has introduced a motion seeking to ban cashless retail…
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L.A. DIGEST: Opera singer to perform debut concert downtown
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Randall Gray, a 22-year-old singer, performs her debut concert, “PRIMA,” at 3 p.m. Aug.…
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