Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

This Week in Black History, April 21, 1974

Former Los Angeles resident Lee Elder birdies three of his last four holes before sinking an 18-foot birdie putt in…

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Black influencer’s alleged suicide in Tanzania called ‘suspicious’

Wire Report MIAMI, Florida — The family of a Black influencer found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania…

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Swalwell suspends campaign for governor, resigns from Congress

By Bo Tefu Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned…

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Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather’s old gym

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD (AP) — Manny Pacquiao let the setting speak before he said a word.…

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Officer shot fleeing teen in the back of the head, video proves



By Heather Hollingsworth Contributing Writer LOUIS, Missouri – A local police officer fatally shot a Black teenager in the back…

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Plans under way for Redd Foxx biopic

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Seeing Redd, the production entity working directly with the estate of the late actor…

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Church where MLK gave final speech to get $1.2 million facelift

By ADRIAN SAINZ Contributing Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A local landmark indelibly linked to one of the most iconic…

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‘Lynching Victims’ exhibit reflects America’s true history — warts and all

By GARY FIELDS and SOPHIE BATES Contributing Writers JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The glass panels of the Lynching Victims Monolith…

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Artemis II safely lands off the coast of San Diego after record-setting mission

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — NASA’s Artemis II mission, piloted by a Southern California native, made a triumphant return…

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Two unions agree to new contracts with LAUSD

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District continued to meet April 14 with Service Employees…

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