Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

High school senior senior honored for hard work, kindness

California High School senior Carter Crail was honored with an award of merit by the Whittier Union High School District…

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THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Jody Watley’s journey from Shalamar to independence

Jody Watley made a rare concert appearance last month, performing on the Super Legends Cruise, sailing from San Pedro to…

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BOOK CORNER: ‘Soul Train’ dancer writes her memoir

Damita Jo Freeman By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You That Girl on Soul Train?!”  is a book that details…

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This Week in Black History, October 30, 1979

Richard Arrington Jr. 
Richard Arrington Jr. was elected as the first African-American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. He served 20 years,…

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Bill requiring family notification of inmate death is signed

Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at…

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Promoting her book, Jayne Kennedy appears at CAAM

Jayne Kennedy, right, talks about her career with Jemele Hill at the California African American Museum Oct. 16. Kennedy is…

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Community college students receive immigration support 

Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free…

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Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts

Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in…

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How to make sure your special election ballot is counted 

Shirley Weber By Shirley Weber Guest Columnist As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Proposition…

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Blacks make gains in income, education, report says

County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was one of the speakers at the State of Black LA town hall symposium Oct. 16…

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