Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Angelenos reflect on patriotism amid heartbreak and hope this Fourth of July: Street Beat

As Independence Day approaches, Americans are once again reflecting on what it means to be patriotic in a time of…

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L.A. County launches ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign as ICE raids hit schools and shopping centers

LOS ANGELES — City and county officials are taking action to combat the tactics of U.S. immigration agents amid ongoing…

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This Week in Black History: Serena Williams makes history at Wimbledon, inspiring a new generation

On July 6, 2002, the tennis world witnessed a defining moment in Black history and sports when former Compton resident…

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Attorney exposes America’s broken justice system in new legal thriller ‘The Cockfight’: Book Corner

“The Cockfight” is a gripping parable about the human cost of a broken justice system. Through visceral storytelling and a…

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‘What to the slave is the Fourth of July?’

The distance between this platform and the slave plantation from which I escaped, is considerable — and the difficulties to…

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Compton College grad breaks barriers as first female welding lead at LA steel plant

COMPTON — After working for five months at North America’s largest steel manufacturer Nucor, Compton College graduate Emily Rubio has…

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After masked agents seize Culver City vendor, community demands answers and justice

CULVER CITY — Community leaders and residents gathered and Veterans Park June 29 for a rally in support of Ambrocio…

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Affordable housing complex adds 76 units in Watts

WATTS — A 76-unit apartment complex opened June 26 in Watts as part of the ongoing transformation of Jordan Downs,…

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L.A. becomes epicenter of national immigration raids, mass protests and military deployment under Trump

Amid ramped-up deportation efforts under President Trump’s second term, California has become ground zero for immigration raid standoffs. Los Angeles,…

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Kids in the Spotlight helps foster youth heal and shine by making their own films: Making a Difference

LOS ANGELES — Tige Charity is a passionate advocate for foster youth. She co-founded the nonprofit Kids in the Spotlight…

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