Nicole Beharie and Andre Holland costar in ‘Love, Brooklyn,’ a film by Rachel Holder that depicts love relationships in a gentrified neighborhood in Brooklyn. Critic […]
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Actor Gary Oldman leaves his prints at TCL Chinese Theatre
Actor Gary Oldman left his hand and footprints in the cement at TCL Chinese Theatre Aug. 22. The British actor won the best actor Oscar […]
BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Jermaine Dupri has sound advice on breaking into music
Jermaine Dupri talks about finding success in the music business and life itself. Courtesy photo By Bill VaughanEntertainment WriterMusic industry giant JERMAINE DUPRI continues to […]
This Week in Black History
August 30, 1967The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon Johnson. Marshall, who argued before the […]
Former California prison guard sentenced to 224 years for inmate assaults
CHOWCHILLA — A former correctional officer at one of California’s largest women’s prisons was sentenced to 224 years behind bars for sexually assaulting nine female […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant vows to continue Target boycott despite CEO change
ATLANTA — Target’s leadership change will not end Pastor Jamal Bryant’s fight for accountability as he continues pushing the company to honor its promises to […]
Federal Reserve’s only Black woman governor refuses Trump’s resignation demand
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected Donald Trump’s demand that she resign over mortgage fraud allegations, saying she will not be pressured to […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What power do people really have?’
What power do the people really have? This question resonates strongly in a time when many are grappling with the role of citizens in shaping […]
Iconic West Hollywood restaurant founder Dan Tana dies at 90
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Diners at the iconic Dan Tana’s restaurant are being encouraged to sign a guest book this week in honor of its namesake […]
West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station appoints new captain to lead community policing efforts
WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is welcoming Fanny Lapkin as the new captain of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station. Lapkin began her appointment Aug. 17. […]