Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Pioneer Black firefighters have legacy of perseverance 

By Edward Henderson  Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The legacy of Black firefighters in California is built on stories of…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Pam Grier to curate her own channel with Soul Flix 

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Editor Legendary actress and activist Pam Grier has partnered with Free TV Networks to cultivate and…

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METRO DIGEST: Supervisor honors doctor for 59 years of service

Staff and Wire Reports  LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of…

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Lynwood schools enhance safety with new security measures

Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — The Lynwood Unified School District is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of…

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Performers announced for March 2 Academy Awards

Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE will perform March…

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BOOK CORNER: Author shares lessons learned through her own journey of life

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Legacy of Life Lessons,” by Precedere Wilson, is an insightful and reflective book that emphasizes…

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This Week in Black History Feb. 29, 1940

Los Angeles actress-activist Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American to win a coveted Academy Award when she captures Best…

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Video shows Black woman being slapped by security guard 

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activists are trying to locate a Black woman who was seen in…

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Watts residents want pipes tested for lead 

By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer WATTS — Local residents concerned about lead contamination in their homes want city and state…

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Author Walter Mosley to appear at L.A. Central Library

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Author Walter Mosley will make a special appearance at the Los Angeles…

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