Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Genius of Luther Vandross captured in Grammy exhibit

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of singer Luther Vandross is…

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Assemblyman Isaac Bryan prepares for new term in Sacramento

By Joe W. Bowers Jr.  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — At 32, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, is emerging as one…

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Reflecting on 43 years of progress in the fight against AIDS

By Maxine Waters Guest Columnist World AIDS Day 2024, which was celebrated Dec. 1, is a time to reflect on…

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Don’t ignore community wisdom to solve maternal health crisis

By Dana Sherrod Guest Columnist The maternal health crisis in California and across the nation is not a new phenomenon.…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Trump’s main goal is overhauling federal government

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist President-elect Donald Trump played it seemingly for laughs. That was his quip in a Fox-TV town…

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Hochman promises ‘hard middle approach’ as new D.A.

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Nathan Hochman, who campaigned for district attorney while espousing a “hard middle approach” to…

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Kerry Washington honored with star on Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Dec. 2 honoring Kerry Washington…

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Black media key to fighting hate in U.S., leaders say

By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A robust and trusted independent media will be critical to navigating…

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Janice Hahn takes oath for final term as supervisor

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County Supervisor Janice Hahn was sworn in Dec. 2 for her third and final…

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South L.A. gets $20 million for jobs and health 

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A $20 million federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency will fund an ambitious…

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