Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

BOOK CORNER: Ex-South L.A. minister writes book about Simon of Cyrene

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Simon of Cyrene: The Crossbearer of Jesus Who Was the Only African Eyewitness to the…

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This Week in Black History March 20, 1948

Los Angeles actor James Baskett becomes the first Black man to receive an Academy Award when he wins an honorary…

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STREET BEAT: ‘Who do you feel had a big impact on women’s history?’

Mark Ramos Culver City “Eleanor Roosevelt did a lot of things that she didn’t get credit for. I think she…

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‘Dolls of Hope’ project inspires children affected by AIDS 

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — Dr. Cynthia Davis has used her occupation — she’s the director of the…

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New Ebony Alert system is working, bill’s author says

From California Black Media INGLEWOOD — The Ebony Alert, a statewide system that has been implemented to notify the public…

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Black officials react to Biden’s State of the Union

By Tanu Henry Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — In a wide-ranging and impassioned speech that covered broad political ground, President Joe…

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November runoff will be test for Hutt, Yoo

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Primary election results for the District 10 seat in the Los Angeles…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Fraudulent crime numbers hurt Gascón

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist  Here were the facts about crime in Los Angeles in 2023. The number of…

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ON THE MONEY: Most Americans flunk their retirement literacy exam

By John Grace  Contributing Columnist Let me take a moment to set the stage. Do you think you are an above-average…

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Lenny Kravitz gets Walk of Fame star

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled March 12 honoring Lenny Kravitz…

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