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Ridley-Thomas’ attorneys formally appeal conviction

Wave Wire Services PASADENA — Former elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas has asked a federal appeals court to reverse his fraud…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Why more mob robberies are happening

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Deshawn J. Snelson was angered, perplexed, but determined.  He was angered that a mob…

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‘Niagara Movement’ depicts early battle for civil rights

By Darlene Donloe “The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights,” an hour-long documentary by WNED PBS, delves deep…

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Garrett Morris to receive star for 87th birthday 

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Actor-comedian Garrett Morris, best known as a member of the original “Not Ready…

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Black film fest returns to Baldwin Hills

By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — The largest black film festival covering the African diaspora makes its annual return…

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Charlie Wilson gets star on  Hollywood Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Jan. 29 honoring Grammy-nominated artist…

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Historical plaque reported stolen from Bruce’s Beach

Wave Wire Services MANHATTAN BEACH — Police here are searching for the person or people who stole a bronze plaque…

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Former school board member Margaret Bowers dies

By Tanu Henry  Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Funeral services for former Inglewood school board member Margaret Richards-Bowers will be held…

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Black audiences fail to support films about Blacks

By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — It’s awards season in the entertainment industry and this year there is a…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Taraji P. Henson, others up for 2044 ABFF Honors

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The sixth American Black Film Festival Honors announced Garrett Morris (“Saturday Night Live,” “Martin”), Taraji…

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