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Common to launch Black History Month at area mall

Wave Staff and Wire Reports CULVER CITY — Grammy-winning recording artist Common will headline the inaugural Black History Month celebration…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ comes to Netflix Jan. 29

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment writer After a triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with focal point Lionel…

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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers on a roll after 127-116 defeat of Lakers

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Barely at the halfway point of the season, Los Angeles’ two professional basketball teams met…

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BOOK CORNER: Father and daughters explore local parks in series of books

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Hang’n with the Girls,” by Morris Brown, is an exciting 11-book series that chronicles the…

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This Week in Black History January 29, 2009

President Barack Obama signs his first bill as president of the United States. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of…

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STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think our political system working?’

Lillian Rourke Los Angeles “No, but it’s what we have. Most people don’t trust it and don’t vote. That’s what…

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Former sheriff answers questions about deputy gangs

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After defying subpoenas to testify under oath about deputy gangs, former Los Angeles County…

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Mitchell-Heard to head Los Angeles Urban League

Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Urban League has announced the appointment of Cynthia Mitchell-Heard as its new president…

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Civil rights legend James Lawson honored in South L.A. 

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Legendary civil rights leader the Rev. James M. Lawson was honored…

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Newsom paints more optimistic budget than projected

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $291 billion spending plan to the California…

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