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BOOK CORNER: ‘Soul Train’ dancer writes her memoir

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You That Girl on Soul Train?!” by Damita Jo Freeman is an book that…

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This Week in Black History January 4, 1853

After having been kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regained his freedom. His memoir, “Twelve Years…

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STREET BEAT: ‘What are you looking forward to in 2024?’

Christoper Alexander Las Vegas “For me, 2024 is about new beginnings and reinventing myself. I’m looking forward to new opportunities,…

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Two political icons faced legal challenges in 2023

Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two longtime elected officials were in the headlines in 2023 for the wrong…

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Coalition leader answers questions on reparations

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer  SACRAMENTO — The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California is a statewide organization…

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Legislative Black Caucus has full agenda for 2024

By Antonio Ray Harvey  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus was established in 1967 when African American…

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Car show becomes forum for transition to electric vehicles

By Maxiam Elramsisy Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the city hosted its annual car show last month at the…

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bass earns praise for first-year accomplishments

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass is ending her first year in office with several…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Lancaster incident another test for reforms

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Immediately after news broke of the slaying of 27-year-old Niani Finlayson by a Los…

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South L.A. clergy leaders call for chief’s resignation

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Clergy and civic leaders called for the resignation or removal of Los Angeles Police…

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