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SPORTS DIGEST:  Dodgers get their man, sign superstar Shohei Ohtani 

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer When the Dodgers truly want someone, they go get him. And pay him. In 2020,…

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BOOK CORNER: Poet explores artistic identity, love, desire in new collection

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “A Throat Full of Forest-Dirt,” by Bri Stokes, is a poignant work of poetry that…

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STREET BEAT: ‘What is your favorite holiday memory?”

  Priscilla Gayles Gardena “Christmas is my favorite time of year. … Getting together with family, smelling the food cooking,…

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Growing number of Blacks claim American Indian lineage 

By Lila Brown  Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A growing number of Black Americans, relying on newly digitized federal records and…

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President appoints California woman to African Diaspora Council

By McKenzie Jackson Contributing Writer SANTA CLARA — African Diaspora Network founder and Executive Director Almaz Negash has uplifted and…

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Bass seeks ‘cultural designation’ for Leimert Park

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Local business owners got a visit Dec. 5 from Los Angeles Mayor…

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Audra McDonald to be Rose Parade grand marshal

Wave Staff and Wire Reports PASADENA — Singer, actress and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald has been named the…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Antisemitism is back on America’s table

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist One week after the Hamas slaying of hundreds of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7,…

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D.A. investigates possible conflict of interest for councilman

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing a complaint that a…

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FPPC opens investigation into Compton mayor over hero pay

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — State election regulators are investigating allegations that Mayor Emma Sharif may have…

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