Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

THE Q&A: Obama presidency is subject of satirical musical ‘44’

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — American politics has had its ups and downs and so many twists and…

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Bass issues executive directive on city service requests

Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — Mayor Karen Bass signed off on an executive directive Oct. 30 aimed at decreasing…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Honorees announced for second theGrio Awards show

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Byron Allen sure knows how to throw an awards show. After last year’s successful launch…

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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers gamble Harden can lead them to title

By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Los Angeles Clippers are going all in on this season. By acquiring James Harden…

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BOOK CORNER: Authors writes devotional for family caregivers

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “The God Who Sees You: Devotional Journey for the Family Caregiver,” by Greta L. Bennett,…

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This Week in Black History November 6, 1962

Augustus Freeman Hawkins of Los Angeles is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Black member of…

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STREET BEAT: ‘How have you been affected by climate change?’

Toni Vanbuskirk San Pedro “I miss the seasons because it seems like summer is forever now. I’m not able to…

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Thinkwatts Foundation receives social equality grant

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WATTS — Brandon “Stix” Salaam Bailey, a songwriter, producer, artist, DJ, music executive, rapper and…

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‘Live Yo Life’ group inspires, empowers teen girls

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Nakiesha Scott knows what it’s like to be a teenage girl…

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NAACP asks for probe of council meeting hate incident 

By Manny Otiko  Contributing Writer SAN BERNARDINO — The local branch of the NAACP is calling on the city of…

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