Oscar Isaac plays scientist Victor Frankenstein in writer/director Guillermo del Toro’s new take on ‘Frankenstein.’ Critic Dwight Brown likes the cinematography but says the overall […]
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High school senior senior honored for hard work, kindness
California High School senior Carter Crail was honored with an award of merit by the Whittier Union High School District school board Oct. 14. He […]
THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Jody Watley’s journey from Shalamar to independence
Jody Watley made a rare concert appearance last month, performing on the Super Legends Cruise, sailing from San Pedro to Ensenada. Watley has released a […]
BOOK CORNER: ‘Soul Train’ dancer writes her memoir
Damita Jo Freeman By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Are You That Girl on Soul Train?!” is a book that details author Damita Jo Freeman’s life […]
This Week in Black History, October 30, 1979
Richard Arrington Jr. Richard Arrington Jr. was elected as the first African-American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. He served 20 years, working to overcome Birmingham’s history […]
Bill requiring family notification of inmate death is signed
Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at the State Capitol in April. […]
Promoting her book, Jayne Kennedy appears at CAAM
Jayne Kennedy, right, talks about her career with Jemele Hill at the California African American Museum Oct. 16. Kennedy is on a book tour promoting […]
Community college students receive immigration support
Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free immigration legal aid to the […]
Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts
Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in the Head Start program from […]
How to make sure your special election ballot is counted
Shirley Weber By Shirley Weber Guest Columnist As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Proposition 50 — arguably one of […]