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BOOK CORNER: Author writes story of resiliency  and human kind in ‘Road to Elysium’

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Ken Hines who has experienced unspeakable tragedy, now finds himself haunted by the attempt of…

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This Week in Black History

July 8, 2000 Venus Williams defeats defending champion Lindsay Davenport to win her first Wimbledon women’s singles title. The Compton…

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STREET BEAT: ‘What did you think of the affirmative action decision?’

Logan Langlois Nashville “It’s abysmal. It is an excuse to work against progress that has been made in affirmative action.…

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City Council honors former mayor with Tom Bradley Day

City proclaims  July 1 as Tom Bradley Day Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The City Council has…

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Comedian Kevin Hart opens new Hart House near USC 

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — Comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart was on hand June 21 for…

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Price a no-show at meetings after suspension is delayed

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s decision on June 23 to not suspend Ninth District…

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Ridley-Thomas attorneys ask judge to vacate conviction

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge heard arguments June 26 in former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Chief must use mandate to oust bad cops

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist  One of the worst kept secrets about law enforcement in California, especially Los Angeles,…

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City raises taxpayer’s share of transit connector costs

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The City Council has unanimously approved the city Finance Department’s request to…

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Two actresses alternate playing Tina Turner in touring musical

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Naomi Rodgers and Zurin Villanueva couldn’t believe it when they got the news. They screamed…

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