LYNWOOD — A new chapter is developing in the Lynwood Unified School District following the appointment of Patrick Gittisriboongul as the district’s new superintendent. Described […]
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South L.A. nonprofit uses gardening therapy to help community heal from grief
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Lawson was only 24 years old when her mother died. “She suffered from adult onset diabetes,” Lawson said. “She had to […]
New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now on display at the Autry […]
Inside the latest fallout from ongoing immigration raids across Los Angeles
SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES — Many of the cities in this part of Los Angeles County continue to be impacted by the federal crackdown on illegal […]
Are immigrants a problem in this country?: Street Beat
The debate over immigration continues to shape the national conversation in 2025, with passionate voices on all sides. As the United States faces economic shifts, […]
L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and by unveiling artwork that will […]
As ICE raids escalate, Black Angelenos debate solidarity with Latino immigrants
LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No King’s Day protest, waving Mexican […]
Wellington Webb’s 1991 election made history as Denver’s first Black mayor: This Week in Black History
On June 18, 1991, Denver voters made history by electing Wellington Webb as the city’s first African-American mayor. Webb’s victory marked a turning point not […]
California senator handcuffed at L.A. press event shares firsthand account
WASHINGTON — Five days after he was forcibly removed from a West Los Angeles news conference being held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, […]
After No Kings Day, L.A. weighs protest’s impact and response
LOS ANGELES — Police arrested 38 people were during the No Kinds Day protest in downtown Los Angeles June 14, when tens of thousands of […]