Organization’s leader allegedly has bought four homes worth about $3.2 million By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors […]
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Foundation provides laptops to needy students
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The eyes of several young people were brimming with excitement April 10 when they gathered at Ladera […]
Venice Beach mat increases accessibility
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Venice Beach is becoming more accessible to visitors, especially those who have difficulty crossing the sand. The Los Angeles […]
‘Should all Minneapolis police officers receive the same sentence?
STREET BEAT Dr. Perry Crouch Los Angeles “Yes, because they were standing around when people were telling Derek Chauvin to take his knee off George […]
L.A. council votes to seek remedies to fund Exide cleanup
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion to seek legal remedies to obtain clean-up funding and accountability […]
This Week in Black History
April 13, 1997 Orange County native Eldrick “Tiger” Woods shoots a record-breaking18-under-par, beating the second-place finisher by 12 strokes and becoming the youngest (age 21) […]
Author highlights power of choice in shaping one’s personal destiny
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Oh SLAP! My Choices Determine My Destiny!: The #1 Guide to Making Better Decisions and Living a Self […]
O’Farrell calls for reports on Echo Park conditions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake after a large homeless encampment developed during […]
WeHo to celebrate National Poetry Month in April
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city will observe National Poetry Month in April with a variety of events and exhibitions honoring poets and […]
Inner-City Arts helps students become creative
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Collette Williams Alleyne, the chief education officer for Inner-City Arts, knows firsthand how important it is for […]