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House fire delayed Anne Heche rescue efforts, report says

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Firefighters who responded to the car crash and house fire that ultimately killed actress…

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Compton firefighters stage rally outside City Hall

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local firefighters held a rally Sept. 6 to bring awareness to what…

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STREET BEAT: ‘Should President Biden forgive all student loan debt?’

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in downtown Los Angeles.  

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BOOK CORNER: Two enslaved women risk it all to save others in ‘All Aboard’

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer In Greenville, Missisippi, in 1859, Ruth and her daughter, Lila, are enslaved on a cotton…

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‘Afrokids’ cartoon seeks to boost self-esteem of children

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Educating and building the self-esteem of Black children through the use of…

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Former library becomes young adult housing complex

Wave Staff Report SOUTH WHITTIER — County Supervisor Janice Hahn joined Linc Housing, Jovenes and other county officials Aug. 31…

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This Week in Black History

September 12, 1992 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour…

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LAUSD back on line after weekend cyberattack

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District experienced a “fairly normal school day” Sept. 6…

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Singer Avril Lavigne receives Walk of Fame star

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Aug. 31 honoring eight-time Grammy-nominated…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: 9/11 conspiracy theories still around

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist You can bet on it. On the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001…

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