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L.A. council eyes city-owned bank to fund affordable housing, small business and local services
LOS ANGELES — Three Los Angeles City Council members have introduced a motion to fund a feasibility study for a proposed public bank, which supporters […]
California ‘reparations’ bills provide limited relief for Black families seeking housing justice: The Bottom Line
Descendants of former slaves would be eligible for housing payouts from the state under a pair of bills approved by California lawmakers last week. The […]
GRAMMY Museum to host Tech N9ne for conversation and performance ahead of new album release
The GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles will host independent hip-hop artist Tech N9ne for an evening of conversation and live music on June 26. […]
New findings reveal L.A. wildfires’ lasting impact on coastline and ocean health
The damage from this year’s Los Angeles wildfires extends far beyond burned neighborhoods and hillsides, new research shows. At a roundtable in San Pedro this […]
Memoir offers faith-based guide for women to overcome heartbreak, rebuild after trauma: Book Corner
“The D.I.V.A. Herself: I Survived My Mess,” by La Shawn Denise Witt, is a story of transformation, resilience and faith. “It chronicles the raw and […]
Comedian Ricky Gervais gets star on Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled May 30 honoring comedian Ricky Gervais for a television career best known to […]
Parade caps three-day Pride Festival in West Hollywood
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Three fun-filled days honoring the LGBT community concluded June 1 with West Hollywood’s annual Pride Parade, featuring music, dancers, floats and marching […]
Stevie Wonder brings star power to KJLH Women’s Health Expo in Long Beach
R&B superstar Stevie Wonder drew a crowd of fans and community members as he made the rounds at the 25th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Expo, […]
Cardi B to receive ASCAP’s Voice of the Culture Award in Los Angeles: TASTY CLIPS
Cardi B, the Grammy Award-winning performer currently living her best life on The Riviera with new beau, NFL superstar Stefon Diggs of the New England […]