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BOOK CORNER: Battles of American West are focus of historical novel

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Bone Necklace,” by Julia Sullivan, is a new novel inspired by the true story of…

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This Week in Black History

August 9, 1936 Alabama native James Cleveland Owens, later nicknamed “Jesse,” wins four gold medals in track and field at…

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Ridley-Thomas sues to restore City Council salary

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mounting financial hardship for suspended Los Angeles 10th District City Councilman Mark…

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Councilman calls out Sixth Street Bridge vandals

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Bemoaning the “rude, inexcusable, immature, self-absorbed behavior” that has forced multiple closures of the…

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Actress Nichelle Nichols, noted for ‘Star Trek’ role, dies

By Vince Wilson II Contributing Writer Nichelle Nichols, the actress best known for her culture-shifting role as Lt. Nyota Uhura…

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Dodgers icon Vin Scully, a voice for the ages, dies

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers from the time they moved to Los…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Interest rate increase widens wealth gap

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist On July 27, the Federal Reserve governors raised interest rates. The ¾% interest rate…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove bring original docuseries to Audible

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has tapped comics Kevin Hart and…

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‘HISTORIC’ MOMENTS: Millions of iconic images, recordings from Ebony, Jet slated to be archived

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — If only a single source existed where you could find 70-plus years…

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Inglewood puts health care minimum wage measure on November ballot

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — After a lengthy public discussion July 19, the Inglewood City Council voted to…

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