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D.A. forms team to investigate use-of-force incidents

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — District Attorney George Gascón has announced the formation of an independent team to reexamine…

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‘Should Juneteenth become a formal holiday?’

STREET BEAT Kathi Houston-Berryman Los Angeles “We need to put thought and research into it.  I’m not opposed to adding…

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This Week in Black History

June 24, 1936 Bethune-Cookman College President Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, is named director of negro…

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Paramount to allow local groups to seek additional funding

Wave Staff Report PARAMOUNT — Service clubs wishing to conduct community-wide events may request additional funds from the city if…

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Summer water activities can be safe in post-COVID world

By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer With the first day of summer just around the corner and hot temperatures already…

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Former Maywood officials plead not guilty in corruption case

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A former Maywood city councilman, city manager and building and planning director pleaded not…

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Author draws parallel between Bible, coronavirus pandemic in new book

BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Paul’s Shoes: Walking in the Shoes of Apostle Paul during a Global Pandemic,”…

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Appeals court extends stay in homelessness suit

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court has extended a stay of a judge’s ruling ordering the…

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For two local women, COVID led to a sweet career

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Lara Adekoya and Shica Little were both thriving in their respective careers before COVID-19 picked…

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Entertainer helps foster youth through her foundation

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Comedienne, author and actress Tiffany Haddish, currently the host of the CBS…

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