Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

This Week in Black History

August 24, 1950 Chicago attorney and social worker Edith Sampson is named the first black person to be appointed a…

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BEN CALDWELL Q&A: ‘Father’ of Leimert Park reflects on his chosen path

By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Ben Caldwell is often referred to as the father of Leimert Park. He’s…

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L.A. DIGEST: Leimert Park plans virtual Festival of Masks

Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — This year’s Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks at the Leimert Park…

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Inglewood district sets school schedules for distance learning

By John W. Davis, Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The continued threat of COVID-19 has caused the Inglewood Unified School District to…

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SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers lose playoff opener to Portland; Clippers win

By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer I often get irritated with Dodgers fans who are quick to criticize players after a bad…

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Voters get chance to restore affirmative action in November

By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A local student set the foundation for voters to have an opportunity to…

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RxREPORT: Ventilators can lead to ARDS

By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Dr. Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, is a world-renowned pulmonary physician-scientist, an endowed professor of medicine…

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Staff Sues Riverside Hospital for Inadequate COVID-19 Protections

USPS staffing shortages are exacerbating coronavirus concerns about social distancing. A group of staff at Riverside Community Hospital are suing…

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Sheriff Villanueva to discipline deputies for gang involvement

By 2UrbanGirls, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he will take disciplinary action against deputies accused of being…

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‘What do you think of Kamala Harris’ nomination?’

STREET BEAT Kirk B. Stewart Culver City “I’m 100% for her. She has the right attitude. She seems to be…

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