Waters withdraws support for Inglewood Transit Connector
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — In the same week the City Council awarded a contract to a…
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Black actress to portray Miss Scarlet in ‘Clue’ at Ahmanson
Michelle Elaine, left, plays Miss Scarlet in ‘Clue,’ which opens July 30 at the Ahmanson Theater. She is the first Black actress to play the role in a national touring company.
Black German conductor to debut at Hollywood Bowl
Kevin John Edusei, shown conducting in England last month, conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl July 30. It will be the German-born conductor’s first appearance at the bowl.
STREET BEAT: ‘Is America ready for a Black female president?’
Charles Coodie Los Angeles “Yes. I think she would be a lot more caring. … I think she would probably…
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘The Piano Lesson’ is about family to Denzel
Denzel Washington, pictured in a scene from the upcoming ‘Gladiator II,’ has a familial interest in the Netflix film, ‘The Piano Lesson,’ which will make its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 5-15. The movie is directed and co-written by his son Malcolm, who also stars in the film along with his siblings John David and Olivia.
Federal funds to build bridge near East L.A. school
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis were among the dignitaries at Humphreys Avenue Elementary School July 19 to announce a $10 million federal grant to help build a pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the Long Beach (710) Freeway near the school. The grant will make it safer for students walking or riding bikes to the school.
Black cowboys on horseback enter the Industry Hills Expo Center July 20 for the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. The rodeo, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls, is in its 40th year.
Lynwood councilman named to Measure A oversight board
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — City Councilman Oscar Flores has been appointed by County Supervisor Janice Hahn to the county’s…
BOOK CORNER: Author dives into self discovery in Afro-futuristic novel ‘Lucid’
By Marissa Wells Contributing writer At 22, Evan Wheat has embarked on a journey of self-discovery following his father’s sudden…
This Week In Black History
July 31, 1981 Chicago-based attorney Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard is installed as the first female president of the National Bar Association….
