By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist Last month I introduced you to Carson native Rashard Marshell, creator of the RVM Brand and owner of four beauty […]
Tag: African-Americans
If doctors aren’t racist, the system might be
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “No physician is racist.” The storm hit the instant those words were uttered in the Journal […]
Tavis Smiley to launch local talk radio station
Dominique DiPrima will leave KJLH to host morning drive time show By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Black community in Los […]
Resident says Black Lives Matter is more than a lawn sign
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The news reports were disturbing to Michelle Weiner. First it was Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old Florida teen. […]
Waters isn’t ready to call jury’s verdict ‘a breakthrough’
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — While Black people across the country celebrated Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd last […]
‘Today, we can breathe’
Community members hope Chauvin verdict will bring changes in relations with police By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Relief, surprise, uncertainty and caution. […]
New project set to celebrate Black historic places
Getty Institute teams with L.A. Planning on three-year plan studying historic sites Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The Getty Foundation and Los […]
South L.A. residents to get free, discounted rides for vaccines
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Community Build and Lyft are joining forces to provide residents in South Los Angeles with access to […]
Republicans are trying to make voting more difficult
By Jesse Jackson Sr. Guest Columnist The right to vote is the essential foundation of democracy. Yet today, across America, there is a systematic campaign […]
Los Angeles Urban League marks its 100th anniversary
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Urban League celebrated a milestone Feb. 27 with a virtual celebration marking the organization’s […]