By Naomi McSwain Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leaders of what are apparently the only two local private nonprofits founded after the civil unrest […]
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LA foster youth connect with colleges and community at Biddy Mason resource fair
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — More than 100 former and current foster care youth are expected to attend the Biddy Mason Charitable […]
Alzheimer’s caregivers share stories of stress, heartache
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — It’s called the long goodbye, the prolonged period between diagnosis and death from Alzheimer’s disease. For caregivers, […]
Black women now fueling the fight for economic justice
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer As most people in the Black community can testify, Black women historically have taken care of business, holding down […]
Melanin Market connects black businesses with consumers
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — Kris Hibler-Smith and Jay Funtila, are two young Black men who have always had the desire to […]
Nonprofit art program engages Leimert Park community
Q&A KAREN MACK By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — There is nothing ordinary about LA Commons. Far from it. Founded in 2003, by […]
Black dance in L.A. deserves community support
By Starlett Quarles Contributing Columnist The Lula Washington Dance Theater has been a cultural and artistic staple in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. […]
LeBron James responds to comments by L.A. sheriff
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged […]
Actor Chadwick Boseman mourned by colleagues, fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Hollywood and the Black community are mourning the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, the charismatic star of “Black Panther” […]
Community Claims Victory In Shopping Center Battle
BALDWIN HILLS — Black community leaders took a victory lap this week in response to the news that CIM Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate […]