By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The city of Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission held a public hearing at the California African American […]
Tag: California African-American Museum
‘Black Panther’ celeb to highlight CAAM comic book fest
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — African American fans of comic books are expected to flock to the California African American Museum from […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: EmpowHer helps teen girls become confident
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Columnist Dawn L. Brown believes in the work being done at EmpowHer Institute so much that two years ago, she agreed […]
FREEDOM FESTIVAL: After two years of COVID, Juneteenth celebrations resume
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — After two years of limited celebrations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Los Angeles and the rest […]
THE Q&A: Museum director wears her art on her sleeve
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Ever since she was a kid, Cameron Shaw wanted to be “a million different things.” As a youngster, the Los […]
Buffalo Soldiers featured in new exhibit at CAAM
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — The California African American Museum is featuring the contributions of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers in an exhibit […]
This Week in Black History
Jan. 23, 1977 Alex Haley’s award-winning narrative “Roots” is adapted for television in a landmark mini-series that would explore black people’s forced journey from Africa […]
Kingdom Day Parade canceled for second year in a row
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — For the second year in a row, the Kingdom Day Parade celebrating the birthday of the Rev. Martin […]
HITTING THE STREETS: South Los Angeles prepares for latest CicLAvia event
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The city’s popular car-free street event known as CicLAvia is coming to South L.A., giving residents […]
This Week in Black History
December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to move to the back of a bus and give her seat to a white passenger […]