Jori Cates Alexandria, Virginia “Yes. If individuals and communities hold to old traditions that do not serve us anymore, our growth is in jeopardy and […]
Tag: COVID-19
Rev. Lawson remembered as man ‘of more courage than power’
Pallbearers carry the casket of the Rev. James Lawson Jr. out of Holman United Methodist Church July 6 following a memorial service for the late civil rights icon. Lawson died June 9 at the age of 95.
Community market hosts first health festival
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer HYDE PARK — It had been three years since Hank’s Mini Market had held a large community event. Since COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 remains a threat in low-income areas
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Anselmo Peña-Loza believes COVID-19 still poses a serious threat for bus riders like him. According to him, […]
Deadline nears for county child care grant program
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With a deadline just days away, county leaders are urging licensed child care providers outside the city […]
Health officials concerned about winter ‘tripledemic’
By Maxim Elaramsisy Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Physicians and public health officials are raising alarms about a “tripledemic” happening as the holiday travel […]
COVID-19 has killed 3,000 Blacks in L.A., report says
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — More than 3,000 Black people have died from COVID-19 complications since the pandemic began in 2020 members of Black […]
County reports new surge in COVID-19 cases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals is back on the rise amid growing concerns about […]
COVID booster eligibility extended to children 5 and older
By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media SACRAMENTO — State officials have announced eligibility for the updated Moderna COVID-19 booster and the Pfizer-BioNTech booster has […]
NO MORE MERCY: City Council votes to lift protections designed to protect renters in January
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The city’s renter eviction protections due to COVID-19 hardship will be lifted at the end of January, the City […]