Juneteenth celebration attracts a crowd as Leimert Park reopens By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The Juneteenth celebration here took on special meaning […]
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For two local women, COVID led to a sweet career
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Lara Adekoya and Shica Little were both thriving in their respective careers before COVID-19 picked up Los Angeles turned it […]
Proposed school will offer innovative learning
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Students in South Los Angeles will be exposed to new career paths and opportunities through a first-class […]
Crop Swap LA founder turns front yards into microfarms
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer VIEW PARK — It’s early Wednesday morning and there’s a cool crispness in the air as a group of gardeners […]
Organization spreads the word about foster youth
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The Children’s Action Network is in the business of changing children’s lives. Using the power of the entertainment community, the […]
Leimert Park merchants leader seeks united community
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Aminah Muhammad has been the owner and operator of Queen Aminah’s, a “cultural clothing” store in Leimert […]
Area man is first Black to receive full face transplant
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Robert Chelsea’s life was changed forever the night of Aug. 5, 2013, when a drunk driver on […]
Johnny’s West Adams adds live music to menu
Eatery to offer Friday night live music this summer By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer WEST ADAMS — The West Adams Boulevard neighborhood just east of […]
Dream Foundation fulfills final wishes of terminally ill
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer There is a quote that says, “In the end, all we have left are memories.” The Dream […]
Entertainers remember pioneering comedian Paul Mooney
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Paul Mooney, the legendary comedian, actor and writer known for his sharp-tongued, no-holds-barred stand-up routines on racism […]