By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The South Los Angeles community gathered together Dec. 10 to celebrate the election of Karen Bass as […]
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‘VILE’ AND ‘UNACCEPTABLE’: Racial remarks cause City Hall turmoil, backlash
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Curren Price expressed interest in the job of City Council president this week after […]
Candidates for sheriff seek to impress voters in public forum
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A public safety forum Sept. 12 gave the Black community a chance to evaluate if Alex Villanueva […]
Residents recall pain, anger of ’92 riots
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Thirty years later, people who were there still recall the shock and fury they felt when […]
L.A. RIOTS REVISITED: Events planned to commemorate anniversary of 1992 civic unrest
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Thirty years after the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles resulted in 63 deaths and more than […]
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 […]
Town hall participants learn how to receive financial help
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With thousands of residents reeling from losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and who are now […]