By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterLEIMERT PARK — For past years, Leimert Park has played an important role in the city’s music and cultural history.From the 1920s […]
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THE Q&A: Actors to pay tribute to jazz icons at Ford Theatre
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Actor Keith David is known for his booming voice and his resolute presence. Both will be on display […]
Musical program highlights richness of Central Avenue
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Back in the day, Central Avenue was the heart of the Black creative arts community in […]
Actress Nichelle Nichols, noted for ‘Star Trek’ role, dies
By Vince Wilson II Contributing Writer Nichelle Nichols, the actress best known for her culture-shifting role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek,” has died. […]
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Hattie McDaniel house remains West Adams landmark
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Hattie McDaniel is known for famously saying, “I’d rather play a maid than be one. I can be a maid […]