By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Police and community leaders publicly called for a ceasefire Jan. 22 in an effort to curb the […]
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The Metaphor Club offers working space for Black creatives
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Going to the club has taken on a whole new meaning, one that doesn’t include a DJ, loud […]
Local cafe provides free meals to homebound seniors
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — When COVID-19 unraveled Los Angeles in March, forcing a “Safer at Home” edict from the mayor’s office, […]
They’re dancing in the streets of Leimert Park
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — On any given Saturday at 11 a.m., the sounds of African drums can be heard permeating the […]
Community alliance supports LIVWRK bid to buy mall
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer Tisha Greene, a member of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Neighborhood Alliance, and her colleagues continue to impress as […]
Black hair salons still struggling to make ends meet
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Although hair salons and barbershops have been allowed to reopen for business in L.A. County, some Black establishments […]
‘Should the government bail out the U.S. Postal Service?’
STREET BEAT Janet Curry Playa del Rey “Yes. I think the post office is a very important component. They already have a system set up […]
Festival organizer is supportive of Juneteenth holiday proposal
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When Moza Mjasiri Cooper learned that City Councilman Curren Price had filed a motion at a recent […]
BEN CALDWELL Q&A: ‘Father’ of Leimert Park reflects on his chosen path
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Ben Caldwell is often referred to as the father of Leimert Park. He’s not real keen on that […]
L.A. DIGEST: Leimert Park plans virtual Festival of Masks
Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — This year’s Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks at the Leimert Park Artwalk will be virtual due […]