Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, known in many circles as the Mother of Black Hollywood, is among the honorees to be celebrated June 11 as featured […]
Tag: Los Angeles Urban League
How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A
Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Los Angeles […]
Los Angeles Urban League to hold annual awards banquet
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – A sold-out venue is expected for one of Michael Lawson’s final appearances as president of the Los […]
Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken and defiant in the aftermath […]
Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he felt his math skills were […]
THE Q&A: Urban League to honor iconic civil rights leader
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book on civil rights. He has […]
Urban League still focused on service, equity
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Urban League was founded — by Dr. A.C. Garrott, a dentist; and […]
Council action makes Ridley-Thomas guilty until proven innocent
By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los Angeles City Council members rushed […]
Suspect arrested in shooting of Jacqueline Avant
Wave Wire Services BEVERLY HILLS — A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is behind bars in connection with the Dec. 1 slaying of Jacqueline Avant, wife […]
L.A. Urban League to celebrate 100th anniversary
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — The Los Angeles Urban League will mark its 100th year with a program entitled “Centennial Nights” […]