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Jenifer Lewis, Doug E. Fresh headline Los Angeles Urban League’s 50th awards celebration

Wave ProductionJune 10, 2025June 10, 202504 mins

Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis, known in many circles as the Mother of Black Hollywood, is among the honorees to be…

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How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A

Darlene DonloeJune 4, 2025June 5, 2025011 mins

Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24…

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Los Angeles Urban League to hold annual awards banquet

Wave ProductionMay 18, 2023May 21, 202307 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – A sold-out venue is expected for one of Michael Lawson’s final appearances…

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Harris-Dawson speaks out on council controversy

Wave Staff DonOctober 20, 2022012 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Eighth District City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson admitted he’s become more outspoken…

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Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs

Wave Staff DonSeptember 29, 202206 mins

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he…

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THE Q&A: Urban League to honor iconic civil rights leader

Wave Staff DonJune 30, 2022016 mins

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Talking to Rev. James M. Lawson is like taking a walk through a history book…

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Urban League still focused on service, equity

Wave Staff DonJune 16, 2022June 20, 2022010 mins

By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Urban League was founded — by Dr….

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Council action makes Ridley-Thomas guilty until proven innocent

Wave Staff DonMarch 11, 2022March 22, 202205 mins

By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los…

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Suspect arrested in shooting of Jacqueline Avant

Wave Staff DonDecember 2, 202107 mins

Wave Wire Services BEVERLY HILLS — A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is behind bars in connection with the Dec. 1…

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L.A. Urban League to celebrate 100th anniversary

Wave Staff P3October 22, 202104 mins

L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff and Wire Reports HOLLYWOOD — The Los Angeles Urban League will mark its 100th year with…

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