August 24, 1950 Chicago attorney and social worker Edith Sampson is named the first Black person to be appointed a U.S. delegate to the United […]
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Legislature honors Lakers legend Michael Cooper
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Michael Cooper speaks at a reception for him at the California State Museum Aug. 5 in Sacramento. Cooper was honored by the Assembly and Senate at the State Capitol earlier that day. He will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in October.
Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey
Sacramento State is home to first Black Honors College
The inaugural class of the Sacramento State Black Honors College, shown here along with campus and national leaders, was introduced at a ceremony Aug. 8 marking the opening of the new first-of-its-kind education initiative.
Photo by Andrea Price courtesy of Sacramento State
Actor Jay Ellis says writing memoir was ‘cathartic’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Actor Jay Ellis, best known for his role as “Lawrence” in the HBO hit series “Insecure,” and as Lt. Reuben […]
Vince Vaughan receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Vince Vaughan receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug. 12. The ceremony came two days before the premiere of Vaughn’s latest project, Apple TV’s ‘Bad Monkey.’
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
ON THE MONEY: Preparation beats prediction in endowment investments
While the extensive list of 401(k) options may seem daunting, it’s important to remember that you have the power to choose.
Leaders spread anti-hate message after school incident
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell speaks at an Aug. 8 news conference outside El Marino Language School in Culver City after a recent hate incident at the school. Two juveniles have been arrested for breaking a classroom window and vandalism that included graffiti using hate speech targeting the Black and LGBT communities.
400,000 students return to school at LAUSD campuses
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho addresses students at the Girls Academic Leadership Academy in South Los Angeles on the first day of school Aug. 12. The district welcomed back more than 400,000 students returning to school this week.
Mayor Bass returns from Paris with Olympic flag
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles hold the Olympic flag during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris Aug. 11. Bass returned to Los Angeles Aug. 12 with the flag in her possession.
Latino political trailblazer Richard Alatorre dies
Former Los Angeles City Councilman and state Assembly member Richard Alatorre died Aug. 13 at the age of 81. He was a key figure at boosting Latino representation at all levels of government in the state.