Joe Louis, W.E.B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall and Much More See that house across the street? It may not look so fancy, but it may […]
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Festivals preview gems for upcoming movie season
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Film festival season is in effect and offers optimism for moviegoers who have been missing as of late from the […]
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 […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Davis, Boseman shine in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The long gestating film version of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is at last […]
Jazz greats celebrate Parker’s centennial
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Aug. 28 would have been the 100th birthday of Charlie “Bird” Parker, one of the most legendary jazz musicians […]