By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The life and legacy of Raven Wilkinson — the first African-American woman to dance for a major […]
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Clergy conduct prayer sevice for embattled councilman
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Two days before he went on trial on federal corruption charges, suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas […]
SoCal now a top venue for human trafficking
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Southern California has become a top destination for human trafficking, making it one of the most lucrative […]
Rodney King’s daughter explains his impact on U.S.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the middle daughter of Rodney King, Lora King grew up knowing notoriety. The founder of the […]
Benefit concert planned for survivors of South L.A. house fire
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A fundraiser for the family that was devastated by a house fire last month that left […]
‘Barbershop Lounge’ explores state of Black men in L.A.
Community Coalition event allows men to express themselves By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When it comes to expressing opinions, the barbershop […]
Watts Towers Arts Center celebrates milestone anniversaries
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WATTS — The Watts Towers Art Center campus is currently featuring a virtual celebration of milestone events to honor four […]
Black and Asian youths complete solidarity mural
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Dozens of teens, members of the Black and Asian Pacific Islander (API) Solidarity group, gathered Oct. 9 to […]
County supervisors vote to phase out oil drilling
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors has voted to begin the process of phasing out oil drilling on […]
TEC Leimert Park examines technolgy opportunities for minorities
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Technology is exploding around the world, and Los Angeles is emerging as one of the major cities […]