By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — It was a celebratory affair on Sept. 16 when L. A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife […]
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‘It’ll live in infamy’
20 years later, residents recall terror of 9/11 By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Twenty years later, the memories remain for anyone who […]
Residents vow to continue fight against sale of Crenshaw Plaza
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Community residents are not ready to give up the fight for the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza a week […]
Report offers blueprint to end racism in L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A report proposing a sweeping regional agenda for addressing institutional racism in the city was the subject […]
‘This project is so unique’
Crenshaw mall’s new owners vow to honor Black culture, community By Janice Hayes Kyser and Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Aspiring Black entrepreneurs […]
Drew University receives $50 million for new building
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer WILLOWBROOK — The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received $50 million in funding from the state […]
Woman finds business success after opening during pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer PLAYA VISTA — COVID-19 has impacted thousands of business owners in Southern California who have been forced to close their […]
Nonprofit helps break color barriers in surfing
Black Girls Surf trains young women around the world By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, and enduring […]
Smiley returns to broadcasting with KBLA Talk 1580
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It’s only been on the air for a month, but already the buzz is building for […]
Chalk Repertory Theatre offers auditory play experiences
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the country grappled with the pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, members of the award-winning Los Angeles Chalk […]