Shirley Hawkins
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Entertainment
Entertainer helps foster youth through her foundation
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Comedienne, author and actress Tiffany Haddish, currently the host of the CBS…
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Community
Shuttle bus service transports residents in pilot program
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Residents can now access a fun and alternative way to travel throughout…
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Community
Probation Department program offers hope to youth
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — David had a troubled childhood. His parents, who were both addicted to…
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Lead Stories
Foundation provides laptops to needy students
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The eyes of several young people were brimming with excitement April 10…
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Community
Activists speak out against hate crimes targeting Asians
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Coming on the heels of the shooting death of six Asian women…
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Community
South L.A. organization helps community with food, resources
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Nakia Cornish, CEO and founder of the nonprofit community outreach organization…
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Lead Stories
Ex-LAPD officer speaks out on race, police misconduct
Cheryl Dorsey has written four books since her retirement By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As the…
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Entertainment
Cinematographer John Simmons showcases his art
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — John Simmons has been chronicling the joy and pain of Black America…
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Community
Los Angeles Urban League marks its 100th anniversary
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Urban League celebrated a milestone Feb. 27 with a…
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Community
Crenshaw Family YMCA offers virtual learning, laptops
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — With area schools still closed due to the coronavirus, the Crenshaw…
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