By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Renovated Magic Johnson Park will reopen to public in November SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas teamed up with […]
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Q&A: SOPHIA NAHLI ALLISON: Filmmaker talks about her Latasha Harlins documentary
By Faith Petrie Contributing Writer The 1992 Los Angeles riots made national news during a time of civil unrest. South Los Angeles residents took to […]
SoLA Contemporary offers local artists a showcase
By Faith Petrie Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After almost nine months of planning through a flurry of Zoom, phone calls and texts in […]
Drew University receives state grant
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received $7.2 million in funding from the […]
Kizzee family attorney says ‘sounds like an execution’
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Dismissing the sheriff’s department release of videos and information surrounding the Westmont shooting of Dijon Kizzee by two […]
Library offers virtual tutoring, job prep
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Public Library and local nonprofit Dynasty United Youth Association have launched a new […]
Deputies arrest protesters outside sheriff’s station
Four nights of protest follow shooting death of Dijon Kizzee By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A fourth consecutive night of protests outside […]
Urban Tech Connect will be virtual affair this year
By Alysha Conner Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A technology conference designed to bridge the gap for under-represented communities, will rely on the latest technology […]
PATTERN OF ABUSES
Waters calls for attorney general to investigate latest killing by deputies By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters is calling […]
Family opens Bell Garden’s first Afro-Mexican restaurant
BELL GARDENS — The Irra family celebrated the grand opening of Tamales Elena y Antojitos at 8101 Garfield Ave. July 15, one of the few […]