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Leimert Park, libraries and parks to anchor weeklong Juneteenth celebrations across L.A.

Erin HerrifordJune 13, 2025June 13, 202507 mins

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the end of slavery, will be observed throughout the region beginning…

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Cornel West chooses Melina Abdullah as VP

Wave ProductionApril 11, 2024April 11, 202405 mins

Wave Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — Longshot presidential hopeful Cornel West has chosen Melina Abdullah — a founding…

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Festival marks 10th anniversary of Black Lives Matter

Wave ProductionJuly 20, 2023010 mins

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — It was billed as the People’s Justice Festival.  Hundreds of people gathered…

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TOP NEWS STORY OF 2022: Latino officials recorded making racist remarks

Wave Staff DonDecember 29, 2022017 mins

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — It was a meeting in October 2021 of Latino leaders called to…

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‘I’m here to celebrate her; I’m so happy she won’

Wave Staff DonDecember 15, 202205 mins

By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — The South Los Angeles community gathered together Dec. 10 to celebrate the…

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Festive mood to mark Bass inauguration

Wave Staff DonDecember 8, 2022December 12, 202207 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Karen Bass’ formal introduction as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles will…

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Bass says she’s ready to tackle homelessness issue

Wave Staff DonNovember 23, 202209 mins

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In her first speech as Los Angeles’ mayor-elect, Karen Bass pledged to begin addressing…

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Local activists offer advice to incoming mayor

Wave Staff DonNovember 23, 202209 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A successful first term for Karen Bass as mayor of Los Angeles…

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De León maintains he will not resign

Wave Staff DonOctober 27, 2022013 mins

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Kevin de León continued to insist he has no intention of resigning…

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PLOT TWIST: Curren Price denies being invited to controversial 2021 meeting of Latino activists

Wave Staff DonOctober 27, 202207 mins

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Embattled City Councilman Kevin de León may have caused further damage to…

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