By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in the history of the Olympics was honored by her alma […]
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CHURCHES AT A CROSSROADS: Waning attendance stifling some churches as many parishioners opt to worship online
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — As the pandemic wanes, the doors of most of the city’s Black churches have reopened, but […]
House of architect Paul Williams gets historic designation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council Feb. 16 approved a historic-cultural monument designation for the 30-year home of master architect Paul Revere […]
LAUSD’s Black students need help recovering from pandemic
By Alicia Montgomery Guest Columnist The following is an open letter to Alberto Carvalho, the incoming superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Dear […]
USC hires Lincoln Riley as new football coach
Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley was formally introduced Nov. 29 as USC’s head football coach, with the university president comparing him to […]
Author revisits her journey growing up in South L.A.
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Girlz ‘N the Hood: A Memoir of Mama in South Central Los Angeles,” by Mary Hill-Wagner, is a […]
Medical mentorship: women leading by example
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer Every four years, January marks the presidential inauguration. This year’s inauguration gave the country its female vice president. After […]
COVID-19 cases on the rise in LA County
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer County health officials are concerned over what appears to be an upward trend in COVID-19 cases. L.A. County’s “R” number, […]
Governor Newsom Releases New Reopening Plan
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer The L.A. city attorney’s office has filed charges against the Hollywood Hills party hosts who violated social-distancing orders. At today’s […]
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue downward trend in L.A. County
By Emily Jo Wharry, Contributing Writer Unemployed Californians will receive an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits. L.A. County’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates […]