This Week in Black History
January 3, 1973 Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is sworn-in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming California’s first African-American congresswoman. She…
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Autumn Burke resigns from 62nd Assembly District post
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Assemblywoman Autumn R. Burke has resigned her post, effective Feb. 1. She…
This Week in Black History
January 3, 1973 Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming California’s first African-American congresswoman….
Ridley-Thomas faces novice in Council District 10 race
By Stephen Wyer Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Homelessness and a looming eviction crisis are among the issues in City…
Former Assemblywoman Gwen Moore dies
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Gwen Moore, who served South Los Angeles in the state Assembly for…
