News from communities around Los Angeles
February 16, 1970
Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the second round of their fight at Madison Square Garden to become the world heavyweight boxing champion.
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June 24, 1936 Bethune-Cookman College President Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, is named director of negro affairs for the National Youth […]
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer A year ago this time, the Lakers were still scrambling for a spot in the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers rode […]
November 6, 1962 Augustus Freeman (Gus) Hawkins of Los Angeles is elected to the U.S House of Representatives, becoming the first Black Congress member west […]