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- Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
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Tito Jackson, Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
Funeral services were pending Monday, Sept. 16, for Tito Jackson, one of the members of the influential pop group The …
History Made at L.A. City Hall As Olympic and Paralympic Flags Are Unveiled
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass marked the historic installation of the Olympic and Paralympic flags at Los Angeles City Hall …
Central Avenue Jazz Festival Set for September 21
The 29th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., on …
Mabrey Scores 26; Sun Defeat Sparks 86-66
Marina Mabrey tied a career-high with six three-pointers to go along with a season-high 26 points off the bench and …
Fairfax Beats LA High During Centennial Celebration
Fairfax High School celebrated their 100th anniversary with a victory when they defeated Los Angeles High School 18-14 on Friday.
Sparks Have Historic Game Against Storm
The Los Angeles Sparks battled aggressively in their 82-90 loss to the fifth-ranked Seattle Storm. Sparks players hit milestones in …
The Anansi Writers Workshop is Still in Good Hands
The workshop in Leimert Park continues to be a resource for writers across Los Angeles.
2nd Annual Jazz and Blues Festival Celebrates Barbara Morrison
Leimert Park buzzed with excitement on Saturday, September 7, as the community gathered to celebrate the legacy of the legendary …
Why Suicide Among Youth is Raising Red Flags, Recognize Symptoms to Save Lives
Although suicide is a concern among all age groups, the return to in-person learning and the role social media plays …
Kappa Pasadena Alumni Chapter Hosts White Linen Casino Night
The Sudduth Holiday Foundation in conjunction with the Pasadena Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrated its 3rd annual White …
Daughrity, Bramble and Riley Unite to Launch So Cal Premier Property Management
So Cal Premier Property Management specializes in managing a wide range of commercial properties including retail properties, office buildings, mixed-use …
National News
Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the …
2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day
The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women possibly elected to the chamber, …
Historic Celebration of Black Excellence at the White House
On Friday, September 13, the White House South Lawn transformed into a historic celebration of Black excellence, bringing together actors, …
Condolences for Civil Rights Activist & Philanthropist Sybil Morial
Friends, family members and leaders from across the nation all send condolences to the Morial Family following the death of …
Entertainment
Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the …
‘The Joy Ride’ Debuts in DTLA Arts District
Jesse Bliss, founding artistic director of the Roots and Wings Project (RAW), presents the world premiere of “The Joy Ride,” …
Antwon Russell the DJ – Mixing Dreams into Reality
It's 10 p.m., and the air inside The Falls Lounge is alive with electricity. Retro lights flash in time with …
‘Reasonable Doubt’ Sets the Precedent for Legal Dramas
In season 2 of the Onyx Collective and Hulu series “Reasonable Doubt,” actress Emayatzy Corinealdi stars as Jax Stewart, a …
Sports
Mabrey Scores 26; Sun Defeat Sparks 86-66
Marina Mabrey tied a career-high with six three-pointers to go along with a season-high 26 points off the bench and …
Fairfax Beats LA High During Centennial Celebration
Fairfax High School celebrated their 100th anniversary with a victory when they defeated Los Angeles High School 18-14 on Friday.
Kei Kamara Finds Unity, Success in Soccer
Los Angeles Football Club forward Kei Kamara is an elite and historic figure in the MLS. On June 22, he …
Student Athlete of the Week: Ashton Johnson
Dorsey junior Ashton Johnson is a multisport athlete, helping the Dons 4x400m relay team reach the CIF State Championship. Johnson …
Opinion
Dr. Boris E. Ricks: A Champion of Black Los Angeles
Dr. Boris ‘Bo’ Ricks suddenly passed on September 5 — shocking many of the people that knew him.
What About Poor People?
I see four classes of people. I see poor people, people doing a little better than others (on the outside), …
Capital One-Discover Merger Could Transform Communities of Color
Capital One’s ambitious community benefits plan (CBP) valued at over $265 billion, set to be rolled out over the next …
A Sensible Approach to Fixing California’s Broken Lemon Law
The California Lemon Law is an important consumer protection that allows community members to replace their family car if it …
Religion
Second Baptist Church Posts Pulpit Vacancy for Senior Pastor
The Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles (SBCLA) has posted a notice of pulpit vacancy for a Senior Pastor to …
Grant AME – L.A. Celebrates 118th Anniversary
The congregation of Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate their 118th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., …
Pleasant Hill Baptist Marks 55th Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop Washington
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will mark the 55th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Sylvester and Mrs. Earlee Washington with two services.
‘Dementia Friendly Service’ at Grant AME Focuses on Brain Health
Emphasizing the importance of brain health, Grant AME Church will hold a Dementia Friendly Service on Sunday, Sept. 15, at …