The greater Los Angeles community both mourned and celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who passed away in Los Angeles on April 5. He was 94 years old.
Dorie Ann Ladner, a formidable figure in the Civil Rights Movement known for her tenacious spirit in the face of harrowing dangers in Mississippi, including gunfire, tear gas, police dogs, and Ku Klux Klansmen, passed away on March 11, at the age 81.
Spiritual children of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray offer reflections on the personal impact of his ministry on their lives.
Beloved Los Angeles pastor, civil rights leader and community activist Reverend Doctor Cecil Murray died Friday night, on April 5.
Dr. Donald R. Ware, M.D., of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the age of 75. He was a devoted Cardiologist at Brotman Medical Center, known for his exceptional care and compassion towards his patients.
Loreanzo Malray passed away relatively peacefully at his home in Ladera Heights, Los Angeles, California. He was nearly 99 years old when he passed on January 29. His ceremony was held at Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary on Friday March 8.
Flowers King McClennan, longtime Los Angeles resident and beloved LAUSD educator, passed suddenly on February 16. She was 95 years old.
Lena Thomas was born on July 28, 1937, to the late William and Lena Thomas in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the youngest sister and the fifth of nine children.
Eric Mays, a dedicated city council member renowned for his activism during the infamous Flint, Michigan, water crisis and a history of disruptive behavior at public meetings, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 65. City officials made the announcement, but they did not disclose the cause of the death.
Stan Johnson, a beloved figure in the Dorsey High School track and field community and the father of current Dorsey Head Football Coach Stafon Johnson, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 63 years old.
Bobbie Jean intellect and tenaciousness influenced many elected officials to collaborate with her on initiatives to aid disenfranchised groups of people. Her career is full of courageous actions she undertook on behalf of her community
Dr. Russell T. Jackson, a noted physician at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center for many years, made his transition to his heavenly home on Christmas Day, 2023.
Isadore Hall, Jr., the father of transitioned on December 28, 2023. He was 81 years old.
Last week, the Pasadena community lost a towering symbol of leadership and courage, Joe C. Hopkins. A lawyer, activist, publisher, husband and father, Hopkins passed away on Oct. 31 after decades of dedicated service to the community.
Heaven has summoned our dear beloved brother and true friend – a person all would be blessed to have known! Lenny Terrell – beloved brother, friend, and confidant – was a shining light for so many people, as he was quite creative and always looking for ways to make life better for all he knew. The Terrell’s II Barber Shop and Beauty Salon in Inglewood was much more than a place to get a haircut or a hairstyle. In fact, it was a place made comfortable for the discussion of a variety of topics from politics to religion and