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Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins Hires Police Chief William ‘Bill’ Scott as New Police Chief and Head of Emergency Services

The DEI Deception: White Women Benefit, Black Americans Blamed

National Japanese Museum Board Condemns Trump’s Attacks on Immigration, Civil Rights and DEI

Celebrate Power of Moms at Mother’s Day Music Festival in South L.A.

Coliseum and SoFi Stadium Named Official Ceremony Venues for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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Local News

Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary

FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between …

Nate Holden, Former State Senator and L.A. Councilman, Passes at 95

The Honorable Nathaniel "Nate" Holden, former California State Senator and Los Angeles City Councilman, has passed away today, May 7, …

Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event Returns to South LA with Helicopters, Free Resources, and Family Fun

On Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event will shut …

Keeping Black-Owned Publishing Alive – Dr. Rosie Milligan Holds 29th Annual Black Writers On Tour

As the founder of Black Writers on Tour, 80-year-old Dr. Rosie Mulligan remains a passionate advocate for aspiring authors. She …

At State Capitol, Advocates Employ Storytelling, Hard Numbers to Rally Support for Maternity Health Bill

To address California’s maternity health crisis, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) authored Senate Bill (SB) …

Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins Hires Police Chief William ‘Bill’ Scott as New Police Chief and Head of Emergency Services

San Francisco Police Chief and former Los Angeles Deputy Police Chief William “Bill” Scott is coming home. Metro CEO Stephanie …

How Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Could Impact California

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are fighting over whether they should slash Medicaid funding (known as Medi-Cal in …

Celebrate Power of Moms at Mother’s Day Music Festival in South L.A.

Those who wish to attend should save the date for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the vibrant …

Chelsea Jackson: The Power Behind L.A.’s Only Black-Owned Louisiana Fried Chicken

In a city as rich and diverse as Los Angeles, food often serves as more than just sustenance—it’s a symbol …

The DEI Deception: White Women Benefit, Black Americans Blamed

falsely painting it as favoritism for Black Americans. Yet, according to experts and multiple studies, white women have long been …

Padilla Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a strong condemnation of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, calling them …

National News

Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary

FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between …

Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate

FILE - Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, waits before the State of the State address, …

Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson

FILE - Chantemekki Fortson, mother of slain Roger Fortson, a U.S. Air Force senior airman, holds …

Harris’ First Major Speech Since Election Loss is Rousing Call-to-Action

Former Vice-President Kamala Harris delivered her first extensive public remarks since her defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary

FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between …

Marvin L. Winans III Lands Breakthrough Role in Netflix’s Black Romance Series

Marvin Lawrence Winans III—affectionately known as Three—steps into a breakthrough role as Jaden Edwards in Netflix’s highly anticipated series “Forever.”

Jamael Dean Channels Lineage and Prayer in a Piano-Led Invocation

For Jamael Dean, prodigy pianist and grandson of legendary jazz drummer Donald Dean, May 2, 2024, was just another gig, …

Mara Brock Akil Celebrates Black Love with “Forever”

Fifty years after legendary author Judy Blume released her progressive, coming-of-age novel “Forever,” writer, producer, and showrunner Mara Brock Akil …