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McDonald’s Reinforces Commitment to Community Through 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour at the Taste of Soul Family Festival; Free concert series continues support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, introduces new scholarship for one HBCU

October 18, 2018

LAWT News Service

McDonald’s USA announced the return of one of its staple events, the 12th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.

The free event, which... Read more...

Singer Chaka Khan to be Grand Marshal of Rose Parade

October 18, 2018

City News Service

Chaka Khan, a 10-time Grammy Award-winning R&B/soul artist, was named today as the grand marshal of 2019 Tournament of Roses.

Khan will... Read more...

Artist Melanie Fiona Brings the Vocal Sounds of Healing R&B Music to the Hyundai Soundstage

October 18, 2018

By Kimberlee Buck

Contributing Writer

In 2009, Melanie Fiona released her debut single “Give It to Me Right” which became the staple R&B song... Read more...

Ginuwine is Heating Up the Hyundai Stage with ‘90s Classics at The 13th Annual Taste of Soul

October 18, 2018

By Lauren Floyd

Contributing Writer

It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the release of Ginuwine’s “So Anxious.” The sensual slow jam embodies... Read more...

Thurmond Plans to Bring California Schools Back to the Top

October 18, 2018

By Jennifer Bihm

Contributing Writer

Tony Thurmond has a plan he said, to make public schools the best in the nation. Thurmond is running for State Superintendent for... Read more...

News

CA Democratic Party Women’s Leaders; Christine Pelosi and Carolyn Fowler Reprimand Marshall Tuck for False Attack Ads Tuck’s false attack ads exploit students’ pain for his political gain

October 18, 2018 LAWT News Service This week, California Democratic Party Women’s Caucus Chair Christine Pelosi and Southern Chair Carolyn...

Senators Urge Trump Administration to Halt Deportation of Mauritanians; Harris, Thompson, Nadler, Lofgren, Beatty Lead Lawmakers in Letter to Urge Administration to Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians

October 18, 2018 NNPA Newswire This week U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Representatives Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Jerrold Nadler...

Young South LA Man With Bipolar Disorder Goes Missing in Compton

October 18, 2018 City News Service The family of a bipolar 18-year-old South Los Angeles man sought information today on his whereabouts, just...

Cosby Lawyers Take First Step in Appeal Process

October 11, 2018 By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Citing doctored evidence, including an exclusive NNPA Newswire report last month that revealed...

Have you Heard of the Opelousas Massacre of 1868 where Black Folks Died for the Right to Vote? Opelousas Massacre tribute yields ribbons, new research

October 11, 2018 By Herman Fuselier The Advertiser St. Landry Parish now has its first symbols of the Opelousas Massacre, a little-known racial...

Community

Taste of Soul—Come Feel the Love; The # 1 festival in SoCal invites everyone to celebrate 13 years of food, entertainment and fun. Taste of Soul takes place Saturday October 20 from 10am – 7pm between Stocker and Rodeo.

October 18, 2018 By Brian W. Carter Contributing Writer It’s the largest family festival in Southern California—it’s Taste of Soul and...

The Southern California Chapter of Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) Are Carrying the Torch for Their Community

October 11, 2018 LAWT News Service The McDonald’s 2018 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour (ICGT) will once again be culminating at the annual...

LA Metro Proud to Celebrate the Past, Present and Future With Taste of Soul

October 11, 2018 LAWT News Service It wouldn’t be October without Taste of Soul. Metro again welcomes the community to the 13th annual...

CRCD Enterprises opens new South Los Angeles facility; New center will enable local youth to gain valuable job-training skills

October 04, 2018 LAWT News Service The Coalition for Responsible Community Development Enterprises (CRCD Enterprises) today celebrated the...

Laundry of Love; Day of Homeless Service in Watts

September 27, 2018 LAWT News Service Clean clothes, a refreshing shower and a hot meal are a few things that many of us take for granted. On Thursday,...

Sports News

Panthers Safety Eric Reid Returns to NFL in Victory Over Giants

October 11, 2018 By Amanda Scurlock Sports Writer After nine months of unemployment, free agent safety Eric Reid played his first game as...

Chargers’ Defense Steps Up in 26-10 Win Over the Raiders

October 11, 2018 By Lauren A. Jones Contributing Writer The Los Angeles Chargers played its most complete all-around game through week five...

WNBA President Lisa Borders Steps Down To Become President and Chief Executive Officer of Times’s Up

October 04, 2018 LAWT News Service Following three successful seasons as President of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Lisa...

Clippers Create for New Culture in the Post-Lob-City Era

October 04, 2018 By Amanda Scurlock Sports Writer The Los Angeles Clippers roster has new and slightly familiar faces as they prep for the...

Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Preseason Against the Nuggets Memorable in Staples Center Debut

October 04, 2018 By Lauren A. Jones Contributing Writer “The player that wears No. 23, 6-foot-8 in his 16th campaign from St. Vincent-St....

Arts & Culture

HOROSCOPES October 18-25, 2018

October 18, 2018 Aries MAR 21 - APR 19 You might be caught up this week with fixing a financial disaster between you and your partner. One example...

2018 Jazz at Drew Music Festival Brings ‘Great Music with A Greater Mission’ Back to South Los Angeles; After 7, The S.O.S Band, Miki Howard and more headlined annual fundraiser that has displayed jazz and R&B in a range of styles for over two decades

October 11, 2018 LAWT News Service Nearly 2,000 jazz aficionados from all over Southern California enjoyed a day of incomparable music, food...

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News

CA Democratic Party Women’s Leaders; Christine Pelosi and Carolyn Fowler Reprimand Marshall Tuck for False Attack Ads Tuck’s false attack ads exploit students’ pain for his political gain

Senators Urge Trump Administration to Halt Deportation of Mauritanians; Harris, Thompson, Nadler, Lofgren, Beatty Lead Lawmakers in Letter to Urge Administration to Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians

Young South LA Man With Bipolar Disorder Goes Missing in Compton

Cosby Lawyers Take First Step in Appeal Process

Have you Heard of the Opelousas Massacre of 1868 where Black Folks Died for the Right to Vote? Opelousas Massacre tribute yields ribbons, new research

Community

Taste of Soul—Come Feel the Love; The # 1 festival in SoCal invites everyone to celebrate 13 years of food, entertainment and fun. Taste of Soul takes place Saturday October 20 from 10am – 7pm between Stocker and Rodeo.

The Southern California Chapter of Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) Are Carrying the Torch for Their Community

LA Metro Proud to Celebrate the Past, Present and Future With Taste of Soul

CRCD Enterprises opens new South Los Angeles facility; New center will enable local youth to gain valuable job-training skills

Laundry of Love; Day of Homeless Service in Watts

Sports News

Panthers Safety Eric Reid Returns to NFL in Victory Over Giants

Chargers’ Defense Steps Up in 26-10 Win Over the Raiders

WNBA President Lisa Borders Steps Down To Become President and Chief Executive Officer of Times’s Up

Clippers Create for New Culture in the Post-Lob-City Era

Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Preseason Against the Nuggets Memorable in Staples Center Debut

Arts & Culture

HOROSCOPES October 18-25, 2018

2018 Jazz at Drew Music Festival Brings ‘Great Music with A Greater Mission’ Back to South Los Angeles; After 7, The S.O.S Band, Miki Howard and more headlined annual fundraiser that has displayed jazz and R&B in a range of styles for over two decades

Denzel Washington to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award

Tina Turner Reveals Husband Gave Her Kidney for Transplant

HOROSCOPES October 11- 18, 2018

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