Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81

October 26, 2023

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw

Contributing Writer

 

Richard Roundtree, the actor known and loved for his iconic portrayal of the first Black action hero, John Shaft, died on Tuesday,... Read more...

‘And The Beat Goes On’ at TOS on Bakewell Media Stage Presented by Chevrolet

October 26, 2023

By Cora Jackson-Fossett

Managing Editor

 

With hands in the air and bodies swaying to the music, thousands of people sang along to the songs of artists appearing on the Bakewell... Read more...

Dreams came true on the KJLH Stage at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul

October 26, 2023

By Betti Halsell

Assistant Managing Editor

 

The 18th Annual Taste of Soul exuberated the feeling of fun, people set up their tents, umbrellas and sat in their lawn chairs ready... Read more...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson out against Seahawks because of right shoulder injury

October 26, 2023

By Tom Withers

Associated Press

 

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will not play again this week with a strained right shoulder, a nagging injury that has already... Read more...

Student Athlete of the Week: Ty’Yanna Passmore

October 26, 2023

By Amanda Scurlock

Sports Editor

 

King/Drew senior quarterback Ty’Yanna Passmore has been playing flag football since she was in middle school. Her athleticism, experience... Read more...

A Passion With A Purpose; Designer, Zon D’Amour, Discusses How Her Grandmother’s Lessons in Sewing Led to the Start of Her Fashion Brand and Her Purpose

December 15, 2022

By Devyn Bakewell

Assistant Managing Editor

 

Designer and entrepreneur Zon D’Amour is the owner of the eponymous fashion brand, Designed by D’Amour. Taught under the tutelage... Read more...

News

African Nations ‘Deeply Divided’ Over Israel-Hamas Split

African Nations ‘Deeply Divided’ Over Israel-Hamas Split

October 26, 2023 By Lisa Vives Global Information Network    Back in 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity pledged to work and...

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Community

Kaiser West Los Angeles Medical Center Serve as Drop-Off Location for Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Kaiser West Los Angeles Medical Center Serve as Drop-Off Location for Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 26, 2023 LAWT News Service   Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center is partnering with local law enforcement to provide a safe,...

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Sports News

Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky’s next coach, according to her agent.

Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky’s next coach, according to her agent.

October 12, 2023 By Doug Feinberg Associated Press   The Chicago Sky have an agreement in place with Teresa Weatherspoon to make her their next coach,...

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Arts & Culture

HOROSCOPES October 26- November 02 2023

October 26, 2023 Aries   You’re making decisions quickly. You are the fastest of all the signs of the zodiac, but today you might need to rein it...

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