Area Obituaries
Grisly Hanging Deaths of Three Black Men in Two Weeks Hark Back to Terror of Lynchings Past
By Ebone Monet and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Author and investigative journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a staunch crusader against lynching at the turn of the last century, would probably be deeply concerned about the recent hanging deaths of two Black men in California and another in New York. Wells-Barnett (July 16,…
Read MoreDr. Weber Says “We Are Americans Without the Privilege of Being an American”
Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, gave an emotional speech June 3, at a press conference held at the California State Capitol. On Wednesday, June 10, one of Weber’s bills, ACA 5, co-authored by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson), will be taken up on the Assembly floor.…
Read MoreMayor: Officer Who Put Knee On Man’s Neck Should Be Charged
Willie Agee, A Real Champion of Inglewood, Passes at 90
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD—The City of Inglewood is in mourning because of the loss of a champion, Mr. Willie Agee, a 55 year proud Inglewood resident who loved his city and he would fight tooth and nail if he found anyone talking contrary about Inglewood, passed away on April 27 at the VA Hospital…
Read MoreWE REMEMBER: Roland Wirt (LA-Based Entertainment Promoter) Dies At 68
By Fisher Jack From eurweb.com Unfortunately, we have sad news to report about entertainment veteran Roland Wirt. The longtime promoter of entertainment events in Los Angeles and around the country has passed away. He was 68. Here’s the official statement from the family: We have lost a giant promoter in the entertainment industry. At approximately 2:30…
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