L.A.'s Racial Uprisings
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Reporter Roundup
Reporter Roundup: Clean Up After Weekend’s Unrest
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Town Hall Los Angeles
John Ridley: Police Brutality and the Rodney King Uprising
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L.A.’s Black Firefighters Battle Flames and Racism Throughout History
From Jim Crow to today, L.A.'s Black firefighters have stood against discrimination while risking their lives fighting metropolitan fires.
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SoCal Update
The Gay Black Archbishop Who Broke the Mold | Sept. 8
Today, the legacy of Archbishop Carl Bean, founder of L.A.’s Unity Fellowship Church.
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SoCal Update
Remembering ‘The Wire’ Actor Michael K. Williams | Sept. 7
Today, remembering actor Michael K. Williams, who struck viewers with his screen presence.
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SoCal Update
Beverly Hills PD Accused of Harassing Black People | Sept. 2
Today, a federal lawsuit alleges Beverly Hills police racially discriminated Black people.
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Lost LA
How African American Debutantes Shaped a New Vision of Black Womanhood
The history of the young Black "deb" illuminates African American women's history and the complexity of racial representation. Theirs is a story of challenging institutionalized stereotypes that limit the role and potential of Black girls.
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Los Angeles, Sacramento Announce Reparations Coalition on Juneteenth
Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee, paving the way for a local reparations pilot project.
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SoCal Update
A Project to Heal and Transform Crenshaw Community | June 15
Today, Destination Crenshaw’s plans for pocket parks and public art along the corridor.