Elizabeth Warden

Lucy Florence Cultural Center struggles to stay open

A landmark Leimert Park coffeeshop closes temporarily. Lucy Florence is hoping to reopen, but its future is unsure. [...]

Candidate Chris Brown hopes to create more jobs in his district

Chris Brown, 29, is one of the youngest to run for Los Angeles City Council in District 10. [...]

Los Angeles school cafeterias boast healthier options

Due to district-wide cafeteria reform, Los Angeles schools now offer less junk food, less soda and more nutritious meal choices. [...]

Los Angeles officials crack down on 38th Street gang

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villagrosia and law enforcement officials announced an extensive gang sweep that took place early Tuesday morning. [...]

From the crib to penitentiary pipeline

The Great Beginnings for Black Babies’ Fatherhood Initiative hosted an event concerned with the staggering statistics of black men in prison. Hear excerpts from the discussion. [...]

Panel discusses idea of post-racial society

imageThe Freedom Socialist Party gathered several civil rights advocates to discuss the myth of a post-racial society as part of their Black History Month celebration. [...]