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Candlelight vigil for man killed by gang stray fire
Newly Paul | 3-26-2010 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

Mario Rivera, 51, was hit in the back by two stray bullets as he carried groceries home with his wife. The community mourned the loss with a candlelight memorial. [...]

Greening project at South LA charter school
Newly Paul | 11-12-2009 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

The Green dot charter school is going greener. [...]

California Shake-Out in South L.A.
Newly Paul | 10-15-2009 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

An estimated seven million Californians participated in a statewide earthquake drill Thursday, including school children at the California Science Center. [...]

Art in Leimert Park hit by recession
Newly Paul | 2-23-2009 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

"Everything must go, all items 50 percent off," says a banner outside Kumasi Gift Shop in Leimert Park Village. But instead of crowds scrambling to get the best deals on the authentic African artifacts the store is known for, it's strangely quiet. A lone attendant sits surfing the Internet in a small room at the back. The richly embroidered caps, handcrafted drums, spears and statutes sit patiently on the shelves, awaiting buyers.

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Post Obama, Black History Month takes on a greater significance
Newly Paul | 2-5-2009 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

Every February, communities across south Los Angeles gear up to celebrate Black History Month. But this year is different. With a black man as president, community organizers say the celebrations will hold more meaning and young blacks will show a renewed interest in their history.

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“Obama Day” at Savoy Center
Newly Paul | 1-22-2009 | Comments | Bookmark and Share

Melanie Perry is not interested in politics, but today was different. The Inglewood-based young financial professional took time out to join other locals at a pub and cheer Barack Obama as he took the oath as the 44th president of the United States.


"This is the first ever inauguration speech I've watched. The historical implications of this occasion are obvious and I did not want to miss it. As a young African American, I feel really empowered today," said Perry.

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