By Alysha Conner | Los Angeles Wave Newspaper INGLEWOOD —In the wake of a dual pandemic, police brutality and COVID-19, hitting home for Inglewood residents, the Los Angeles Rams have stepped up to drive and inspire hope. After news surfaced…
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Virtual Power Fest drives voter engagement from Inglewood
By Alysha Conner | LA Wave Newspapers INGLEWOOD — Power Fest 2020 encouraged residents to get involved and informed in the upcoming elections with the theme, #TogetherWeVote. “I saw this year’s Power Fest as an opportunity,” said Glauz Diego, director of…
‘Justice For All’ At the Risk Of Being Blackballed?; Black Socialites Discuss Being Ostracized
By Alysha Conner Actress Gabrielle Union recently reached a settlement agreement with NBCUniversal to resolve allegations of racism and sexism on the set of “America’s Got Talent.” “We’ve reached an amicable resolution,” NBC and Union’s spokespeople said in a joint…
Groups form partnership to help diversify the music industry
By Alysha Conner | LA Wave Newspapers LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy and a leading online civil rights nonprofit are joining forces to promote positive social changes in the music industry. Valeisha Butterfield Jones, co-founder of the Women in…
United Way, BET Donate $1 Million To Local Black Organizations
By Alysha Conner | LA Wave Newspapers LOS ANGELES — A major nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the poverty cycle in the most vulnerable communities in Los Angeles has granted more than $1 million to five locally based nonprofits that…
Rah Ali Talks New Stationhead Radio Show & African-American Childbirth Mortality Crisis
By Alysha Conner Rashidah “Rah” Ali is a Bronx-bred entrepreneur, TV personality, published author, radio personality, and self-professed celebrity “stiletto expert.” She was first introduced as a socialite on Love and Hip Hop: New York reality series during season three…
K CAMP & DJ GENIUS Talks New RARE Sounds Studio in South Atlanta
By Alysha Conner | Metro Atlanta Black Atlanta-based rapper K Camp has successfully transitioned himself as an artist into the CEO of his musical empire. He designed RARE Sound as a hub in 2017, to develop, support, and collaborate with…
Al Green enthralls Atlanta crowd at first-ever Fox Theatre concert
Metro Atlanta Black On the fifth stop of his first tour in over seven years, the notorious soul singer, songwriter, and record producer Rev. Al Green performed at the Fox Theatre on May 3rd in Atlanta, GA. Green took to…
Rev. Al Green Talks New Tour After Seven Year Absence
By Alysha Conner | The Atlanta Voice Returning back to the stage after seven years, the legendary soul singer, songwriter, and record producer Rev. Al Green will be performing at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA for the first time…
Nipsey Hussle Memorial Brings True Story to DTLA Staples Center
By Alysha Conner | DTLA Weekly Yesterday, thousands of friends, family, and fans paid tribute to the late, great Nipsey Hussle at his “Celebration of Life” memorial service, held at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Local news and live…