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Obesity rates on the decline among young children; New CDC study shows significant decline in prevalence of obesity over a sustained period of time

March 06, 2014

LAWT News Service

As the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative celebrates its fourth anniversary, a recently published study shows that the rates of childhood obesity are beginning... Read more...

Elegant Lincoln MKC, ESSENCE Magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood Share Spotlight

March 06, 2014

LAWT News Service

The newest vehicle from The Lincoln Motor Company – the Lincoln MKC – shared the spotlight with some of today’s most impactful and inspiring talents as part of... Read more...

Young, Black and afraid of ‘The System’; The Michael Dunn trial and 2-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death lead young African-American men into the 21st century cynical of their justice system

March 06, 2014

By Corey Arvin

Special to the NNPA from Black Voice News

Contrary to popular belief, today’s young African-Americans are not more skeptical of their value in the eyes of the... Read more...

Gun violence aimed at Black males triggers concern

March 06, 2014

By Freddie Allen

NNPA Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Several new studies confirm what most people have suspected all along: No group is harmed... Read more...

The Beautiful Color of Watts; Lynn Manning’s gift for theatre thrives at the Watts Village Theater Company

February 27, 2014

Shonassee Shaver
LAWT Contributing Writer
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As we celebrate Black History month,... Read more...

News

Hawthorne's Mayor Chris Brown will Do Lateral Recruit to Strengthen Police Force and will Address Diversity Concerns

After meeting with Hawthorne's Police Chief Bob Fager and the HPOA (Hawthorne Police Officer Association) last week, the newly elected Mayor came...

Governor Brown warns against legalized marijuana

March 06, 2014 City News Service California Gov. Jerry Brown expressed worry recently about “potheads” running the nation, and said California...

Voting Rights Advocates Try to Put Oversight Back on the Map

March 06, 2014 By Kara Brandeisky Special to the NNPA from ProPublica When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key part of the Voting Rights...

High court allows disputed home search

February 27, 2014 By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police may search a home without a warrant...

John Punch: First documented American slave, Obama ancestor

February 27, 2014 By Jennifer Bihm John Punch is the first known slave in the United States and he is believed to be the ancestor of President Barack...

Community

The 311th ESC celebrates Black History Month

March 06, 2014 By 1st Lt. Fernando Ochoa An observance for African-American/Black History Month was held by the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)...

Senator Wright takes leave from Senate

February 27, 2014 LAWT Wire Services State Senator Roderick Wright has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from the California State Senate...

Fox Serves Up Soul in LA

February 20, 2014 By Edward Rice, III LAWT Contributing Writer It is no secret that within in any culture food is paramount to the cultural experience....

Hall of Fame honorees inducted among L.A.’s brightest stars

February 13, 2014 LAWT News Service Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti inducted three citizens into the Hall of Fame during the 2014 African American...

Energy, education champions recognized at SCE Black History Month celebration

February 13, 2014 LAWT News Service At Southern California Edison’s 12th Annual Black History Month celebration February 7, Jackie Lacey, the first...

Sports News

The Spit Bucket; Sacking the ‘N’ Word is not your business

March 06, 2014 I have watched and listened to all of the so-called experts (people who used to be Black) and those who aspire to become Black again respond...

Compton MLB Academy is more than just baseball

March 06, 2014 LAWT Wire Services The MLB Educational Development Program began when the Academy was found in 2006 as afterschool tutoring, mentoring,...

SINGING FOR THE CHAMPS

March 06, 2014 SINGING FOR THE CHAMPS: The rematch of Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley is one of the most highly anticipated boxing events of the...