LOS ANGELES — When James Anthony Tyler found out he had snagged a spot in the prestigious Geffen Writers’ Room, he realized ...

In a year that has already reaped the rewards of a Super Bowl halftime performance and international tour, singer, songwriter ...

LOS ANGELES — Legendary actor James Earl Jones — known for his commanding screen presence in films ranging from “Field of Dreams” to “The Sandlot” and for his booming voice that gave life to Darth ...

LOS ANGELES — Black people must maintain a positive sense of self, seek and nurture strong support systems and advance social, mental and physical wellness to help overcome the negative psychological ...

Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center and carries her and six other astronauts on ...

Nixon’s alleged debate wash out with John F. Kennedy in 1960 sealed the belief that an afternoon shadow, mussed hair, a malapropism and a gaffe during a debate will make or break presidents and their ...

LYNWOOD — Welcomed by red, white and blue balloons, U.S. flags and banners representing their countries of origin, more than ...

WORDTheatre will host a tribute to noted Black poet and social activist Langston Hughes at 7:30 pm. Sept. 13 at the New Roads School’s Moss Theater. “A WORDTheatre Tribute to Langston Hughes: Stories, ...

DOWNEY — Acting Police Chief Scott Loughner has been promoted to chief to oversee the department’s operations, it was ...

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Joshua Abrams opted to mentor youth at Bridge Builders Foundation, a nonprofit agency, because he wanted ...

For decades, reparations was mostly viewed as a fringe issue touted by a motley mix of Black separatists, zealots and ...

Yoli, a spirited Afro-Latina girl from Costa Rica, is embarking on a new life in the United States. As she faces the hurdles ...