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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

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