Crime
Judge Denies Acquittal For Former L.A City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
LOS ANGELES – In a ruling on Friday, a judge denied former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ request to have his convictions on federal bribery and conspiracy charges overturned. Defense lawyers argued that there was insufficient evidence
Entertainment
A Look At The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards
LOS ANGELES, CA – The 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards, a celebration of Black woman and our excellence, took center stage at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
INTERVIEWS
Sade Elhawary and Efren Martinez battle for California’s 57th Assembly District
Los Angeles, CA—In the upcoming California Assembly race for District 57, voters have the chance to elect a leader who embodies the future: Sade Elhawary. Known for her work as
Latasha Harlins Feature Film Premieres At The 2024 Pan African Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA—A new feature film based on Latasha Harlins premiered at the 2024 Pan African Film Festival held February 6-19th in Los Angeles. Written & directed by emerging filmmaker
