LOS ANGELES - Riot April 30

5 Facts About The ‘Rodney King Riots’

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots and the past can still teach us lessons. Here…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.22
2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals

Issa Rae Supports Nonprofit Centered On Economic Equity

Issa Rae teamed up with Airbnb and Nasdaq to donate $100K to a Los Angeles-based nonprofit.
by Brandee Sanders
02.20.22
HBO's Final Season Premiere Of "Insecure"

Issa Rae Honored By City Of Inglewood

Issa Rae was bestowed with the key to the city of Inglewood.
by Brandee Sanders
02.13.22
American Football - Super Bowl LVI

Black Policy Group Says Sex Trafficking Year-Round Crisis

The policy forum noted that while people encouraging this yearly approach to the Super Bowl might mean well, these efforts…
by Anoa Changa
02.12.22
young beautiful woman with black messed make-up crying - stock photo

Black Women Most At Risk Of Human Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a problem that disproportionately affects poor Black and brown women. If advocates or law enforcement tell you…
by Bilal G. Morris
02.08.22
Celebrity Sightings In New York City - January 05, 2022

What We Know About Kanye's Donda Academy

This isn't your regular academy either. It appears as though the Grammy-award-winning producer has his eyes set on building the…
by Shannon Dawson
03.17.22
Funeral Held For Murdered Teen, Whose Body Was Dumped On A Los Angeles Highway

The Murder of 16-Year-Old Tioni Theus

On Jan. 8, 16-year-old Black girl Tioni Theus was found shot dead alongside a freeway in South Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
01.28.22
Demonstration against racism and police violence

Asian Karen Racially Profiles Black Model

Black model Megan Milan was shopping at a beauty store in Los Angeles' Santee Alley called Remy's, and an Asian…
by Zack Linly
01.26.22
The Olympic Games-Tokyo 2020

Meet Suni Lee's Boyfriend Jaylin Smith

After Suni Lee announced their relationship, she revealed that she’s been facing serious backlash from some of her fellow Hmong…
by NewsOne Staff
01.06.22
Nick Young of The Los Angeles Lakers Hosts The Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade At Staples Center

Kiesha Nix Makes Los Angeles Lakers History

Kiesha Nix has made history as the first Black woman vice president within the Los Angeles Lakers franchise.
by NewsOne Staff
12.05.21
Mary MacCarthy and her daughter

Southwest Airlines Accuses Mom Of Trafficking Biracial Child

Mary MacCarthy, the mother, said she and her 10-year-old daughter, Moira, were flying from Los Angeles to Denver on October…
by Zack Linly
11.08.21
Tupac Shakur Live In Concert

Museum Honoring Tupac’s Legacy Coming To L.A.

A museum honoring the life, legacy and artistry of hip-hop giant Tupac Shakur is slated to open next year.
by Brandee Sanders
11.07.21
US-HEALTH-VIRUS-VACCINE-DEMONSTRATION

LAPD Blames Antifa For Proud Boys' Anti-Vaxxer Violence

Photos and video footage showed dozens of white people rioting at a rally in Los Angeles protesting against COVID-19 vaccine…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
will.i.am's i.am.angel Foundation TRANS4M 2016 Gala

will.i.am Helps Make STEAM Education More Accessible

will.i.am teamed up with the Los Angeles Unified School District for the creation of a robotics program for children in…
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
Seoul 1988: 100-Meter-Sieg von Florence Griffith-Joyner

Tiffany Haddish To Play ‘Flo-Jo’ In Biopic

Tiffany Haddish will portray iconic track legend Florence Griffith Joyner in a biopic.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
2021 Australian Open: Day 7

Naomi Osaka To Expand Youth Sports Academies

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka will open youth sports academies in Haiti and Los Angeles.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
LAPD Headquarters

Viral Video Shows Cop Calling Man N-Word, 'Monkey'

Law enforcement authorities in Los Angeles announced they are investigating a former LAPD detective who was captured calling a Black…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Sidney Poitier In 'To Sir, With Love'

Film School To Be Named After Sidney Poitier

Arizona State University will name its film school after trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier.
by NewsOne Staff
08.30.21
Sara Sidner

CNN Journalist's Emotional Reaction As A Frontline Worker

Sidner's emotional reaction broke the fourth wall that many journalists uphold in order to deliver objective, fact-based reporting.
by Charise Frazier
08.30.21
US-ENTERTAINMENT-MUSIC

Dr. Dre Speaks Out After Suffering Brain Aneurysm

After suffering a brain aneurysm which led to a stay in the ICU in Cedars-Sinai, the legendary producer thanked his…
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21