Shirley Hawkins

1 week ago | wavepublication.com | Shirley Hawkins |Darlene Donloe |Dion Rabouin

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — When a person attends a J and J Soulful Steps dance class, they can look forward to an evening of fun, camaraderie and exercise while twisting and turning to the latest dance moves. For 30 years, husband and wife James and Jackie Rice have instructed attendees on how to move gracefully around the dance floor while engaging in fellowship and improving their health.

Feb 7, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Shirley Hawkins

By Shirley HawkinsContributing WriterLOS ANGELES — On the first Saturday of each month, dozens of Black men gather to hike up and down rustic trails, exchange feelings of shared camaraderie and marvel at the various wonders of nature. Jelani Nattey, 39, an Akron, Ohio transplant, founded the nonprofit Black Men Hike L.A. in 2019 after realizing that he yearned to explore the outdoors. “To tell you the truth, I was going through a period of depression,” Nattey said.

Jan 31, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Shirley Hawkins

By Shirley HawkinsContributing WriterLONG BEACH — Everett Glenn is on a mission to help African-American young men achieve greatness. Through his nonprofit organization, Business of Student Success, or BOSS, Glenn helps the economically disadvantaged and boys of color with the tools and skills to succeed in all aspects of their lives by fostering their intellectual, physical and emotional well-being.

Jan 17, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Shirley Hawkins

By Shirley HawkinsContributing WriterSOUTH LOS ANGELES — Legendary civil rights leader the Rev. James M. Lawson was honored Jan. 11 when a blue and white street sign was unveiled in his honor on the lawn of Holman United Methodist Church. Adams Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and Arlington Avenue will now be known as the “Rev.

Dec 20, 2023 | wavepublication.com | Shirley Hawkins

By Shirley HawkinsContributing WriterBALDWIN HILLS — Just in time for Christmas, Santa Claus has returned to the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall to spread Christmas cheer with local families. Dressed in his traditional red Santa suit and eagerly waving at passersby from his silver throne, Santa Claus (real name Rodney Brown) will be taking photos with local children and their parents from noon to 7 p.m. through Dec. 24. “This is my second year being Santa here at the mall,” Brown said.