L.A. Watts Times Weekender Newspaper

10/22/2025

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. launched a chapter in Puerto Rico, its first in a Spanish-speaking Latin American region, on Oct. 18.

02/24/2022

The California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia–a major exhibition featuring over 120 ancient artifacts. Journey back 900 years to discover engineering and cultural marvels of a vast empire and use the tools of science to explore the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of what was once the most extensive metropolis in the world. Enhance your experience and see the IMAX movie Angkor 3D: The Lost Empire of Cambodia on our 7-story screen!

https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/angkor-the-lost-empire-of-cambodia

01/15/2022

11/26/2021

Double tap if you got the Itis,

11/25/2021

Racial disparities in kids' vaccinations are hard to track

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In Michigan, Connecticut and Washington, D.C., white children got vaccinated at much higher rates than their Black counterparts. But in New York City, white children between 13 and 17 are vaccinated at lower rates than Black, Latino and Asian kids.

11/15/2021

Bishop Aims to Revive Woodlawn Memorial Park; Once abandoned and overrun with weeds, Compton’s historic cemetery looks much better thanks to Celestina Bishop and OSAAT

Last year, Celestina Bishop went to visit the burial sites of her mother, sisters and grandmother on Mother’s Day. Her loved ones were interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Compton.

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11/15/2021

To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate; The Challenge Facing Black Businesses and The People Who Work There

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 Pandemic has been a challenge to every business. But the challenges that are facing African American-owned businesses is an even greater one.

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11/13/2021

Legendary R&B/Disco Artist Jody Watley is Back

Jody Watley, the Grammy-winning, trendsetting pioneer in music, video, and fashion new dance remix album entitled, Renderings includes the anthem, Not A Single Day Goes By featuring Levi Seacer formerly of Prince’s NPG.

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11/13/2021

Rapper Travis Scott Devastated by Eight Deaths at Houston Festival

Fans of the multiplatinum rapper, Travis Scott (born Jacques Berman Webster II), will immediately tell you that you must experience his live show. Scott who is also aptly called by many - the master conductor and crowned king of crowd surfers, stage divers, and chief encourager of the chaotic, is reportedly devasted by the deaths of eight people and injuries to hundreds of fans who attended the latest installment of his “Astroworld” music festival at NRG Park in Houston, TX.

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11/13/2021

Will Downing Releases Long Awaited New Album

The wait is over!

GRAMMY® nominated R&B singer, songwriter and producer Will Downing releases latest album, “Sophisticated Soul,” - now available!

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11/13/2021

City Section Football Playoff Update

The quarter finals of the L.A. City Football Division I Playoff Bracket is set for Friday, November 12. The 1st seeded Dorsey High Dons (9-3) will face off against 9th seeded Cleveland High Cavaliers (7-2), at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

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