February 25, 2013 10:54 am Life Connected: The African American Influence on LA Politics A look at the influence of African Americans on Los Angeles politics. NBC4’s Beverly White reports for a Life Connected Black History Month special broadcast Sunday Feb. 24, 2013. US & World Videos 0:45 Car crashes forces vehicle to slam into Leimert Park home 3:14 LAPD officers return to USC amid pro-Palestinian protest 2:42 USC students share thoughts on cancelation of main commencement 1:32 Two police shootings in Long Beach leave at least one dead 3:34 Pro-Palestinian encampments continue on UCLA campus