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- Lawsuit Filed Against Pasadena Police Chief and Officers for Civil Rights Violations
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- Student Athlete of the Week: Ismail Turner
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- Transportation Committee Holds Meeting at Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex
- PBS to Air ‘The Cowboys of South Central L.A.’ to Commemorate Juneteenth
- Young Scores Career-High 30 Points; Aces Defeat Sparks 94-85
- Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Celebrates 50 Years in Entertainment
- Exploring Future Growth in the 57th District with Highly Endorsed Candidate Sade Elhawary
- Mayor Karen Bass Signs $13B City Budget
- Sharon Coleman recognized in Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce Business Series
- Michelle Chambers Sets Course for California Senate District 35
- Hearing on Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Motions Set for June 26
- LA Sparks Take the Win During HBCU Night
- HACLA, Nike and Boys & Girls Club Unite to Bring an Outdoor Turf Soccer Field to Mar Vista Gardens
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Local News
Lawsuit Filed Against Pasadena Police Chief and Officers for Civil Rights Violations
Attorney Caree Harper filed a lawsuit today, March 9, on behalf of Barsha Knox, Carlos Towns and a minor known …
Hearing on Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Motions Set for June 26
On Monday, June 26, Judge Dale S. Fischer will hear two motions by former Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ defense team to …
Black Star Lacrosse makes sports history Los Angeles
During the months of April and May, Black Star Lacrosse Club has been making sports history among the youth in …
L.A. Clippers, Intuit, Make Inglewood More Green
The Los Angeles Clippers recently partnered with Intuit and Aspiration to plant trees in Edward Vincent Park. This event is …
Karla Daniels Offers Equitable Services at Policy Star Insurance Solutions
Karla Daniels is the broker and CEO of Policy Star Insurance Services. She founded the company with the goal of …
David G. Brown Celebrates Two Decades as L.A. Sentinel Cartoonist
For the last 20 years, award-winning artist David G. Brown has enlightened and educated L.A. Sentinel readers with creative political …
National News
A Lifetime of Racism Makes Alzheimer’s More Common in Black Americans
Constance Guthrie is not yet dead, but her daughter has begun to plan her funeral.
Protesters Call for Arrest of White Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor
Authorities came under pressure Tuesday to arrest and charge a white woman who fired through her front her door and killed …
Defense Lawyers Ask Judge to Rule in Their Favor in Lawsuit Involving Fatal Police Shooting
Attorneys for Delaware’s largest county and three police officers asked a federal judge on Tuesday to rule in their favor …
Black-owned company begins to revitalize former Robert E. Lee monument site
The symbolism of the moment and the task ahead of him is not lost on Earl Gary. "I think it's …
Entertainment
Tupac Shakur Receives Posthumously Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled on Wednesday, June 7, posthumously honoring slain rapper Tupac Shakur …
Black Music Month: California Celebrates History and Heroes
Kenny Vance has a talent for creating vivid musical imagery.
Diane Watson Documentary Narrated by Danny Glover Premieres at Marina del Rey Film Festival
Los Angeles is the home of one of the most celebrated leaders of our time - the Honorable Diane E. …
Rob Squad Reactions Discovers Jody Watley’s Chart-Topping Song
The internet's popular Rob Squad Reactions Show has once again struck gold with its latest discovery - the groundbreaking Grammy award-winning artist …
Podcasts
Sports
LA Sparks Take the Win During HBCU Night
On Saturday June 3, the L.A. Sparks hosted HBCU Night at their home game against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com …
HACLA, Nike and Boys & Girls Club Unite to Bring an Outdoor Turf Soccer Field to Mar Vista Gardens
On Wednesday, May 31, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) joined with Nike executives, the Boys …
Black Star Lacrosse makes sports history Los Angeles
During the months of April and May, Black Star Lacrosse Club has been making sports history among the youth in …
L.A. Clippers, Intuit, Make Inglewood More Green
The Los Angeles Clippers recently partnered with Intuit and Aspiration to plant trees in Edward Vincent Park. This event is …
Opinion
Black News Publishers Watchful of Legislative Process as Online News Payment Bill Advances
Black news publishers in California are watching lawmakers closely, anticipating that they will include provisions in a pro-journalism bill that …
The Payment, the Scarcity and the Tragedy
Small community hospitals can do many things – set broken bones, treat wounds, prescribe medication – but there are some …
We Need to Wake Up to The Anti-Woke Movement
Most of us remember Spike Lee's movie, "Do the Right Thing.” Spike directed the movie and played the lead role …
Is Jesus ‘The’ Son of Man –‘The’ Son of God?
Perhaps you may have learned, as I have, that reading and studying the scriptures offer some of the highest levels …
Religion
FAME Church to Honor Notable Spiritual and Community Leaders
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and the members of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles will celebrate their 150th anniversary on …
SoCal CME Children’s Ministry Presents Talent Show
On Saturday, May 27, the Children’s Ministry of the CME Southern California Region presented “A Talent Showcase Spectacular” where the …
Historically Black St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Pasadena
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m., in the edifice located …
Community Gospel Concert Tribute Planned for Rev. Gil Fears
A tribute gospel concert is planned to honor the Rev. Gilbert ‘Gil’ Fears, host of the Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics …