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- 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
- Nneka Ogwumike Scores 27 Points; Sparks defeat Storm 92-85
- Nneka Ogwumike Named Western Conference Player of the Week
- Los Angeles Sparks Re-Sign Karlie Samuelson
- Los Angeles Sparks Activate Azurá Stevens
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Local News
LA Mayor Named Chair of US Conference of Mayors Task Force on Homelessness
As the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 91st Meeting in Ohio concludes today, the president of the organization announced that Los Angeles Mayor …
L.A. County Coroner Issues Report on Keenan Anderson’s Death
The Jan. 3 death of Keenan Darnell Anderson, 31, prompted an outcry over the Los Angeles Police Department’s use of …
LA Mayor Karen Bass, City Council Observe Africa Day
Mayor Karen Bass today joined Los Angeles City Council members in observing Africa Day, which commemorates the founding of the …
Wellnest, AltaMed Unite To ‘End the Stigma, Promote Mental Health’
Critical, in-person conversation explored the impact of mental health on our communities occurred at a discussion hosted by the staff …
Exploring Future Growth in the 57th District with Highly Endorsed Candidate Sade Elhawary
Throughout her career, Sade Elhawary has shown undeniable leadership. Decades of her effort reflect her devotion to positive change and …
Los Angeles Public Library to Host ‘June Jubilee’ Juneteenth Celebration
The Los Angeles Public Library is hosting the inaugural celebration “June Jubilee: A celebration of Black Excellence” to mark the …
National News
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 …
Community mourns teenager’s death after gas station owner charged with murder
Elected officials met a South Carolina community mourning the death of a 14-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally shot …
Connecticut lawmakers send wrong-way driver bill to governor
Connecticut lawmakers, still grieving the death of a fellow legislator killed in a wrong-way crash in January, gave final legislative approval Friday, …
From Birth to Death: Black Americans’ Health Inequities
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans.
Entertainment
“The Little Mermaid” makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening
"The Little Mermaid" made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.Disney's live-action remake of its 1989 …
Jordan Donica, Tony Award nominee for ‘Camelot,’ is Broadway’s rising star
When Jordan Donica was about 9 or 10, his aunt took him to New York City with a mission: Get …
Black Music Month: Remembering Singer Joe Hinton
Over the years, there have been many recorded protest songs. Considering in the climate of today, these songs are still …
‘The Color Purple’ Transcends Boundaries with Stellar Cast and Artistic Brilliance
Prepare to be captivated by the powerful sisterhood of three extraordinary women in the highly anticipated film, "The Color Purple." …
Podcasts
Sports
Nneka Ogwumike Scores 27 Points; Sparks defeat Storm 92-85
Nneka Ogwumike scored a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds and four assists as the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle …
Nneka Ogwumike Named Western Conference Player of the Week
The WNBA announced today that LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games …
Los Angeles Sparks Re-Sign Karlie Samuelson
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the re-signing of Karlie Samuelson to a rest of season contract.
Los Angeles Sparks Activate Azurá Stevens
Karlie Samuelson Terminated and Joyner Holmes Waived
Opinion
SENTINEL EDITORIAL – Nury Martinez Machine Continues to Rear Ugly Head
As we near the June 27 special runoff election, all eyes are on the Council District 6 race to fill …
$2 Trillion for America’s Energy Transition Must Deliver Energy Equity
Throughout American history, investments in energy and transportation infrastructure have greatly improved our quality of life. However, these advancements often …
Are You a Value to Others?
One of my favorite restaurants is Harold and Belles, I love their New Orleans Cajun cuisine. They have been a …
The Divine Evaluator Comes Down
The Tower of Babel is in itself a fascinating structure. Speaking of artificial intelligence, we see in Nimrod’s power, strength …
Religion
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 …
FAME Church Celebrates 150 Years of Serving the L.A. Community
For the past year, the members of First AME Church LA, also known as FAME, have been honoring their heritage …
Charismatic Bishop Elevates Crenshaw Christian Center with Inspiring Sermon
Befitting the occasion of Crenshaw Christian Center’s 50th anniversary, guest speaker Bishop Jarron C. O’Neal recently visited the legendary Los …
Love Peace and Happiness Plans Living Word Conference
Bishop Leon Martin and the Love Peace and Happiness Family Christian Fellowship Church will host the 2023 Annual Living Word Conference starting …