Breaking News
- Mike Gipson Launches Bid for Board of Equalization District 3
- LA Rams Host Distribution Event for Victims of Historic Wildfires
- Community Leaders Unite in Pasadena, Call for Just Recovery Measures
- Pasadena City Leaders Play Major Role In Altadena Fire Recovery Efforts
- Faith Leaders Call for Unity to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfires
- Nearly 800 Incarcerated Firefighters Help With Wildfires Through Fire Camp Program
- L.A. Sentinel Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Launch Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents
- Mayor Karen Bass Provides Extraordinary Leadership During Unprecedented and Catastrophic Circumstances
- Altadena Strong! The Road to Recovery
- Sanders-Aladdin Family Lose Three Homes in Eaton Fire
- Death Toll Rises to 16 in Eaton Fire as More Santa Ana Winds Forecast
- Federal Money On the Way for Wildfire Survivors
- West Angeles CDC Provides Free Services to Victims of L.A. County Wildfires
- Rodney Nickerson Among Victims of Eaton Fire in Altadena
- Firefighters Make Progress Slowing Wildfires While L.A. Grapples with Devastation
- Deadly Eaton Canyon Fire’s Advance Slows, but Still No Containment
- Board President Uduak-Joe Ntuk is Transforming Long Beach City College
- Compton’s CMS hosts Community Garden and Wellness Workshop
- Black Representation in Streaming: Insights from the 2025 Hollywood Diversity Report: Streaming Television in 2023
- Santa Ana Winds Batter Southland with Fires, Power Outages and 1,000 Structures Destroyed
- Sundance 2025: 14 Films by African American and African Descent Filmmakers
- Community Meeting Updates Altadena Area Residents on Eaton Fire
- The Chicago Bulls snapped a five-game losing streak
- Covered California Part 2 – Understanding Your Options
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Local News
Community Meeting Updates Altadena Area Residents on Eaton Fire
A community meeting was held on Sunday, Jan. 19, with in-person attendance and live streaming on YouTube, at the Westminster …
Covered California Part 2 – Understanding Your Options
Choosing the Right Plan with Covered California The Affordable Care Act, …
T-Boz and Daughter Use Fashion to Support L.A. Fire Victims
Music icon Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins of the legendary girl group TLC and her daughter, Chase Rolison, will host a fashion …
L.A. Regional Economic Recovery: Support for Businesses and Individuals Impacted by Wildfires
This article covers updates from government departments regarding support for businesses after the wildfires.
Small Changes, Big Savings: Fun and Easy Ways to Conserve Water and Energy at Home
When it comes to saving water and energy, most of us imagine a long list of daunting tasks that feel …
Veteran Harold Hicks Finds Housing Through New Initiative L.A. Mayor and HACLA
On Sunday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Los Angeles Master Chorale delivered an inspiring …
Los Angeles Master Chorale Honors MLK Day with ‘Lift Every Voice’
On Sunday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Los Angeles Master Chorale delivered an inspiring …
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Fund for Small Business Disaster Recovery
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a new Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund, aimed …
Pepperdine Celebrates Decades-Long Partnership with Girls Club of L.A. Through Foster Grandparent Program
Pepperdine University's Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) marked a momentous occasion on Jan. 8, as it hosted Michael D. Smith, CEO …
St. Elmo Village Receives Historic-Cultural Monument Designation
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Councilwoman Heather Hutt's motion to designate St. Elmo Village as a Historic-Cultural Monument …
Community Leaders and Celebrities Come Together to Support Wildfire Survivors
This article is highlighting the mutual aid efforts and outpouring of support that Black community leaders have offered in light …
National News
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King Discuss New Book and the Power of Living Legacy
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, prominent advocates for social justice and equality, recently sat down for an …
In Remembrance: Honoring Those We’ve Lost in 2024
It's important to remember and honor those who have transitioned, recognizing their achievements and the paths they paved for others. …
Top 10 National News Stories of 2024
A list of the top 10 national stories reported in the Los Angeles Sentinel in 2024.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies From Cancer at Age 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on …
Entertainment
Sundance 2025: 14 Films by African American and African Descent Filmmakers
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival features 14 films by African American and African descent filmmakers, showcasing a diverse range of …
97th Oscars – Cynthia Erivo Receives Second Career Best Actress Nomination
The 97th Oscar nominations were announced with Cynthia Erivo receiving her second Best Actress nomination.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy Celebrates 25 Years with Gala and Free Dance Series for Wildfire Victims
Debbie Allen, the legendary choreographer, and visionary behind the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA), is celebrating 25 years of transforming …
1500 Sound Academy Dedicates Annual ‘1500 Or Nothin Day’ to Aid Wildfire Victims
1500 Sound Academy hosted their annual “1500 Or Nothin Day” at WePlay studios in Inglewood on Saturday, Jan. 18. Hundreds …
Sports
The Chicago Bulls snapped a five-game losing streak
Coming off an impressive 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the Clippers were unable to keep momentum …
Morningside Alumni Host Final Annual Basketball Game
The alumni and current students of Morningside High School came together for their annual Ole School vs New School Basketball …
“New Black Cyclones “ Shows the Past and Present of Black Cycling
Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe chronicled the history, trials, and triumphs of Black cyclists in his book “New Black Cyclones – Racism, …
Student Athlete of the Week: Aryn Paul
Crenshaw freshman Aryn Paul competes on the flag football team and plans on competing in track and field.
Opinion
Haiti and the Unfinal Fact of Freedom: Its Ongoing Struggle for Life and Liberation – Part 1
In celebrating this the 221st anniversary of the world transformative liberation struggle and Revolution of the Haitian People, we understandably …
“Speak Faith Into Your Life”
There was a time when Jesus was told about the Galileans who were massacred (A.D. 26-36) by Pontius Pilate, a …
I Need to Step on Your Toes to Get to Your Heart?
Over the years I have listened to my son often share in his presentations that if he must step on …
Unity in the Midst of Ashes
I was wondering what to say to you guys after this past week of madness and destruction all over Los …
Religion
FAME Hosts MLK Day of Prayer and Reflection to Unite South L.A. Community
Various city officials and esteemed members of the faith community joined in a citywide Day of Prayer and Reflection at …
Faith Leaders Call for Unity to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfires
Nineteen faith leaders gathered near the entrance of Holman United Methodist Church on West Adams Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 17.
New Revelation Baptist Church and Los Angeles Urban League Unite to Support Altadena Fire Victims
In response to last week’s devastating Altadena fire, New Revelation Baptist Church in Pasadena, under the leadership of Pastor George …
Eaton Fire Impacts Houses of Worship in Altadena and Pasadena
Several churches, mosques, synagogues, and other ministries in Altadena and Pasadena were impacted by the Eaton fire.