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Local News
Sentinel Slate 2024
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Mayor Bass Endorses Hendy-Newbill for LAUSD Board
The list of impressive endorsements continues to grow for Sherlett Hendy Newbill, candidate for LAUSD School Board District 1. Her …
Black Girls Code Launch ‘Delete the Divide’ Certified Tech Skills Program
Black Girls Code (BGC) launched on Sept. 7 “Delete the Divide,” a certified tech skills program for Black girls and …
Plug In Ventures Hosts Founder Showcase and Demo Day
On Thursday, September 12, Plug In Ventures hosted their fifth founder showcase and demo day in Culver City, powered by …
Mustard Drops New Album and Donates to Dorsey High School
Mustard showed his love for his alma mater by making a generous contribution to the Dorsey High School Recording Arts …
Butler Secures Confirmation of Judge Court for California’s Central District
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, secured the confirmation of Judge Michelle Court for …
Black Surfers United for the Third Annual ‘A Great Day in The Stoke’
In Huntington Beach, CA, the largest gathering of Black surfers in history was united again this year. A Great Day …
Student Athlete of the Week: Jordan Garcia
King/Drew senior Jordan Garcia is a pitcher for the Golden Eagles softball team. She has been a Varsity pitcher since …
Labor, Civil Rights, and Elected Leaders Join Forces in Support of Proposition 6
A powerful coalition of labor leaders, elected officials, and formerly incarcerated individuals came together for a press conference to urge …
Black Community Unites to Re-Elect L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
Karen Bass has been Mayor of Los Angeles for a little under two years. But as the November 2024 elections …
L.A. Sentinel Visits Western States Carpenters South L.A. Training Center
The Los Angeles Sentinel staff recently visited their Taste of Soul festival’s labor partner, Western States Carpenters, at their Local …
National News
Rural Communities of Color Find New Ways to get Health Care They Need
Haywood Park Community Hospital was the closest hospital for many in Brownsville, Tennessee, a rural city in the western part …
Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the …
2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day
The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women possibly elected to the chamber, …
Historic Celebration of Black Excellence at the White House
On Friday, September 13, the White House South Lawn transformed into a historic celebration of Black excellence, bringing together actors, …
Entertainment
Natasha Rothwell Takes Flight in ‘How To Die Alone’
The Onyx Collective and Hulu series, “How To Die Alone” is the dramedy (comedy with dramatic elements) that Black women …
FUTURE ICONS Diani: The Daughter of Hip-Hop Royalty
Diani, daughter of legendary hip-hop lyricist Talib Kweli, was raised in Brooklyn, New York, at the heart of the culture. …
West Adams Jazz Festival Draws Big Crowds
People were dancing in the streets at the West Adams Jazz Festival on Labor Day weekend.
Darin Jones Shares Some Entertainment Business Management Advice
Darin Jones is a Century City based senior business manager with Gelfand …
Sports
Black Surfers United for the Third Annual ‘A Great Day in The Stoke’
In Huntington Beach, CA, the largest gathering of Black surfers in history was united again this year. A Great Day …
Student Athlete of the Week: Jordan Garcia
King/Drew senior Jordan Garcia is a pitcher for the Golden Eagles softball team. She has been a Varsity pitcher since …
Sparks Struggle in Second Half, Lose to Mercury
The Los Angeles Sparks fell 81-85 against the Phoenix Mercury during their fan appreciation night. The Sparks showed a competitiveness …
Mabrey Scores 26; Sun Defeat Sparks 86-66
Marina Mabrey tied a career-high with six three-pointers to go along with a season-high 26 points off the bench and …
Opinion
Anti-Israel Activists Can’t Handle the Truth
Maulana Karenga has demonstrated, time and again, a profound lack of understanding of the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Importance of Senate Bill 1348 for Black Student Success
SB 1348 allows institutions of higher education to apply for designation as a Black Serving Institution (BSI). This designation signals …
It’s Rough But It’s Real
I need to do my disclaimer up front. Can you please allow me to have a good ‘ol barbershop conversation …
What is Stopping You from Achieving Your Best Season?Top of Form
I enjoy the various seasons throughout the year and I like them …
Religion
Grant AME Church Marks 118th Anniversary
Rejoicing filled the air as the members of Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church marked their 118th year of vibrant and …
Haitians in Ohio Find Solidarity at Church After Chaotic Week of False Pet-Eating Claims
The Haitian community is reeling — confused, frustrated, hurt — from false accusations that they are eating their neighbor’s cats …
Holman UMC Debuts Saturday School for African American History
Holman United Methodist Church has instituted a Saturday School for African American History.
Second Baptist Church Posts Pulpit Vacancy for Senior Pastor
The Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles (SBCLA) has posted a notice of pulpit vacancy for a Senior Pastor to …