The Kids in the Spotlight Film Awards honored foster kid filmmakers on November 7 at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at the Fox Studios. Kids in the Spotlight’s Movies By Kids, For Kids Film Awards recognizes young filmmakers in foster care group homes. ... read more »

Actress Trisha Mann (center) poses with Kids in the Spotlight filmmakers before the screening Photo Courtesy     From narrowly missing cancelation to a sold out production at Sony Pictures, ... read more »

This year’s festival means more to some vendors than most may know. ... read more »

“For me, teaching was my destiny, because I had no other plans or wishes to do anything else,”—Stacey Joy      The Baldwin Hills Elementary teacher wins “Teacher of the Year Award.” Stacey Joy, ... read more »

Aisha Hinds (“Detroit 187,” “Madea Goes To Jail”) Brandon Smith (Disney’s “So Random”) Nadine Ellis (“Let’s Stay Together”) Dorian Missick (“Southland,” “Haven”) AP Photos  Hollywood’s A-list turned out to support and present at the KITS Film Festival to show their love for the aspiring youth of the evening. ... read more »

Daphne Bradford, CEO of Mothers of Many and Certified Apple digital media instructor Bradford was selected recently for her innovative teaching skills in digital media By Brian W. ... read more »

Brian Grant, Sentinel Intern (Photo by Brian W. Carter) Brian Grant Brian Grant is an intern within the Executive and Editorial Department at the Sentinel. Grant is 18 years old and will be a sophomore this fall semester at El Camino, ... read more »

  Being gospel music royalty may appear glamorous, but “We’re The Campbells” will change that assumption. The new docu-series, featuring Warryn and Erica Campbell along with their three children, ... read more »

Real world issue takes center stage at the 24th Annual African American Film Marketplace (AAFM) and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase. With the help of filmmakers, the country’s forgotten youth are set in the spotlight. ... read more »

William “Buddy” Collette, the iconic jazz bandleader and educator, will be honored by the California Jazz Foundation Saturday, April 14, at the 6th annual “Give the Band a Hand” gala.  ... read more »

Rap Icon discusses highly anticipated gospel album, marijuana legalization, Snoop Youth Football League and gang culture. ... read more »

The league took time to honor McGinnest and league founders, Snoop Dogg and Commissioner Haamid Wadood, with painted portraits and plagues. ... read more »

Taste of Soul Media Day brings sponsors, vendors and entertainment together with media before the big day. ... read more »

Now that Kára McCullough has gotten settled into her role as Miss USA 2017, the 26-year-old retired Navy veteran and STEM research scientist currently spends her days inspiring young girls and women around the world. ... read more »

The 6th Annual Power Fest featured performances by top recording artists, special guest speakers as well as talented, rising stars on the local music scene. ... read more »