Los Angeles Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks sits down with LAPD Commander Alan Hamilton for an important discussion on use of force by the police. ... read more / watch video »

Los Angeles police have opened an internal affairs investigation into why the woman who drove the getaway car in the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killing was sent home when she tried to turn herself in during the manhunt for the shooter. ... read more »

Every year, at Bakewell Media’s Taste of Soul family & food festival, hundreds of hopeful performers audition for a chance to showcase their talent in front of thousands on the StarQuest stage at Taste of Soul. That opportunity returns this summer with the launch of the StarQuest 2019 competition. All interested and talented vocalists can now submit a video audition by visiting TasteofSoul.org and the Taste of Soul Instagram - @TasteofsoulLA. ... read more »

Described as a one-stop shop, the facility houses community and county service providers to assist clients with a second chance to change the trajectory of their life. ... read more »

Love has come to the Rev. Edward “Eddie” Anderson, pastor of McCarty Memorial Christian Church in South Los Angeles. He recently announced his engagement to Clare Fox and set a wedding date for early 2020. ... read more »

The Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation (CPRF) increased its campaign to improve the health L.A.-area residents by urging churches to spread the wellness message with their congregations. ... read more »

The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church held a spirit-filled Annual Missionary Day on June 23. The theme was “This Is Us: We Are Called to Strengthen Our Faith Through Ministry” based on Philippians 2:1-5. ... read more »

  More than 200 people attended “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” fundraiser sponsored by theWard AME Church’s Artishia Wilkerson Jordan WMS on June 22. Guests enjoyed lunch as they listened to music by Kirk Wilson & ... read more »

Los Angeles Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks sits down with LAPD Commander Alan Hamilton for an important discussion on use of force by the police. ... read more / watch video »

In a scenic setting of live music, cuisine, and ambiance, Community Build, Inc. in Leimert Park, welcomed public officials, colleagues, family and friends, and a who’s who list of community influencers who convened to celebrate the organization’s new president and CEO, Robert Saucedo, with a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. ... read more »

Bank of America is bringing its new Down Payment Grant program to Southern California as part of its recent $5 billion commitment to help more than 20,000 individuals and familiesbuy a home. The new program and existing offerings are together called the Community Homeownership Commitment. ... read more »

Effective June 1, the California Public Utilities Commission(CPUC) announced new 2019-2020 income qualified guidelines for three financial assistance programs—California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), Family Electric Rate Assistance(FERA) and Energy Savings Assistance(ESA). The income changes mean more SCE customers may be eligible to receive program discounts of up to 30 percent on their monthly electric bill. ... read more »

Pastor Gregory and First Lady Diana White work together at the Lord’s House of Prayer for All People to bring their worship and food ministry to the congregation and community. ... read more »

Black and Brown communities face obstacles every day that many Americans often do not understand or appreciate. The long-term effect of these obstacles often results in lower academic achievement, ... read more »

Depression affects more than 12 million women in the United States annually, according to Mental Health America; and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, African American women are at the highest risk for experiencing major depression. ... read more »