Workers at the Watts Health Center have authorized a strike if further negotiations with management fall through.  ... read more »

 A settlement of $1.9 million was reached Thursday in a civil lawsuit stemming from the fatal police shooting of a homeless black man on Skid Row in Los Angeles three years ago, attorneys said.  ... read more »

“Sawubona” is a Zulu greeting that means I see you. I am so glad to be back! Many of us have twists and turns in our lives and I am no different. ... read more »

The Vision Theatre has steadfastly been committed to telling the stories of the community, for the community, as well as for the broader city-wide theatre-going audience. The Vision Theatre will be closed for renovations until 2021 when it will continue this commitment. ... read more »

So far, 393 people have been identified as part of the "ring" around people who are known or suspected to have been infected in the Congo. ... read more »

Admission to Bug Fair is included with General Admission. General Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students with valid I.D., and $7 for children (3-12).  ... read more / view event »

Dr. Veronica Grijalva, an OB/GYN at Kaiser Permanente Thrive in West LA, separates the pregnancy facts from fiction in a myth busting interview with Brooke Thomas. ... read more / watch video »

The Legacy Ladies celebrated their 14th Annual Torch Awards, with the objective of meeting the financial needs of students in their leadership program called, “From the Scholl House to The White House Leadership Academy. This year’s theme was “Illuminating the Pathway to Leadership.” Legacy Ladies did not disappoint their audience with yet another heartfelt and memorable event to honor and pay homage to luminaries that have created a blueprint for achievement in their communities. This year’s exemplary honorees included: Keisha Nix, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, recipient of the 2018 Humanitarian Award; Christine Simmons, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Sparks, recipient of the 2018 Impact Leadership Award; and Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), who was the recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. ... read more »

The combined mission statements of CDU, the MMD School of Nursing and New Vision Church of Jesus Christ converges to form a much needed safety net for this community. ... read more »

On May 1 at its annual Developer Conference, F8 in San Jose, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg announced a new feature, 'Dating,' a service which will allow users to create a profile specifically for romantic pursuits. ... read more »

Shannon Sullivan talks neonatology, challenges and gives advice to future doctors in the community. ... read more »

Members of the United Negro College Fund hosted an education summit in Washington, D.C., Thursday April 26, where they released “A Seat at the Table: African American Youth’s Perception of K-12 Education,” a research report aimed at “amplifying voices overlooked in education,” they said. ... read more »

Known as the “Olivia Pope of Entertainment” for her keen ability to connect people and brands, Milan Zoe certainly has grounds to boast as the young entrepreneur making money moves in Hollywood. The New York native recently stopped by the Sentinel to share with us her vision as a young entrepreneur, content creator and film producer in the entertainment industry.   ... read more »

Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants ... read more »

VH1 did it again with a star-studded lineup of stars honoring their mothers and instrumental women in their lives during the third annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms.”  ... read more »