From Danny Bakewell Sr., publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper: “Aretha Franklin was a friend. We honored her one year at the Brotherhood Crusade, we had phenomenal artists on that show. ... read more »

Michael Brown known for his hit plays a Man that Finds a Wife, Finds a Good Thing and Momma, Tell Me  has reportedly died. Brown who attended Locke High and Long Beach State, ... read more »

  NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ″I Say a Little Prayer” and her signature song, ... read more »

Friends and family described Howard as a "gentle giant'' who could paint in words what a jazz song was saying. Howard was an author, volunteer jazz disc jockey, author, lecturer and activist in Sonoma County, where he later made his home. ... read more »

On Sat., Jul. 21, mourners from across the country turned out for the funeral services of  Joe Adams, the longtime manager of legendary musician Ray Charles and former Chairman of the Board of The Ray Charles Foundation. ... read more »

Dr. Edward W. Savage, Jr. passed last week at the age of 85.  A gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Savage was one the few board certified specialists providing medical treatment for women in the Southern California area ... read more »

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Christine Brooks Martin was a Christian and believed in sharing the Word of God with everyone. ... read more »

A prominent leader wherever he went, Mack was well known for his transformative work with the Los Angeles Urban League, which he revitalized and used to aid 100,000 people annually. He made a tremendous impact on the Los Angeles community and others around the nation. His legacy stretches from Washington, D.C. to Michigan, from Atlanta to North Carolina. Mack’s activism and dedication to improving the livelihood of others was mentioned throughout the service.  ... read more »

Known as the 'man behind the man', Adams was instrumental in Charles' rise as a cultural icon. ... read more »

West Angeles COGIC (North Campus)           3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016                    Tuesday, July 10, 2018 – 11:00am    In lieu of flowers please make donations to:              Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL)                       John Mack Fund        4401 Crenshaw Blvd. ... read more »

On Wednesday, June 27, Joseph Jackson died at the age of 89. ... read more »

There is no doubt Michael Ajakwe Jr. was a man with a plan. No achievement was more stellar for the Emmy Award winning writer than founding the first Web Series Festival EVER, LAWEBFEST. ... read more »

Earlier this year, America’s medical community, particularly those in the area of obstetrics and gynecology, mourned the death of one of their own, Dr. Ezra C. Davidson. ... read more »

Friday, June 15 the funeral for Orsie Carter, William Carter and Phillip White will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Inglewood Cemetery at Galleria Chapel on Florence Ave. The burial will take place immediately after the service. Phillip White will be buried at Holy Cross on Slauson Ave in Culver City. The public may send flowers on Thursday (June 14) after 12 p.m. Donations can be sent to 5236 Sanchez Dr., Los Angeles, CA. No pictures before funeral, only at repass. ... read more »