Student Athlete of the Week: Anthony Torrence
November 21, 2024
King/Drew senior Anthony Torrence is one of four captains of the football team. He has helped the Golden Eagles reach the CIF City Section Division I Semifinals.
Breaking News
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Education
Student Athlete of the Week: Taren Harper
November 13, 2024
Crenshaw senior Taren Harper enjoys connecting with people and serving others. She also enjoys physical activity, competing in flag football, cheerleading, and track and field. Time management helps her commit to all her obligations.
Chay Robinson Develops Athletic Scholars
November 7, 2024
King/Drew softball coach Chay Robinson works to hold her team accountable in the classroom and on the field.
CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
November 6, 2024
Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., executive editor of the Los Angeles Sentinel and president of The Bakewell Company, is one of three new members appointed to the Philanthropic Foundation of California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).
Why Not Foundation Champions Youth
October 31, 2024
NBA star Russell Westbrook continues to assist the youth throughout Los Angeles with his Why Not Foundation. In September, Westbrook held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for his newly renovated Westbrook Academy campus.
Student Athlete of the Week: Crystal Jones
October 30, 2024
Jordan sophomore Crystal Jones has been playing flag football since a young age. Throughout the years, she has been playing at quarterback and running back.
Black male teachers are a rarity in preschools. This pioneering program wants to change that
October 28, 2024
Before 19-year-old Davontez Johnson found himself in a preschool classroom at Dorothy I. Heights Elementary, he was a senior at a nearby high school who, like many students his age, was unsure of what he wanted to do with his life
Hefflin Legacy Foundation Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Black Wings Museum
October 16, 2024
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Black Wings Children’s Museum at the Windsor Hills Math, Science, and Aerospace Magnet campus.
UTLA Endorses Hendy-Newbill for LAUSD Board District 1
October 16, 2024
Sherlett Hendy-Newbill recently gained a key endorsement from United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) for Los Angeles Unified School District Board District 1, adding to her backing by the L.A. Times, L.A. Sentinel and L.A. County Democratic Party.
Taste of Soul Sponsor LACCD Offers New Baccalaureate Degree Programs
October 16, 2024
Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has expanded its academic offerings to include six new baccalaureate degree programs, two of which have online options, making higher education more affordable and accessible.
‘What in the Wellness’ Prioritizes Black Mental Health on World Mental Health Day
October 16, 2024
For decades Black communities have been disproportionately affected by mental health issues that have led to barriers in accessing decent and comprehensive healthcare.
Old School: Anthony Beavers Jr is not the modern student-athlete
October 10, 2024
As a kid, you normally grow up seeing the local school superstars as your heroes. Then it becomes time for you to be that superstar on and off the field. Anthony Beavers Jr. is the one who is living out his social media handle “dreamchasertone.”
Judge denies an order sought by a Black student who was punished over his hair
October 7, 2024
A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume.
Why More Families Are Choosing Online Learning: The Rise of Virtual Pre-K
October 7, 2024
Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face barriers to traditional programs.
Step Forward Day Moved Youth Closer to a Higher Education
October 2, 2024
The word of the day was “head start” at Step Forward Day with Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School (WLCCMS) and Pepperdine University.