In Huntington Beach, CA, the largest gathering of Black surfers in history was united again this year. A Great Day in The Stoke was established to create a safe space for Black surfers to connect.
King/Drew senior Jordan Garcia is a pitcher for the Golden Eagles softball team. She has been a Varsity pitcher since the ninth grade.
A powerful coalition of labor leaders, elected officials, and formerly incarcerated individuals came together for a press conference to urge Californians to vote Yes on Proposition 6 – a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to end forced labor in California’s carceral system, expand rehabilitation opportunities for incarcerated individuals, and save taxpayer money.
Karen Bass has been Mayor of Los Angeles for a little under two years. But as the November 2024 elections roll around the Mayor has already started focusing on her re-election campaign.
The Los Angeles Sentinel staff recently visited their Taste of Soul festival’s labor partner, Western States Carpenters, at their Local 323 Training Center in Carson, CA. The South L.A. carpenters are the backbone of the festival. Each year, the organization volunteers, taking on the massive task as builders and disassemblers of the annual event with over 350,000 attendees on Crenshaw Blvd.
In response to recent negative press surrounding the California Legislative Black Caucus’s Reparations proposal, community leaders and non-profit organizations across District 35 have come together to voice their unwavering support and gratitude for Senator Steven Bradford’s dedication to improving the lives of underserved communities. This press release serves to address the misrepresentation of facts and to highlight the profound impact Senator Bradford has made throughout his tenure.
The Los Angeles Sparks fell 81-85 against the Phoenix Mercury during their fan appreciation night. The Sparks showed a competitiveness during the first half that they were unable to maintain. The Mercury implemented a zone defense that the Sparks were not familiar with.
Funeral services were pending Monday, Sept. 16, for Tito Jackson, one of the members of the influential pop group The Jackson 5, who has died at age 70, according to his sons.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass marked the historic installation of the Olympic and Paralympic flags at Los Angeles City Hall alongside Olympic and Paralympic athletes, civic leaders, and LA28 on Sept. 12.
The 29th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., on historic Central Avenue between Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Vernon Avenue.
Marina Mabrey tied a career-high with six three-pointers to go along with a season-high 26 points off the bench and the Connecticut Sun went on to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-66 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Fairfax High School celebrated their 100th anniversary with a victory when they defeated Los Angeles High School 18-14 on Friday.
The Los Angeles Sparks battled aggressively in their 82-90 loss to the fifth-ranked Seattle Storm. Sparks players hit milestones in their efforts.
The workshop in Leimert Park continues to be a resource for writers across Los Angeles.
Leimert Park buzzed with excitement on Saturday, September 7, as the community gathered to celebrate the legacy of the legendary jazz and blues singer Barbara Morrison.