Gymnastics has been a sport that has played a significant role in the life of Olympian Frederick Richard. Richard first sought Gymnastics at age four after following the footsteps of his older sister who actively competed in the sport.
Olympic legend Allyson Felix has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletics Commission. Her membership was confirmed during the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Educator Bridgette Robinson created Soccer iQ Institute to provide a unique academic experience for student athletes from sixth to 12th grade. At Soccer iQ Institute, athletic training for soccer is incorporated into a schedule with academics.
He continued, “I enjoy working with them so much, and Fin is such a fun character. He’s got so much going on in his head, and he has to deal with Paige and Edwin at the same time as he’s dealing with himself. He’s got the craziest parental dynamic ever.”
“The aspect of building a house is building a home for kids and queer people who would consider themselves misfits,” said Mizrahi. “They surrounded themselves together and they built a social network, and that became a house.”
The great classical soprano Abiodun “Abi” Koya, known as the Lion Queen of Nigeria, has enriched America with her presence.
Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) held a briefing about developing a rail transit that would ease congestion on the 405 between the Valley and the Westside.
With St. Mary’s Academy last season, Jayla Cigar-Dingle reached the CIF State championship meet. She will be heading to Sacramento State University on a full-ride and will be competing on their track and field team under the tutelage of Kyra Jefferson.
TEC Leimert was chosen as one of seven thought leader organizations across the nation and sole West Coast team selected to participate in UCLA’s “Innovation, Culture and Creativity Project.”
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) announced Ron Frierson as the new chairman of the Board of Governors.
‘Swinging for a Cause’ Charity Golf Classic, sponsored by Brotherhood Crusade, was sold-out thanks to the support of “phenomenal partners,” said Charisse Bremond Weaver, president/CEO of the social services organization.
Nathan Hochman took his District Attorney campaign to the Crenshaw District on August 12, connecting with dozens of Black voters – a community that will play a key role in the Nov. 5 district attorney race.
McDonald’s restaurant, located at 6904 La Tijera Boulevard, was the site to be seen due in part to their back-to-school event, Braids and Buzz, which helped many parents and kids in the community by offering free barber cuts and braids to celebrate their triumphant return to hitting the books.
Charles. R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black university (HBCU) in South Los Angeles, received a $75 million gift last week, the largest donation in the history of the university. The university, founded in 1966, received a donation from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. That program aims to accelerate wealth accumulation in the Black community, addressing underinvestment, said university officials in a statement. Dr. David M. Carlisle, the university president and chief executive officer, appreciated the initiative’s generous donation. Related Stories: https://lasentinel.net/charles-drew-university-and-commonspirit-health-unite-to-diversify-nursing-workforce.html https://lasentinel.net/king-shares-insight-on-voting-rights-at-drew-university-breakfast.html “This monumental gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies is a transformative investment in the future of
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was honored on the Assembly and Senate floors of the California State Capitol on Aug. 5.