Breaking News: Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Passes Away
June 10, 2024
The Los Angeles Sentinel has confirmed that the Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr. suddenly passed away this morning, June 10, from cardiac arrest.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
Religion
Detective Misty Rivers Solves Crimes with Some Holy Spirit
June 5, 2024
There is a new detective on the block and she is using her faith to help her solve crimes. Introducing Detective Misty Rivers, making her debut in “Long Overdue’” by author, Regena Andrea Grundy.
Watts Area Ministers Host Mayor Karen Bass
June 5, 2024
Watts Area Ministers (WAM) recently hosted a faith and community leaders breakfast meeting featuring Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The breakfast gathering was hosted by Pastor Charles Harris at his Village Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1521 East 111th Street in Watts.
He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own
June 3, 2024
It was daunting when the Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley, at age 22, replaced a beloved pastor who had ministered to one of suburban Boston’s most famed Black churches for 24 years.
Crenshaw Christian Center Holds Women’s Fellowship
May 29, 2024
Hundreds attended Crenshaw Christian Center’s Women’s Fellowship on May 25, which featured faith, food and fun.
Gospel Voices of O.C. Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Musco Center
May 29, 2024
Debora Wondercheck, Musco Center Presents, and Chapman University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will bring back the country’s premier showcase for storytelling of the Black experience with the 2024 Gospel Voices of O.C. concert to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 8.
Love, Peace and Happiness Presents Living Word Conference
May 29, 2024
Bishop Leon Martin and the Love Peace and Happiness Family Christian Fellowship Church will host their Annual Living Word Conference starting Wednesday, June 5, through Sunday, June 9. The services take place at the edifice located at 4951 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
‘Home of the FaithDome, A History of Crenshaw Christian Center’ Reveals Trailblazing Truths and Insights on its Future
May 22, 2024
There is much admiration for Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. He touched many lives. He guided many people who needed it. He introduced God’s word in a way that no one else had. And his legacy of service through ministry is forever intertwined with the FaithDome. And the dome is a standing example of what has been possible in South Los Angeles.
Holliday’s Helping Hands Sponsor ‘Shop & Shower’ For Homeless
May 22, 2024
“Shop & Shower” was sponsored by Katina Holliday of Holliday’s Helping Hands at Good Shepherd Baptist Church to help unhoused individuals in South Los Angeles.
Rodney Potts Dramatizes From Creation to Christ with ‘Genesis’
May 15, 2024
The word of God is impactfully dramatized in “Genesis..From Creation to Christ,” a stage play written and directed by Rodney Potts.
First AME Holds 1st Annual Mothers and Daughters Brunch
May 15, 2024
First AME Church of Los Angeles celebrated the 1st annual “Mothers & Daughters – A Legacy of Love Brunch” on Saturday, May 4.
Homegoing Services Set for Pastor Randy Allison Jr.
May 15, 2024
Homegoing services are scheduled for the Rev. Randy Allison, Jr., pastor of Greater New Unity Baptist Church, who passed away suddenly on April 21.
Words of the Week – God Has More in 2024, More Resources – Part 3
May 8, 2024
This is the concluding sermon in the God Has More in 2024 sermon series.
Community Celebrates as Thompson Installed as Pastor of Glory Church
May 8, 2024
On Sunday, May 5, the California Southwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., celebrated and installed Elder Cecil Thompson as the lead pastor of the Glory Church Los Angeles.
SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Rumors, First AME Church is Still Standing & Moving Forward!
May 8, 2024
Ominous rumors and tales of decline surrounded First AME Church of Los Angeles when the public learned last week of the bankruptcy protection filing for three FAME corporations.