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President Sandra Evers-Manly Talks About BHERC Complete Program for the 26th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Oct. 23 to Nov. 29, 2020
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President Sandra Evers-Manly Talks About BHERC Complete Program for the 26th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Oct. 23 to Nov. 29, 2020

Special to the SentinelOctober 22, 2020

Ms. Sandra J. Evers-Manly is president of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), and former president of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP in Los Angeles, California. Evers-Manly is the cousin of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. She is author of the book “Raided Up By Mrs. Manly and Her L’s” and ardent philanthropist and recent member of the 2020 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy.

Till Victory Is Won
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Till Victory Is Won

Sandra Evers-ManlyFebruary 11, 2021

As I examine Black History Month 2021, and what may be accomplished during the shortest month of the year, I am reminded of a special song that continues to motivate generations since the late 1890’s. First commissioned as a poem, “Life Every Voice and Sing” was written by James Weldon Johnson, Principal of the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Call 2 Worship – June 23
Religion

Call 2 Worship – June 23

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 23, 2016

Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP hosts the ACT-SO Showcase Fundraiser on June 25, at 1 p.m., at Ward AME Church, 1175 West 25th Street in Los Angeles. The program celebrates the academic achievements of local high school students. The ticket donation is $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $10 for students with ID and children ages 5 to 12.   If attendees refer mention this Sentinel announcement, tickets are $15 at the door. Checks may be mailed to NAACP ACT-SO, P.O. Box 2349, Los Angeles, CA 90078, to be placed on a list of pre-paid attendees. Ward AME Church observes Men and

Call 2 Worship – June 16
Religion

Call 2 Worship – June 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 16, 2016

First United Methodist Church observes Annual Men’s Day on June 19, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. The theme is “There is Neither Slave Nor Free – For You are All One in Christ Jesus” based on Galatians 3:28. The Rev. Dr. Robert Smith will preach. For details, call (310) 639-0775. Ruach Christian Community Fellowship plans their 2nd Annual Citywide Salute to Black Fathers Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on June 18, at 9 a.m., at the Consolidated Board of Relators, 3725 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lewis E.

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Call 2 Worship – June 9

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 8, 2016

Knox Presbyterian Church plans its 7th Annual Hats Off to Friends Luncheon and Tea on June 11, at 11:30 a.m., at 5840 La Tijera Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald Ragland. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the event. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Beverly J. Powell, director of Congregational Care at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Orange. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite hat. For tickets or information, call (323) 384-5104. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Room Service on June 11, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson.  The public

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Veterans Realize Davis Legislation on Housing Benefits

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 17, 2011

Assemblyman Mike Davis’ AB 1084, Veterans Co-operative Housing/Home Loans Provisions legislation was signed by Governor Brown at the close of the 2011 session. The bill amends existing provisions of CalVet, the California Veterans Home Loan program, to allow it to be used to finance the purchase of shared equity cooperative housing. This expands CalVet, enabling it to offer more than the traditional single family home loans. A shared equity cooperative is a form of housing ownership developed to help low-income individuals and families buy homes. Owners purchase a share in the corporation which gives them an exclusive right to occupy

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Bullying Teen Summit Hits South L.A. Schools

Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)November 4, 2011

Crenshaw High School Panel Dorsey High School PanelDisney A.N.T. Farm’s Carlon Jeffery at Dorsey Actor & Author, Brian White at Crenshaw Actress, comedienne, and film director, Maija Digiorgio emceed the summits The Beverly Hills NAACP and Verizon bring the important national issue to local schools with the help of many organizations, officials, specialists and celebrities. By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer Last month, Verizon and the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP (BHNAACP) hosted multiple teen summits on bullying in the South L.A. area. As a part of the “Stop The Bullying“ Campaign, the teen summits were held at Dorsey High School on