Leimert Park Jazz Fest 360: Activism, Social Justice & Live Jazz
November 14, 2024
A distinguished panel of scholars and musicians weigh in on social justice and anti-racism.
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Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races
November 6, 2024
Several local candidates endorsed by the L.A. Sentinel scored victories in the Nov. 5 election. Below are highlights of the winning races. Hutt Wins Full Term in L.A. City Council 10th District Seat Heather Hutt — the incumbent appointed to the L.A. City Council from District 10 after her predecessor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, was convicted on federal corruption charges — was headed for a full four-year term Wednesday, as she held a robust lead in her first time facing voters. In results as of early Nov. 6, Hutt led challenger Grace Yoo by a 23% margin. Hutt had 32,726
Black Candidates on Your Nov. 5 General Election Ballot
October 30, 2024
As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates are running for positions in the United States Congress, the State Senate, and the State Assembly. If elected, they would collectively represent a larger proportion of elected officials at the state level than California’s Black population of about 6.5%.
Taste of Soul Fills Crenshaw Blvd. with Hundreds of Thousands of People
October 23, 2024
Crenshaw Boulevard overflowed with bodies as more than 500,000 people came out on Oct. 19 for the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
It’s Here – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
October 16, 2024
The greatest Black block party on the West Coast – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival – kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Crenshaw Blvd., from Obama Blvd. to Stocker Ave.
California to apologize for state’s legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law
September 28, 2024
California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods
September 28, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday to reduce oil and gas pollution — the Democrat’s latest move in an ongoing battle against the fossil fuel industry and its impacts on the environment and public health.
Little Ethiopia Hosts 23rd Annual New Year Cultural Street Festival
September 13, 2024
The vibrant streets of Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles were filled with festivities as the Ethiopian community came together to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year festival. “The annual event, known as Enkutatash, marks the beginning of the Ethiopian calendar and is a time for friends and family to come together to feast, dance, and celebrate the coming year. It is 2017 in Ethiopia,” said Negest (Nikki) Legesse, president of Little Ethiopia Business Association The streets were lined with festivalgoers, mostly wearing cultural Ethiopian attires, and vendors selling traditional Ethiopian clothing, jewelry, and food, while music and dancing filled the air.
Thousands Enjoy Renowned Musicians and Rising Stars at Leimert Park Jazz Festival
September 4, 2024
The Leimert Park Jazz Festival transformed the upper parking deck of the Baldwin Hills – Crenshaw Plaza into an incredible community experience for more than 3,000 people attending the event on Aug. 31.