Essie Chambers Debuts Captivating Novel, ‘Swift River’
June 5, 2024
Essie Chambers grew up in a house filled with books and parents who read to her and her siblings daily.
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Meet Stephen Randolph, Third-generation Owner of Chambers on Slauson
June 5, 2024
Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day—Juneteenth represents a moment of celebration, a win for Black culture.
LAUL President/CEO Cynthia Mitchell-Heard Urges Black Women to ‘Shoot for the Moon’
May 29, 2024
“So many pivotal moments in my life have informed my practice and my commitment to the community. But it was my parents who first instilled two major lessons: a strong belief in oneself and an even stronger sense of responsibility to my community. ‘Shoot for the moon and grab the stars while you ‘re up amongst them,’ said Cynthia Mitchell-Heard, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL)
Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins Leads Society of Professional Journalists
May 22, 2024
Virginia native Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins grew up watching her mother work as a television news anchor, but it never dawned on her that she’d one day follow in her footsteps.
Tammy Tumbling Promotes Philanthropy and Community as New President of OCCF
April 29, 2024
As the new president of the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), Tammy Tumbling has always desired to help people.
Former Compton Mayor Aja Brown Moves FORWARD with New Career Path
April 17, 2024
Aja Brown was the youngest person to be elected mayor of Compton in 2013 at age 31 and served as for eight years. After her tenure, Brown transitioned to the private sector as a strategic impact partner at FORWARD in September 2022.
Harvey and Prescott Join ‘Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman’ Event
April 10, 2024
Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel will be honoring six inspiring women at their “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza. An event this special, however, cannot be possible without two influential hostesses.
Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Honor Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
April 10, 2024
Six dynamic women will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event sponsored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Honor Charisse Bremond Weaver, Brotherhood Crusade President/CEO
April 3, 2024
On behalf of Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel, six exceptional women will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 13 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler Leads Honorees at Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Women’s Luncheon
March 27, 2024
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event sponsored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Attorney Caree Harper Uses Law Enforcement Background to Fight Against Police Brutality
March 27, 2024
Attorney Caree Harper always wanted to help in her community.
Smith Invites Women and Girls to ‘Love Themselves’ to Accomplish the Impossible
March 27, 2024
Chanel Smith has been serving as the executive director of the Women and Girls Initiative (WGI) since May 2022. The WGI was established in 2016. Its mission is “to establish Los Angeles County as a leader in creating opportunities and improving outcomes for all women and girls,” its overarching goal is to “provide countywide sustainability for gender equity.
Marla Gibbs, Award-winning Actress and Community Leader, Honored by Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel
March 20, 2024
On behalf of Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel, six outstanding women will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Honor Yvonne Wheeler, President of L.A. County Federation of Labor
March 13, 2024
Yvonne Wheeler, the first Black woman president of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, will be honored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 1.3
Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Honor BLM-LA Co-founder Dr. Melina Abdullah
March 7, 2024
On behalf of Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel, six incredible women will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.