Author, activist Jewish convert Julius Lester dies at 78
January 25, 2018
Julius Lester, an author, musician, civil rights activist and university professor who made a late-life conversion to Judaism, has died. He was 78.
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God Makes a Way at Taste of Soul
October 12, 2017
Taste of Soul vendors overcome hardships and the odds with faith to be at this year’s festival.
Dr. Carliss McGhee – A Champion for All Children
September 21, 2017
That determined, confident approach has worked for McGhee throughout her career and she continues to apply it in her role as president of the Inglewood School Board.
Author of “Hidden Figures” Margo Lee Shetterly at the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards
February 22, 2017
Author Margot Lee Shetterly talks about the inception of her book “Hidden Figures”
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
Film Review: I Am Not Your Negro
January 4, 2017
James Baldwin left behind some biting and enlightening words about racism and the status of the Black community that are just as relevant today in this age of the Black Lives Matter movement.
‘Moving Forward: A New Take on Biblical Teachings’
September 29, 2016
Author Stephanie Ike talks about her new Christain book “Moving Forward.” The book is a guide that teaches how to avoid stagnancy and find life purpose
Host: Dion Allen
Walter Mosley Marks 25th Year as Leading Black Mystery Author
June 29, 2016
Americans met Easy Rawlins in the book, “Devil in a Blue Dress,” in 1991 and followed the private investigator’s escapades for more than two decades in a series of gripping mysteries such as “White Butterfly,” “Six Easy Pieces,” “Cinnamon Kiss” and “Rose Gold.”
Author Jasemine Knowles, from College Grad to Amazon Best Seller List
June 8, 2016
Award winning journalist and author of ‘Between Love and a Hardplace’ and ‘A Tease-Spoon of Love and Revenge gives advice to young black authors
‘Wonderful You’ Teaches Self Love and Compassion
March 16, 2016
The secret, at least from author and life coach Naimah’s POV, is self compassion and self love… knowing that one is worthy of good things without any outside validation. This is what she is imparting to the youngest of believers in her new children’s book, “The Wonderful You”, co-written by her husband and fellow life coach Dr. Q. In about 20 full color pages, illustrated by Stephen Adams, Naimah tells the story of Pooky Poo, a sad little mouse who, in Wizard of Oz-esque fashion, happens upon a variety of experts teaching the secret to happiness.
Author Tensie Taylor talks about her book “BULLIED, from Terror to Triumph”
March 9, 2016
How do you snap back from a childhood full of bullying, suicidal thoughts and sexual assault? “You overcome these things by finding your self worth and realizing your purpose,” said Tensie Taylor. She is the author of the new book “BULLIED, from Terror to Triumph,” which chronicles the difficulties and depression she dealt with over her young years of being bullied.
The Los Angeles Sentinel Interviews Maulana Karenga
September 23, 2015
On the eve the 50th Anniversary Nguzo Saba 2015 Conference and Awards Luncheon held by the African American Cultural Center and the Organization Us, the Sentinel interviewed the central figure of this half century celebration and milestone, Dr. Maulana Karenga. An activist scholar of international recognition, Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He is also chair of the Organization Us and of the National Association of Kawaida Organizations (NAKO), executive director of the African American Cultural Center and co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance
Kevon Gulley Wants To Save Black Boys
July 29, 2015
After a call from God, He realized he had work to do during a dangerous time for young Black men.
Oprah’s Book Club Author Speaks on Narrative Therapy at African American Mental Health Conference
June 24, 2015
In what is perhaps a step towards changing the stigma of mental illness that persists in Black communities, Cynthia Bond, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novel Ruby, was on hand at the African American Mental Health Conference last week to speak about the healing impact of narrative therapy.