From A Son to his Mother — The Jimmie Herron, Jr. Story
October 30, 2024
Jimmie Herron shares a special history with the L.A. Sentinel, some good, some bad, but he wants to add one more piece to the puzzle.
Breaking News
- KCAL9/CBS2 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39
- Quincy Jones, Music Titan Who Worked With Everyone From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, Dies At 91
- Compton-Woodley Airport Centennial Celebrates Black Contributions to Aviation
- A New Vision – Brandon Lamar’s Bid for NAACP Pasadena President
- NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
- Vote Early, Vote Now! Empowering California’s Voters in 2024
- KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
- LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul
- Bakewell Media Sounds for the Soul Stage Totally Rocked Crenshaw Blvd.!
- State of Black Los Angeles Highlights Future of Communities of Color
- USC, Dorsey High, and Price School Band kick-off Taste of Soul
- Taste of Soul Fills Crenshaw Blvd. with Hundreds of Thousands of People
- Darnell Hunt Leads UCLA as Interim Chancellor
- Chrysalis Brings Job Opportunities to Taste of Soul Festival
- Bakewell Media ‘Sounds for the Soul’ Stage Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring Dwayne Wiggins at Taste of Soul
- It’s Here – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
- Enjoy Church on the ‘Shaw at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage
- Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.6 Million for Butterfly’s Haven
- Groundbreaking Reporter Warren Wilson Passes Away
- Brotherhood Crusade Gives Away Bikes to Community Youth
- Eric Benét Headlines KJLH Stage at Taste of Soul
- Jim McDonnell Named Next Chief of Los Angeles Police Department
- Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills; Advocates Question ‘Reparations’ Description
- L.A. Urban League, NBC4, and Telemundo 52 Present State of Black Los Angeles
- Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts
- Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul
- Attorney Fani Willis Addresses L.A. Community Members Supporting Her Race In Georgia
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson Elected as L.A. City Council President
- Q&A on Taste of Soul with Crystal Williams, Community Relations Manager at SoCalGas
- Costco is Coming to South Los Angeles
- Davóne Tines Unpacks the Legacy of Paul Robeson at Zipper Hall
- Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California
- Celebrating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at The Ebell of LA
- Black Community Unites to Re-Elect L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
- L.A. Sentinel Visits Western States Carpenters South L.A. Training Center
- Street Named in Honor of Watts Activist `Sweet’ Alice Harris
- Tito Jackson, Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
- Councilwoman Heather Hutt Holds Campaign Kick-Off
- Food Bank of Southern California Antes Up Under New CEO
- Kamala Harris Trounces Donald Trump in First Presidential Debate
- Richard Alatorre, Pioneering Chicano Activist, Passes at 81
- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
- CASA/LA Calls for Volunteers to Advocate for Foster Youth
- Student Athlete of the Week: Kasahn Johnson
- Brew Lyfe Coffee Opens in the South Bay Galleria
- “30 Seconds of OOO La La!” Part 2
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Hefflin Legacy Foundation Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Black Wings Museum
October 16, 2024
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Black Wings Children’s Museum at the Windsor Hills Math, Science, and Aerospace Magnet campus.
Bank of America Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight Has Good News
October 16, 2024
The Bank of America Business Owner Report shows that all surveyed cohorts are cautiously optimistic that economies will improve over the next 12 months.
SoCalGas Donates $75,000 to Brotherhood Crusade for Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Community Garden
October 16, 2024
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) presented a $75,000 donation to Brotherhood Crusade towards the creation of the new Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Community Garden at the organization’s headquarters in South Los Angeles.
Da’ Moss Lady is Bringing the Good Stuff to Taste of Soul
October 9, 2024
Taste of Soul offers health remedies like Da’ Moss Lady will be doing Saturday, Oct. 19 on Crenshaw Blvd.
Loaded Potatoes Are Back at Taste of Soul… Nuff Said
October 9, 2024
The Real Mr. Potato Man is back with his loaded baked potatoes at Taste of Soul.
Step Forward Day Moved Youth Closer to a Higher Education
October 2, 2024
The word of the day was “head start” at Step Forward Day with Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School (WLCCMS) and Pepperdine University.
Hertz Nazaire Exhibit Highlights Pain, Exemplifies Triumph
September 25, 2024
Hertz “Naz” Nazaire was an immigrant, and artist and a sickle cell warrior. His journey was recently on display as a traveling exhibit, The Nod to Naz, at the Marriot in Torrance, CA.
Pullum Community Arts Center Awarded Grant for $10,000
September 25, 2024
“It is like a dream come true that I never thought was possible,” said Fernando Pullum about his community center receiving a $10,000 grant from Band Together For Music Education recently in Leimert Park.
Costco is Coming to South Los Angeles
September 25, 2024
The mix-use development is the first in the nation and will be located on Coliseum St. in Baldwin Village. Recently, city and community leaders gathered in the Baldwin Village community in South Los Angeles for the groundbreaking of a new Costco Wholesale on Coliseum St. The mixed-use project will feature a store at the street level with 800 units of rental housing above. This is the first mixed-use development in the nation to have Costco as the anchor retail tenant. “The status quo is over, waiting around for projects to get started and to fail and for opportunities to die,”
Gourmet Egg Rolls Are on the Menu Again at Taste of Soul
September 18, 2024
Mika’s Catering Service will be bringing her gourmet egg rolls to Taste of Soul (TOS) once again on Saturday, October 19.
Jasmond’s Chocolate Delights Has Your Sweet Tooth Met at Taste of Soul!
September 11, 2024
If you’re looking for the sweets at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, you might want to head on over to Jasmond’s Chocolate Delights.
Smoked n’ Blazed BBQ is Ready to Grill Up Something Tasty at Taste of Soul!
September 4, 2024
Coming to a Taste of Soul (TOS) near you, which will be on Saturday, October 19, on Crenshaw Blvd, is another pitmaster throwing his BBQ in the ring.
Wellnest Celebrates 100 Years of Helping Youth
August 29, 2024
Wellnest President and CEO Charlene Dimas-Peinado speaks about the history and relevance of the organization.
City Plans to Receive Public Feedback on Sewer Service Charge Rate Increases
August 21, 2024
Sewer Service Charges are increasing its rates this coming Fall. The pandemic paused rates and have been undergoing public input. A return to increasing the rates is necessary to maintain the function of the city.