Top National Stories of 2020
December 31, 2020
Top National Stories of 2020
Breaking News
- Palm Springs Approves $27 Million Reparations Deal for Displaced Black and Latino Families
- Weber: ‘Every Vote Counts in California’s Elections’
- L.A. County Commission on HIV’s Black Caucus Hosts World AIDS Day at CDU
- Local Community Groups Plan Thanksgiving Giveaway Events
- Judge Dion Griffith Morrow Passes Away
- Election Controversy Sparks Debate in Pasadena NAACP Leadership Race
- James Lee and his Mobile Station Celebrate 50 Years Serving in the Community
- Mulenga Strengthens Bonds Between Los Angeles and Lusaka through Sister City Committee
- Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project Breaks Ground
- Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by Patrick Henry Johnson
- Community Salutes Dr. George McKenna’s Stellar Achievements at Gala Retirement Celebration
- Davis Honored with Advocacy Award at State NAACP Conference
- OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President
- Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races
- 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
- Rams, Novavax Protects the Rams House With Vaccination Clinic
- JuJu Watkins Hit 1000 Career Points in Win Against Santa Clara
- Student Athlete of the Week: Anthony Torrence
- 2024 KITS Film Awards Empowers Foster Youth Through Storytelling and Filmmaking
Cathy Hughes
EXCLUSIVE: 40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream
January 16, 2020
As the nation celebrates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month, those who knew King well, say Hughes and Urban One are the epitome of King’s dream.
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Uplifting Black Youth through the Retelling of Past and Present Pan African History
May 2, 2019
Local non-profit the Talented Tenth Publications uses Black History books to inspire children.
Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks
March 21, 2019
“I’m excited that this is by us, for us and there’s going to be a lot of great content that reflects our lifestyle,” said Michelle Rice, the general manager at Cleo TV, who joined cast members from various Cleo TV shows, executives from Comcast Afro and others to celebrate the launch of the new channels at the Newseum on Thursday, March 14.
Sistahs in Business Expo Celebrates Atlanta’s Entrepreneurial Women of Color
August 30, 2018
The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIB Expo) will make the final stop of its 2018 tour in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 13. The all-day event will take place from 10am – 4pm EST at the DeKalb Conference Center, located at 495 North Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston.
Dick Gregory; A Civil Rights Pioneer On and Off the Stage Dies at 84
August 24, 2017
“One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people,” said satirist, comedic icon, and activist Dick Gregory who passed away Saturday, August 19.
Actress Jillian Reeves At TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 15, 2017
Actress Jillian Reeves chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about her role in the new TV One series “Media”.
Actor Blue Kimble At TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 15, 2017
Actor Blue Kimble chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about his role in the new TV One series “Media”
Brian White At The TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 11, 2017
Actor Brian White chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about his new role in the TV One series “MEDIA” and the importance of showcasing Black people in positions of power and success.
Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson
Cathy Hughes’ TV One Series “MEDIA” Gives New Meaning to Money, Power & Success
February 22, 2017
The new TV One series “MEDIA” features a striking tale of “more money more problems” for a Black-owned entertainment company in Atlanta called JUMP. In an intricate twist of affairs, “MEDIA” explores the perks of a family placed in multifaceted positions of power, and the not so pleasurable aspects of the entertainment business and the intricate “office” politics taking place behind the scenes.
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Howard U Honors Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes
October 26, 2016
Howard University honored Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned multi-media company in the country, with the unveiling of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications today.
Cathy Hughes Receives Double Honor at 4th Annual Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame
August 24, 2016
Cathy Hughes was recently announced as Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame 2016 Hall of Fame inductee