Celebration of Life: Kasey Branden Crews
November 12, 2020
Kasey Branden Crews
Sunrise October 2, 1981 – Sunset October 31, 2020
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
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November 5, 2020
Wendy’s Window
The Reverend Doctor Toussaint King Hill, Jr., Member of King Family, Pastor, Activist, Passes
November 5, 2020
THE REVEREND DOCTOR TOUSSAINT KING HILL, JR., nephew of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Sr., cousin to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., and recently retired senior pastor of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia passed away quietly at home today following a long valiant battle with cancer. Dr. Hill, a native of Detroit, Michigan, served as the Pastor of West Hunter Street Baptist Church, formerly pastored by noted Civil Rights activist and best friend of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy. Dr. Hill pastored there from 2006 until his retirement last month.
Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77
September 24, 2020
Gale Sayers, the dazzling and elusive running back who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite the briefest of careers and whose fame extended far beyond the field for decades thanks to a friendship with a dying Chicago Bears teammate, has died. He was 77.
In Loving Memory of Emanuel “Bawee” Bonnee May 10th, 1924 – August 31st, 2020
September 10, 2020
Emanuel was born on May 10, 1924 to Virgie and Anthony Bonnee in New Orleans, LA. He was the third child of 8 siblings born to that union.
IN MEMORIAM: NNPA Salutes the Memory and Legacy of Publisher Imogene McDaniel Harris
August 10, 2020
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) expresses sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Imogene McDaniel Harris (R.I.P.), the distinguished publisher of the Gary INFO Newspaper (founded in 1963) who passed on July 22, 2020.
Brad Pye Jr.: Journey of a Dreamer
July 9, 2020
Iconic Sentinel editor leaves lasting impression
Brad Pye Jr., Trailblazing Sports Writer and Broadcaster, Passes Away
July 5, 2020
Brad Pye, Jr., a trailblazing sports writer and broadcaster, passed away July 5, at his home in Los Angeles. Pye, who was recognized throughout the nation for his pioneering efforts on behalf of African American athletes, suffered from various health issues that contributed to his death at the age of 91.
Rev. Dr. Frederick Murph Passes, Homegoing Service Set
June 3, 2020
The Los Angeles faith community bid farewell to the Rev. Dr. Frederick Ormonde Murph on June 2. A dedicated minister who served in California for decades, he was well known in the Los Angeles-area as the pastor of Brookins Community AME Church from 1996 to 2008. Dr. Murph passed from a non-COVID related illness at the age of 67. A celebration of his life is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, at Greater Bethel Cathedral, 4831 S. Gramercy Place in Los Angeles. A viewing will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the service will start at 11 a.m.
Gloria Walker Taylor, 50+ Years Member of Guidance Church, Passes Away
December 19, 2019
Gloria Walker Taylor, a lifelong Angeleno, passed away on December 1, 2019. A resident of Leimert Park, Gloria was a faithful member of Guidance Church of Religious Science for more than 50 years. Her viewing will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, December 20, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Angeles Funeral Home. Also on Friday at 7 p.m., Delta Sigma Theta will hold their Omega Omega Service in the Angelus chapel. Her celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., at Founders Church, located at 3281
Life Celebration Set for Marjorie C. Laws
October 30, 2019
Marjorie C. Laws, a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church and longtime Sentinel contributing writer, passed away on Oct. 19. She was 86-years-old. Known for her strong faith and love of God, Marjorie was recognized throughout the L.A. area for contributing her time and talents to the betterment of her church and community. Her viewing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. A celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Baptist Church, 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Shirley Higgenbotham Jones
October 3, 2019
Juanita Shirley Mariea Higgenbotham Jones was born November 1, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Shirley spent the majority of her early childhood with her grandmother, Alice Newman, since her mother, Beatrice Higgenbotham, taught in rural areas and was home only on weekends. Shirley’s mother was a home economics teacher, who successfully organized rural communities composed primarily of sharecroppers, to improve schoolhouse conditions.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Georgia Von Noble a Fashion Icon
August 1, 2019
Her ability to display clothes and merchandise in shows, magazines, newspaper ads, on film, etc. was exceptional.
Celebration of Life: Dr Lawrence H Moore
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