Will Smith Performs New Inspirational Music at Grammy Museum
October 16, 2024
Will Smith revealed two new inspirational songs, “You Can Make It” and “Work of Art,” at the Grammy Museum on Oct. 3.
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Compton Salutes Black Youth and Fashion at Juneteenth Celebration
June 26, 2024
Compton Fashion Week and Juneteenth merged together to acknowledge the emancipation of slaves and pay tribute to Black young people through fashion, music and dance.
Compton Beatification Transforms the Community
May 15, 2024
On April 20, early morning volunteers gathered at 212 West Cypress Street in Compton. Individuals of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, companies, churches along with Pastors came out for the Compton Initiative’s Bright Lights of Compton Lighthouse Event held to clean and beautify Compton.
NaturaGrow Joins Earth Day Celebration at Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park
April 24, 2024
An Earth Day celebration took place at Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park in South L.A. on April 2. The event, sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Parks, featured resources on wellness for the residents of Los Angeles.
Compton Job Fair Makes Mayor Emma Sharif’s Vision a Reality
March 7, 2024
Compton Mayor Emma Sharif envisioned bringing three entities – Compton Unified School District, the City of Compton, and Compton College – together to have a job fair. And those three entities collaborated to make Sharif’s idea became a reality.
Elizabeth Eckford of Little Rock 9 Remembers Brown vs. Board of Education
February 29, 2024
On Sept. 4 ,1957 my aunt, Elizabeth Eckford, who was 15 years old at the time, envisioned her first day of school would be filled with meeting new friends and learning new lessons. Little did she know that day would be the worst day of her life.
Grammy Museum Celebrates Ray Charles Terrace
February 21, 2024
Ray Charles, an 18-time Grammy award winner, was honored on Jan. 29, at the Grammy Museum at LA Live.
Grammy Museum Exhibit Explores World of Hip Hop
January 18, 2024
On Jan. 8, the Sentinel was given a tour of “Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit” at the Grammy Museum at LA Live, by co-curators, Jasen Emmons and Adam Bradley.
Freeman’s New Memoir Traces Her Time as Soul Train Dancer
October 19, 2023
In November 1971 Damita Jo Freeman and her dance partner, Don Campbell, were having fun at clubs like Maverick Flats in Los Angeles when she and Campbell auditioned for a new show called Soul Train, created by Don Cornelius, that would forever change their lives. Damita has written a book titled “Are You That Girl on Soul Train?!”
Centennial High School Hosts 12th Annual Compton Walk for a Cure
October 12, 2023
On October 7, the 12th Annual Compton Walk for a Cure was held at Centennial High School. According to event co-founder Satra Zurita, “The walk was an opportunity for the community to come together to unite and raise awareness about breast cancer.”
Future Uncertain for Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson
August 24, 2023
On Friday, August 18, outraged families of loved ones laid to rest at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson expressed their frustration at the recent closure of the privately-owned cemetery.
‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number’ to 62-year-old Bodybuilder
August 9, 2023
“Age ain’t nothing but a number,” according to 62-year-old Ceola Webb. A Los Angeles native raised in Compton, the novice athlete recently took first place in her age category in the Muscle Contest Challenge.
Compton Museum Highlights Black and Brown Art and History
July 20, 2023
“Scenes of Liberation,” is exhibiting through the end of July at the Compton Art and History Museum, located at 306 West Compton Boulevard, #104, in the city of Compton. Three artists and a poet are featured in the display.
A Gem In the City – Sims Library of Poetry
July 6, 2023
In the heart of Los Angles at first glance, it might be easy to miss, but Sims Library of Poetry is like a caterpillar that blossoms into a beautiful butterfly. The library is located at 2702 West Florence Avenue in South L.A.
Jesse Owens Park Offers Summer Fun for Entire Family
June 29, 2023
Jesse Owens Park, located at 9651 Western Avenue in South L.A., offers a range of activities for the entire family to enjoy. The summer fun will continue until August 5th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.