First Female NBA Referee Retires
October 5, 2016
Palmer broke the gender barrier in 1997, along with Dee Kanter, by becoming one of the first female referees in the NBA. Palmer’s NBA career lasted for 18 years.
Breaking News
- L.A. Sentinel and FACE Leaders Unite to ‘Stop the Hate’ Crimes in Los Angeles
- Fathers and Mothers Who Care Host 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Compton
- Community in Shock and Disbelief Over Allegations Regarding Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams
- 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
- Clippers Outlast Golden State Warriors 102-92
- Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies From Cancer at Age 78
- USC Men’s Basketball Wins Fourth Straight; Beats Southern University 82-51
- Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church Over LGBTQ Policies
Compton
Compton Mayor’s Statement on Los Angeles Sheriff’s Human Trafficking Operation
October 5, 2016
“The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Compton Station Human Trafficking Task Force rescued two minors during an operation conducted on Long Beach Boulevard” -Aja Brown
California schools to ensure education for English learners
September 14, 2016
California schools agreed to ensure language education for 1.4 million students who are designated as English learners under a federal settlement announced Friday.
New Compton City Manager Appointed
August 4, 2016
Jerry Groomes was appointed by the Council to temporarily step in as the city’s chief administrator
Young Adults from Compton Selected for Obama Inspired Leadership Program
July 28, 2016
Leaders Eighteen Youth from Compton, Los Angeles and Alaska will travel together to the Puget Sound region, Los Angeles, and Alaska during a two-week experience this August
Community Collaborative Courts Coming to Compton
July 13, 2016
Compton City Council Member Emma Sharif and Community Collaborative Courts working to relieve a overburdened justice system
Compton Swim Club Makes a Big Splash with Autistic Children
July 6, 2016
One terrifying fact is foremost on the minds of every parent with an autistic child: Drowning accounts for 91% of the total number of deaths reported in autistic children in this country.
Compton Holds Rally to Protest Rash of Shootings
June 1, 2016
Due to a spate of shootings in Compton that have left 19 dead so far this year, a “Compton Watch: Take Back Our City” rally was held on May 26 in Gonzalez Park to address the recent rash of shootings.
Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita Calls for Action After Weekend Violence
May 25, 2016
A violent weekend in Compton left four dead and now Compton City Council members are calling for more action to combat the violence.
Compton Mayor Calls on Public For Help Identifying Suspects in Fatal Shooting
May 25, 2016
Compton Mayor Aja Brown today called on the public for assistance in identifying the suspects involved in the shooting death of two men on Sunday, May 15.
Mayor’s Healthy Compton Initiative Kicks Off 90-Day Community Fitness Challenge
March 10, 2016
On March 12, Compton Mayor Aja Brown’s Healthy Compton initiative will kick off a free 90-Day Community Fitness Challenge. Healthy Compton is a citywide fitness initiative created by Mayor Brown aimed to increase physical activity and promote a healthy lifestyle for anyone who lives, plays, or works in Compton.
Sheriffs Asking for Public Help in Year Old Murder Case
February 18, 2016
Sheriff’s detectives are asking for public help to find whoever carried out the fatal vehicle-to-vehicle shooting of a 26-year-old man in Compton last year. A gunman in an SUV fired shots into a vehicle driven by Marquise Lawrence, who was headed east on Johnson Street approaching Willowbrook Avenue, at around 5 p.m. on March 18, 2015, said Deputy Lillian Peck of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. The rounds struck Lawrence and his vehicle careened into a concrete barrier. He was pronounced dead at a hospital, Peck said. The suspect was a black man, 20-25 years old, heavy-set, with an Afro
Why Kendrick Lamar Is Having The Best Week Ever
February 17, 2016
Kendrick Lamar is having a whirlwind week. On Saturday, February 13th, the Compton native was honored by Mayor Aja Brown with the key to the city. Thousands showed up in Lamar’s honor, which is a testament to his selfless commitment to bettering his community.
Compton Mayor Aja Brown and City Council Announce Rapper Kendrick Lamar to Receive Keys to the City
January 20, 2016
Jan.14 via Twitter, Compton Mayor Aja Brown announced that rapper Kendrick Lamar would be receiving the Keys to the City on February 13 in a special ceremony
City of Compton Announces Opening of Winter Shelter Program
January 13, 2016
In anticipation of severe weather due to El Niño, the city of Compton has announced the opening of their Winter Shelter Program. The program will operate through March 31, 2016 and provides meals, access to showers and transportation to and from shelter locations for participants.