Price Honors L.A. Black Media Including L.A. Sentinel
March 8, 2025
Councilman Curren Price honored Black news media during a ceremony in the Tom Bradley Room at L.A. City Hall on Feb. 27.
Breaking News
- Mothers In Action Recycling Drive Moves Communities Toward a Greener Future
- Urban One Announces ‘Altadena: After The Fire’ Podcast and Partnership with Brotherhood Crusade
- Bank of America’s Raul Anaya is Helping Rebuild, Recover and Relieve
- L.A. Sentinel Wildfire Recovery Conference Brings Vital Info to Altadena Survivors
- WIN tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised
- CSU Dominguez Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Advance to Championship Games
- Danzy Design Studio announces their collaboration with Abercrombie & Fitch
- Op-ed: Inglewood Unified School District’s Vision for Stronger Schools and a Brighter Future
Cora Jackson-Fossett
Black Business Association Presents 2024 Salute To Black Women
March 13, 2024
Ventris C. Gibson, the first African American director of the U.S. Mint, will be among the honorees at the 2024 Salute to Black Women Business Conference sponsored by the Black Business Association on Saturday, March 23, at Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles.
AMAAD Institute Unveils Women of Color Banners to Fight HIV Crisis
February 21, 2024
A new campaign aims to end the looming HIV epidemic in Los Angeles County as well as educate people about sexually transmitted diseases.
Thanksgiving Resources Available to Those in Need
November 16, 2023
Several local organizations will offer free meals and groceries to individuals and families needing assistance during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Unsung Heroes Leadership Foundation Holds Awards Show
March 30, 2023
Student scholars and athletes will be saluted, along with other people, at the awards show sponsored by the Unsung Heroes Leadership Foundation on Sunday, April 2, at the Celebrity Center, located at 5930 Franklin Avenue in Hollywood.
L.A. Businessman Lacey “Jack” Oliver Passes Away
March 30, 2023
Lacey Kirk “Jack” Oliver, a noted Los Angeles businessman, passed away on March 11. He was 98 years old.
Lewis Metropolitan CME Plans Family and Friends Day
November 30, 2022
Lewis Metropolitan CME Church, will celebrate Family and Friends Day on Sunday, December 4, at 10:30 a.m., in the edifice located at 4900 S. Western Avenue in Los Angeles.
Taste of Soul Is Back – Live and In-Person!!
October 13, 2022
South L.A.’s premiere outdoor event returns – live and in-person -with the 17th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Blvd., from Obama Blvd. to Stocker Ave.
Willowbrook Community Hold Prayer Vigil for Murdered Victims
April 21, 2022
Vowing not to let the unexpected shooting of several people frighten their quiet neighborhood, the residents of Blakely Avenue in Willowbrook held a vigil on April 17 in memory of those who were killed and injured.
VP Harris Updates Black Press After Serving First Year as Second-in-Command
January 20, 2022
In 2021, Kamala Harris made history as the first Black, first Asian and first woman to be elected vice president of the United States. After a year in office, she met with the Black press to give an update on her activities that impact African Americans throughout the nation.
Redistricting Commission Adopts Draft Maps of L.A. Council Districts
October 7, 2021
The redrawn borders, approved at the September 30 meeting, were based on testimony from individuals, community groups and neighborhood councils.
2020 Census Reveals 2.9% Increase in L.A.’s Black Population
August 26, 2021
The statistics were disclosed at a special meeting of the L.A. City Council Redistricting Commission on August 19. The commission is charged with using census data to recommend a redistricting plan that outlines the boundaries of council districts (CDs) and each area should be largely equal in population.
St. Mark UMC Dedicates Prayer and Produce Community Garden
August 11, 2021
Church aims to combat food insecurity by distributing free vegetables to South L.A. neighbors Fresh vegetables and herbs will be available throughout the neighborhood, thanks to the Prayer and Produce Community Garden sponsored by St. Mark United Methodist Church. The South L.A. congregation, headed by Pastor Gary B. Williams, dedicated the garden on August 7, and anointed the land as its contribution to the fight against food insecurity, also called food deserts, which refer to limited access to quality, affordable and healthy products. Church members and local residents were on hand to celebrate along with the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Oliver
Bryan, Durazo and Bloom Celebrate Homeless Hiring Tax Credit in Leimert Park
July 29, 2021
Groundbreaking $30 million budget initiative will assist homeless individuals and small businesses in California
Hot and Cool Café hosted Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles), State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) to celebrate the groundbreaking California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit (HHTC).