Combining their experience and knowledge as leading fashion creators, Kevan Hall, Angela Dean and TJ Walker have launched the Black Design Collective (BDC) to provide resources and opportunities to African Americans in the industry.
Christian hip-hop broadcasts around the world and the credit goes to God for directing Emcee N.I.C.E. and Chantal “Chani G” Grayson to go global. As the owners of Internet radio station GH3radio, which stands for God’s House of Hip-Hop, millions of listeners across the U.S. and abroad hear scripture-based, hip-hop songs of praise, love and inspiration. The L.A.-based station’s popularity and superb production led to GH3’s 2019 Stellar Award nomination for Rap Hip-Hop Gospel Song of the Year and winning a Stellar for Internet Station of the Year. “We’re the first gospel hip-hop station in the history of the Stellars
In the wake of the March 31 murder of Ermias Asghedom, known worldwide as Nipsey Hussle, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas has been at the forefront of engaging resources to stop the violence and heal the community in South Los Angeles. On April 5, he joined with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, L.A. County public health director, to open the Office of Violence Prevention. The new initiative, headquartered at the MLK Center for Public Health, will provide a range of programs for individuals and families to reduce violence and address trauma. “The scourge of gun violence has affected too many in our
It’s been nearly three years since the Right Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Sr. retired as an AME bishop after 55 years of ministry, but his schedule remains as busy as ever. A powerful preacher and insightful teacher, Kirkland is frequently invited to deliver sermons at churches throughout Southern California as well as in other parts of the country. His next local engagement takes place at Agape Church of Los Angeles. The ministry, led by Bishop Craig A. Worsham, will welcome Kirkland to deliver the sermon on Resurrection Day, April 21, at the 8 a.m. service in the worship center
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church sponsors a Women’s Prayer Service on April 13, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Holman United Methodist Church holds the “Spring Flings and Easter Things” program on April 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner Brown, pastor. The Children and Youth Ministry sponsors the event in the L.L. White Hall. For details, call (323) 731-7285. AME Community Lenten Caravan, hosted by eight AME churches, continues
Kirk Franklin speaks with the Sentinel about mentoring and not selling your soul and who he’s working with.
Kirk Franklin speaks with the Sentinel about the biggest enemy of creativity.
Kirk Franklin speaks to the Sentinel about his 13th studio album and his faith.
Kirk Franklin speaks with the Sentinel about breaking dancing being and average kid while trying to find Jesus.
Contemporary gospel group releases new single, “Miracle Worker” After two decades of singing contemporary gospel, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise still delight in lifting God’s name. They have charted several award-winning tracks over the years, yet the group continues to release more songs about the Lord. Their latest single, “Miracle Worker,” is dominating the airwaves and Hairston hopes listeners will be encouraged by its message. “We’re excited about “Miracle Worker” and believe the song is uplifting,” said Hairston, who spoke with the L.A. Sentinel while in Los Angeles for the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s annual board meeting on March
Westwood Presbyterian Church presents Mozart Requiem on April 7, at 5 p.m., at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles. George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” will be performed. Dan Redfeld will direct soprano Christina Borgioli, alto Nandani Maria Sinha, tenor Orson Van Gay, bass Matthew Lewis, and the WPC Chancel Choir and Chamber Symphony. The donation is $20 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 18. For information, email [email protected]. AME Community Lenten Caravan hosted by eight AME churches continues on April 9, at 7 p.m., at New Philadelphia AME, Ward AME, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles, said
LA City First Ladies speaks on the most memorable moment of there careers and they love being apart of there husband legacy and loving and living there life to the fullest.
Sentinel speaks with first ladies about what advice would they give to other women and also being African American and there support for women in general.
First Ladies speaks on dealing with the public and faith plays a roll in everyday life in keeping the peace and being available 24 hrs a day.
The First Ladies speak on what it take to be a First Lady and also speaks on lack of privacy and how they deal with everyday issues.