Get Help LA app will start in January, with the goal of eventually making it available to the general public. ... read more »

Bass takes news position, advocates for the Black Press and strengthening ties with Africa ... read more »

For 12 years in a row, Taste of Soul has continued to provide all things soulful and be an economic driver in the Black community because of the chairs, co-chairs, partners and sponsors who support the event and its mission.      ... read more »

Bakewell Media presents the 13th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, in partnership with Mothers in Action and produced by the Los Angeles Sentinel on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10am-7pm on historic Crenshaw Blvd. ... read more / view event »

Last week, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti chose Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Michel Moore as the department’s new chief to replace retiring officer Charlie Beck. ... read more »

A Los Angeles City Council committee today approved a Koreatown parking lot as a potential site for a temporary homeless shelter during a raucous early morning meeting attended by hundreds of people who filled the council chamber to capacity.  ... read more »

Prior to former Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas’ resignation in December 2017, he spent the past four years serving the South Los Angeles community by taking on the state’s homelessness crisis, mental health and environmental issues. Although he is no longer serving in the assembly, Ridley-Thomas continues to be a voice and face of the community. This time however, he is taking his voice to the polls by encouraging California residents to register to vote!  ... read more »

Mayor Garcetti touches upon the most salient and pressing issues facing Los Angeles in his State of the City Address. ... read more / watch video »

Brandon I. Brooks, Managing Editor with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and the L.A. Watts Times Newspaper sits down for an exclusive interview with three Black L.A. City Council members, L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson (10th district), Councilman Curren Price (9th District) and Marqueece Harris-Dawson (8th district) ... read more / watch video »

In recognition that Black History should be celebrated every day, Councilmember seeks community engagement in planning of “Destination Crenshaw”, a 1.1 Mile Open-Air Art Museum celebrating the legacy of Black Los Angeles  ... read more »

Rep. Karen Bass holds town hall to discuss community concerns, keeping the president accountable and the environment.   ... read more »

Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas outlined the path for progress to ensure permanent housing for those who are experiencing homelessness, during a press conference on Tuesday, August 22. ... read more »

Councilmember Harris-Dawson gave a special presentation recognizing the significance of Caribbean heritage. During his presentation, Hollywood Carnival performers surprised the audience in stunning costumes and danced to Caribbean music. Lunch was provided by Derrick’s Jamaican Cuisine, a local South LA restaurant. ... read more »

Pastor Mary S. Minor and the members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAMEC) dedicated their new edifice on Dec. 4.   The joyous service featured a sermon Bishop Clement W. ... read more »