Taste of Soul 2023 – Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors
November 2, 2023
A photo collage capturing the sights and scenes at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
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Danny Bakewell Sr
City National Bank Sponsors Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at 2023 Taste of Soul
September 21, 2023
City National Bank will sponsor the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
Bakewell Media Celebrates Black Women at Gala Event
April 20, 2023
Aiming to salute the contributions and accomplishments of Black women, Bakewell Media CEO Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., created a memorable space to commemorate several Black women who continue to make waves of change through selfless due diligence and continuous acts of service.
Pat Prescott to Host Bakewell Media’s Salute to Black Women Leaders
April 13, 2023
Pat Prescott, the esteemed broadcaster, will serve as mistress of ceremonies for Bakewell Media’s salute to Black women leaders and the 90th anniversary of the Sentinel on Saturday, April 15, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Loyola Marymount Recognizes Danny Bakewell Sr. in Special MLK Interfaith Service
January 26, 2023
A beautiful service in honor of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was held at Loyola Marymount University on January 18, 2023.
NXT LVL Interns Level Up Taste of Soul!
October 27, 2022
NXT LVL, a program powered by TecLeimert, offered their amazing expertise in showing off the 2022 Taste of Soul Family Festival. NXT LVL is a free program that provides opportunities for under resourced youth to leverage existing affinities for social media and culture, as well as develop professional skills in the creative economy. In a twelve-week program, applicants learn the basics of digital marking and other tech-related subjects, and then are paired with an industry expert to mentor them. Six interns worked with our Taste of Soul team for two weeks to ensure that the TOS (@tos_streetfestla) and LAS (@lasentinel)
TecLeimert Brings Taste of the Future to Taste of Soul’s Digital World
October 20, 2022
TecLeimert joined Taste of Soul’s Digital World on October 15, just three weeks after the nonprofit’s innovative Black to the Future Conference. Their station was alight with live podcast recordings of panel discussions with industry experts, immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, a 360 photo booth machine complete with bubble gun fun, and multiple gaming stations, all highlighting the creative side of technology.
Chevrolet to Sponsor Bakewell Media ‘Music for the Soul’ Stage at Taste of Soul
October 13, 2022
Bakewell Media and Taste of Soul are pleased to announce that Chevrolet—a company that specializes in “finding new roads” with cars that make that mission easy, stylish, and fun—will be the Premiere Sponsor of the Bakewell Media “Music for the Soul” Music Stage at the imminent Taste of Soul festival occurring on Saturday, October 15.
Southwest Carpenters Partner with 17th Annual Taste of Soul
September 1, 2022
More than 63,000 people throughout Southern California are represented by the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC), also known as the Southwest Carpenters. This massive organization is collaborating with the Taste of Soul, uplifting the community on October 15, on Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, California.
‘Skip’ Cooper Launches Phase 2 of Fulfilling His ‘Special Purpose’
September 1, 2022
Hundreds of people gathered at the California Science Center on August 20 to salute Earl “Skip” Cooper II, who retired after serving decades as the president/CEO of the Black Business Association of Los Angeles.
Taste of Soul Feature: People of Color
September 1, 2022
People of Color will be one of the remarkable businesses spotlighted at the 2022 Taste of Soul Festival coming on October 15, 2022.
TOS Feature: Pucker Up Lemonade
August 25, 2022
Compton-based, Pucker Up Lemonade Company handcrafts over sixty different flavors of lemonade, iced tea, and infused waters that you’ll get to try at this year’s 2022 Taste of Soul Festival coming on October 15th.
Mothers In Action Host 24th Annual Back to School Health Fair
August 25, 2022
From free backpacks filled with school supplies to nutrition and safety information, Mothers In Action (MIA), the stalwart community group, held its 24th annual Back to School Health Fair on August 13, at Exposition Park.
GLAAAAC Honors Bakewell Family, Bradford at Economic Awards Dinner
May 12, 2022
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) will recognize the Bakewell family and State Senator Steven Bradford at its Annual Economic Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m., at the JW Marriott LA Live, 900 West Olympic Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles.
Cedars Sinai MLK Roundtable With L.A. Sentinel Publisher Danny J. Bakewell Sr.
February 2, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022- Cedars-Sinai’s virtual 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration—a yearly gathering honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.