Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs, the largest African American owned law firm in California, celebrated a major milestone in the firm’s history on the evening of Saturday, August 19. The 80th year anniversary had been long awaited, and the celebration was meticulously planned, against the backdrop of eight decades of excellence.
Actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish is the celebrity chair for the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, set for Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The largest block party on the West Coast takes place along Crenshaw Boulevard, from Obama Boulevard to Stocker Street.
Clarence Avant, lovingly known as “The Black Godfather,” was called home to rest on August 13, at the age of 92. One of Black music’s most extraordinary executives, Avant was renowned for his business acumen, industry expertise, philanthropist efforts and social justice advocacy.
The Taste of Soul Family Festival is fast approaching, and people throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area are gearing up to attend the biggest block party on the West Coast on Saturday, October 21.
The Los Angeles Sentinel and KCBS/KCAL has launched a historical new Black news segment for Los Angeles viewers. Beginning July 21, the KCBS/KCAL News team started airing L.A. Sentinel Community Insider on Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. on “KCAL News with Amy Johnson.”
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles prides itself as being the church of the people. Lead by Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, the congregation and their leadership got a chance to take a bow on Friday, June 30 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and the members of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles will celebrate their 150th anniversary on Friday, June 30, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood.
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., center, executive publisher of the L.A. Sentinel Newspaper, recognized Angela Howard and Tom Dorsey as the longest-serving staff members of the Sentinel.
The Black Women Legends Awards will be presented to five accomplished African Americans at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on April 15. The achievements of the recipients are equaled by the attainments of the women for whom the Black Women Legends Awards are named – described as trailblazers who broke down barriers.
The Brotherhood Crusade partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Acts Inspired by Mookie (AIM) to host a Thanksgiving Grab and Go drive-thru at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center.
Yvonne Wheeler was elected the new president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (LA Fed) on Nov. 21. The historic unanimous vote by her peers makes Wheeler the first Black woman to hold the title and makes her one of the most influential people in Los Angeles politics.
The 17th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival (TOS) returned with a dramatic flourish as thousands of people filled Crenshaw Blvd., from Obama Blvd. to Stocker St., to enjoy the incredible culture of South Los Angeles.
The sudden passing of Pasadena Councilman John J. Kennedy prompted scores of tributes and reflections about the positive impact of his legacy. Kennedy, who served nearly 10 years on the Pasadena City Council, reportedly died of a heart attack on July 21.
Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the third most powerful leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, urged Angelenos to support Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles on May 3, at an event hosted by Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. at the L.A. Sentinel.
Bette Braxton, longtime friend of the Brotherhood Crusade and Bakewell Media, recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party hosted by Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., because, he said, “We all love her!”