Los Angeles Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks interviews Motown legends on the red carpet at the premiere of Showtime’s latest documentary, “Hitsville: The Making of Motown.” ... read more / watch video »

“When They See Us” relays a jarring miscarriage of justice of five teens — Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise — who were convicted of assault, rape, and attempted murder. ... read more »

In the new documentary “Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo,” D’Angelo answers the question for what feeds his soul ... read more »

“…in the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, America’s embrace of “I believe the victims” has intensified. However, Michael Jackson’s family and ultra-loyal fan base, are having none of it.” ... read more »

A careful variety of HCBU alumni from the 1940s through the ’70s peppered the storytelling with first hand accounts or their experiences of protest, death and celebration. ... read more »

In the documentary, we follow Bradley as he uses previous "Coalition-building campaign strategies" used before by other campaigns (of civil rights, Mayor Sam Yorty)  before him to succeed.   ... read more »

LA 92 is told in news clips and summaries of journalists and newsmen and women on the ground as the 92’ unrest was in progress. ... read more »

Film Director Damani Baker talks about THE HOUSE ON COCO ROAD, an intimate documentary exploration of heritage and history against the backdrop of a brewing Afro-centric revolution as the U.S. government prepares to invade the island nation of Grenada. A captivating story of a woman who risks the lives of herself and her young children in pursuit of liberty. First hand accounts from activists Angela Davis, Fania Davis and Fannie Haughton weave together director Damani Baker’s family portrait of Utopian dreams, resistance and civil unrest with a film score composed by music luminary Meshell Ndegeocello. Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson ... read more / watch video »

Of course, in instances of police brutality preceding Brown’s death, there was little to no visual evidence of wrongdoing at the hands of police. ... read more »

The trials and tribulations of their personal lives along with the highs and lows of their senior year are the focus, as these young ladies prepare for graduation and a major step competition. Step is in theaters August 4th. Film footage, courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures. ... read more / watch video »

For Baker, he didn’t realize at the time that he was surrounded by women leaders including his mother, who made such an impact on the justice Black people fought to achieve. ... read more »

When I decided to make a film in Bertie, I wanted to bring attention to a community that wasn't being talked about ... read more »

Jun. 27 On June 27, 7:30-9:30 PM Hammer Museum: Los Angeles presents “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up”. This documentary follows a small group that came together across race, ... read more »

In 1979, Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing the book. At the time of Baldwin’s death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript. ... read more / view gallery »

The Los Angeles Sentinel chats with Black Hollywoods' Storytellers at EBONY iTUNES Movies event in Hollywood. Oscar Nominated Filmmaker Raoul Peck, Singer-Songrwriter and Actress LeToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey, and Goapele dish on the importance of telling the stories of Black culture without compromise. Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson ... read more / watch video »