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McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Weekend Experience
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McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Weekend Experience

Sentinel News ServiceJune 28, 2019

This is the first time the Golden Arches has offered a two-day empowering and educational experience as part of its free nationwide tour. The tour is an extension of McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden campaign, an initiative that shines a brilliant light on Black excellence through the areas of empowerment, education and entrepreneurship. The Golden Voice Talent Showcase and Master Class were produced in partnership with RCA Inspiration.

Next Dimension University Comes to Los Angeles
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Next Dimension University Comes to Los Angeles

Staff ReportJanuary 23, 2019

Next Dimension University, a Bible college headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, will hold a grand opening of its Los Angeles Campus on January 28, at 7 p.m. at 4951 Figueroa Ave., in Los Angeles. The school offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees in several disciplines including biblical counseling, religious education, sacred music and theology. Training is also available for careers such as school principal, missionary ambassador, media specialist and motivational speaker. According to Chancellor Joel McLeod, “There was a demand for formal bible training, and great interest in NDU, so here we are in Los Angeles. At NDU, master teachers

GRAMMY-WINNING MAESTRO DONALD LAWRENCE RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH THE TRI-CITY SINGERS, ‘DELIVER ME (THIS IS MY EXODUS)’ (FEAT. LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON)
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GRAMMY-WINNING MAESTRO DONALD LAWRENCE RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH THE TRI-CITY SINGERS, ‘DELIVER ME (THIS IS MY EXODUS)’ (FEAT. LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON)

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 4, 2019

Produced by Donald Lawrence, “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)” is a liberating anthem to welcome a fresh start facing a brand new day, written by Lawrence, Sir the Baptist, Marshon Lewis, Rob Woolridge Jr., and Desmond Davis.  A declaration of faith to break away from past binds, the song is inspired by the Biblical exodus of the Israelites from Egypt via God’s hands.

McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Brings Sounds of Joy to Taste of Soul
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McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Brings Sounds of Joy to Taste of Soul

Brittany K. Jackson, Contributing WriterOctober 24, 2018

The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour made its final stop at the Taste of Soul in the presence of more than 350,000 attendees and it was nothing short of amazing! The critically acclaimed gospel stage, sponsored by McDonald’s and dedicated in the memory of the late Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, featured a number of performances from the nation’s biggest gospel music acts. Hitting the stage to bring hope, inspiration and a whole lot of joy were singers and songwriters Donald Lawrence, Deitrick Haddon, Rickey Dillard, Geneen White, JJ Hairston, Canton Jones, Todd Dulaney, Paul Porter of the Christianaires, Renee Spearman, Lonnie Hunter,

McDonald’s Reinforces Commitment to Community Through 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour at the Taste of Soul Family Festival
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McDonald’s Reinforces Commitment to Community Through 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour at the Taste of Soul Family Festival

Staff and Wire ReportOctober 17, 2018

Free concert series continues support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, introduces new scholarship for one HBCU student McDonald’s USA announced the return of one of its staple events, the 12th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The free event, which features an award-winning line-up, will take place at the Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage, located on the corner of Crenshaw Blvd., and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Both national and regional artists will sing a wide range of gospel music. Los Angeles-area performers include recording

Gospel Legend Edwin Hawkins Passes Away
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Gospel Legend Edwin Hawkins Passes Away

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 17, 2018

Edwin Hawkins at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Jan. 2015. (L.A. Sentinel File Photo) Edwin Hawkins, the four-time Grammy® Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers’ 1969 million-seller, “Oh Happy Day,” died January 15 at his home in the Bay area after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Edwin Hawkins –– a celebrated artist, innovator, and music icon. Though he will be greatly missed the world over, the message of love, life, and encouragement that he incorporated into his music gives

TOS Gospel Stage Draws Thousands with Powerful Praise
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TOS Gospel Stage Draws Thousands with Powerful Praise

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 25, 2017

The spirit of the Lord descended with power on the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at the 12Hezekiahth Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival (TOS) on Oct. 21. The incredible praise party attracted the largest crowd ever with thousands of people on hand to hear regional and local artists deliver joyous music filled with worship, hope and the love of God. With KJLH broadcaster Aundre Russell and Christian comedian J Redd serving as emcees, L.A.-area gospel singers kicked-off the first half of the program. The audience rose to its feet upon hearing selections such as “Thank You, Lord, For Blessing Me

SoCal Black McDonald’s Operators Continue Gospel Legacy at TOS
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SoCal Black McDonald’s Operators Continue Gospel Legacy at TOS

Staff and Wire ReportOctober 18, 2017

The Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage (BMM) will be among the highlights at 12th Annual Taste of Soul set for Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Boulevard from Rodeo Dr. to Stocker Blvd. The BMM stage will be located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Boulevards. Thanks to the Southern California Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA), several chart-topping national artists will join local performers in bringing gospel messages of hope and joy at the nation’s largest family festival. Uniting local and national talent to perform on the BMM stage is collaboration between local

Local Artists Bring Spectacular Praise to TOS Gospel Stage
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Local Artists Bring Spectacular Praise to TOS Gospel Stage

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 11, 2017

Holman UMC presents L.A.-area’s top inspirational performers at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Stage A dynamic lineup of L.A.-area inspiration artists will bring spectacular praise and worship to the Taste of Soul’s (TOS) Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage (BMM). The performers will join national artists in delivering musical messages of hope and joy at the nation’s largest family festival on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Boulevard from Rodeo Blvd. to Stocker Avenue. The BMM stage will be located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Boulevards. According to TOS creator and Sentinel Executive Publisher Danny Bakewell,