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The Lifestyle Group’s ‘Brown Sugar Wednesdays’ is the midweek vibe we never knew we needed
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The Lifestyle Group’s ‘Brown Sugar Wednesdays’ is the midweek vibe we never knew we needed

Simone Grant, Contributing WriterJanuary 4, 2024

It was a rainy Wednesday night in December in Downtown Los Angeles, but that didn’t stop partygoers from stepping out for an eventful night. Where were they headed? To the Continental Club for Brown Sugar Wednesdays, a weekly vibe in DTLA that plays your favorite rnb, hip-hop, afrobeats, and dance hall music. With a diverse crowd, a plethora of drinks flowing, and a dance floor filled with party enthusiasts, Brown Sugar aims to provide a night worth talking about the following day.

Redcat Features Solis Bamis in ‘The Tutorial’
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Redcat Features Solis Bamis in ‘The Tutorial’

Sentinel News ServiceApril 13, 2022

Actress and artist Sola Bamis presents her newest work, “The Tutorial,” at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts’ center for contemporary arts in downtown Los Angeles from Thursday, April 21, though Saturday, April 23, 2022. 

Senator Sydney Kamlager-Dove Starts New Wave of leadership as Candidate to Succeed Karen Bass 
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Senator Sydney Kamlager-Dove Starts New Wave of leadership as Candidate to Succeed Karen Bass 

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Executive Editor and Betti Halsell, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

In an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles Sentinel, Kamlager considered her responsibilities, dedication, and loyalty that she would like to convey as a congress member. Kamlager –Dove has confirmed that she will run for congress to supersede Representative Karen Bass, who is the leading candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. Bass supported Kamlager-Dove’s campaign for the position. 

JUSTICE REFORM IN LA: On the Cusp
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JUSTICE REFORM IN LA: On the Cusp

By Dr. Robert K. Ross & Kelly Lytle HernandezMarch 25, 2021

Since the 1970s, in an era now known as the Age of Mass Incarceration, Los Angeles County has operated the largest jail system in the nation.

Los Angeles Mayor Takes Knee Amid Peaceful Protests
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Los Angeles Mayor Takes Knee Amid Peaceful Protests

Associated PressJune 3, 2020

There were several sizable demonstrations in Los Angeles and Mayor Eric Garcetti took a knee at one while in a crowd outside police headquarters. However, later in the day, hundreds gathered outside Garcetti’s house and protested.

Sola Impact Launches The BeeHive
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Sola Impact Launches The BeeHive

Saybin Roberson, Contributing WriterSeptember 26, 2019

Wednesday, September 18, South Central opened its’ arms to The Beehive, the nation’s first-ever business campus for opportunity-zone (OZ) operated businesses. Here, some of the nation’s most underprivileged will now have to opportunity to meet and work with investors, business owners, and more under one roof.

Charger Girls to Host Open-Call Audition in Front of Downtown LA Skyline
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Charger Girls to Host Open-Call Audition in Front of Downtown LA Skyline

Sentinel News ServiceMay 17, 2019

On Sunday, May 19, hundreds of talented dancers will compete for a coveted spot on the world-renowned Charger Girls, one of professional sports’ most respected cheer and dance teams.  With the Chargers slated to play as many as four national primetime games at home in 2019, including two on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, perhaps the biggest highlight for the newest Charger Girls will be the opportunity to perform on an international stage when the Bolts host the Kansas City Chiefs at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Nov.18. 

Cuban Music, Culture, and Cuisine Return to Downtown Los Angeles May 19
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Cuban Music, Culture, and Cuisine Return to Downtown Los Angeles May 19

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 15, 2019

Historic Downtown Los Angeles transforms into a Cuban block party as the Third Annual Cuban-American Music Festival brings together Latinos and Latino music lovers from throughout Southern California for a day-long celebration of Cuban music, culture, and cuisine. The festival takes place on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in commemoration of the day Cuba gained formal independence from the United States, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, from 12pm to 8pm. Watch the promotional video here.

LA County DA Launches Mental Health Division
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LA County DA Launches Mental Health Division

City News ServiceJanuary 25, 2019

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey  announced the launch of a mental health division — the first of its kind by a prosecutor’s office in California and possibly the nation — to seek opportunities to expand treatment and other services for mentally ill inmates in the criminal justice system.

An Intimate Conversation With Grammy-Award Winner Thelma Houston
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An Intimate Conversation With Grammy-Award Winner Thelma Houston

Shaquille Woods, Contributing WriterJanuary 17, 2019

She was a little girl born and raised in Mississippi, who eventually went on to become a Grammy Award-winning musician. Thelma Houston, best known for her number one international hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” will perform at the Clive Davis Theater on Jan. 17 in Downtown Los Angeles.