2017-18 Lakers Viewing Guide
October 19, 2017
Watching the Lakers prepare for this season was nothing short of a soap opera.
Breaking News
- Davis Honored with Advocacy Award at State NAACP Conference
- OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President
- Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races
- KCAL9/CBS2 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39
- Quincy Jones, Music Titan Who Worked With Everyone From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, Dies At 91
- Compton-Woodley Airport Centennial Celebrates Black Contributions to Aviation
- A New Vision – Brandon Lamar’s Bid for NAACP Pasadena President
- NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
- Vote Early, Vote Now! Empowering California’s Voters in 2024
- KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
- LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul
- Bakewell Media Sounds for the Soul Stage Totally Rocked Crenshaw Blvd.!
- State of Black Los Angeles Highlights Future of Communities of Color
- USC, Dorsey High, and Price School Band kick-off Taste of Soul
- Taste of Soul Fills Crenshaw Blvd. with Hundreds of Thousands of People
- Darnell Hunt Leads UCLA as Interim Chancellor
- Chrysalis Brings Job Opportunities to Taste of Soul Festival
- Bakewell Media ‘Sounds for the Soul’ Stage Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring Dwayne Wiggins at Taste of Soul
- It’s Here – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
- Enjoy Church on the ‘Shaw at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage
- Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.6 Million for Butterfly’s Haven
- Groundbreaking Reporter Warren Wilson Passes Away
- Brotherhood Crusade Gives Away Bikes to Community Youth
- Eric Benét Headlines KJLH Stage at Taste of Soul
- Jim McDonnell Named Next Chief of Los Angeles Police Department
- Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills; Advocates Question ‘Reparations’ Description
- L.A. Urban League, NBC4, and Telemundo 52 Present State of Black Los Angeles
- Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts
- Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul
- Attorney Fani Willis Addresses L.A. Community Members Supporting Her Race In Georgia
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson Elected as L.A. City Council President
- Q&A on Taste of Soul with Crystal Williams, Community Relations Manager at SoCalGas
- Costco is Coming to South Los Angeles
- Davóne Tines Unpacks the Legacy of Paul Robeson at Zipper Hall
- Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California
- Celebrating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at The Ebell of LA
- Black Community Unites to Re-Elect L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
- L.A. Sentinel Visits Western States Carpenters South L.A. Training Center
- Street Named in Honor of Watts Activist `Sweet’ Alice Harris
- Tito Jackson, Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
- Councilwoman Heather Hutt Holds Campaign Kick-Off
- Food Bank of Southern California Antes Up Under New CEO
- Kamala Harris Trounces Donald Trump in First Presidential Debate
- Richard Alatorre, Pioneering Chicano Activist, Passes at 81
- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
- Future Icons Philip Johnson: Filmmaking with Fun and Focus
- The Robey Theatre Company Celebrates 30 Years of Black Storytelling
- Actor Henry Simmons on Faith, Family and Filmography
- Next Four Years: Debt and Rent are Among Top Issues for Young California Voters
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (9/7-9/14/17)
September 8, 2017
Notes, quotes, and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Lakers Announce 2017-18 Regular Season Schedule
August 15, 2017
Home game highlights include the Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas night, the Boston Celtics January 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers March 11.
Los Angeles Lakers Introduce Lonzo Ball
July 20, 2017
The Lakers announce Lonzo Ball as the new face of the organization.
Earvin ‘Magic’ and Cookie Johnson Honored at 44th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards
May 3, 2017
The stars aligned at the Dolby Ballroom as the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) honored Earvin “Magic” and Cookie Johnson at their annual fundraiser, the 44th Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner on Friday, April 21.
Staples Center, Lakers Honor Shaq With Statue
March 29, 2017
The Staples Center unveiled the statue of Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal on Friday at a ceremony full of laughter, anecdotes, and appreciation.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/2-3/8/2017)
March 2, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Lakers Waive José Calderón
February 27, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard José Calderón.
Lakers Acquire Corey Brewer And 2017 First Round Draft Pick In Trade With Rockets
February 23, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Corey Brewer and an unprotected 2017 first round draft pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Lou Williams
Lakers name Magic Johnson president of basketball operations
February 22, 2017
Magic takes charge after GM Mitch Kupchak fired and Jim Buss removed as VP of basketball operations
Total Health Forum Focuses on Community Awareness
February 2, 2017
The second annual Total Health Forum brought together doctors, public leaders and athletes to discuss their experience with living a healthy lifestyle
Magic’s HIV Announcement Reaches 25th Anniversary
November 9, 2016
Johnson gave HIV positivity a new face, a face that would be shunned by members of the sports world at that time.
L.A. Football Club breaks ground on Banc of California Stadium
August 24, 2016
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
Black History Los Angeles
February 10, 2016
From Motown moving to L.A., to the first African American Fire Chief, there is a lot of Black History in Los Angeles