It’s A Rap (Music Briefs): 9.14.17 – 9.20.17
September 14, 2017
One of many R&B male groups to set the stage with a unique sound and style returns to the music scene and are ready to give fans a wilder side of their artistry.
Breaking News
- L.A. Sentinel and FACE Leaders Unite to ‘Stop the Hate’ Crimes in Los Angeles
- Fathers and Mothers Who Care Host 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Compton
- Community in Shock and Disbelief Over Allegations Regarding Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies From Cancer at Age 78
- USC Men’s Basketball Wins Fourth Straight; Beats Southern University 82-51
- Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church Over LGBTQ Policies
- Black Denomination Upholds Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage. A Gay Pastor in its Ranks Seeks Change
entertainment
The Grammy-Nominated Rap Superstar, JEEZY donated 50,000 bottles of Water to Hurricane Harvey Victims in Houston with Trae “Tha” Truth and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
September 12, 2017
He urges all to find ways to contribute to Houston’s hurricane relief efforts.
Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
September 8, 2017
True to the Game (Unrated) Crime thriller about a small-time drug dealer (Columbus Short) forced to choose between love and money as he tries to escape the ‘hood. Cast includes Vivica A. Fox, Erica Peeples and Nelsan Ellis.
‘StartUp’ The Pursuit of Greed In a New Tech World, Season 2 begins – Edi Gathegi is back!
September 7, 2017
It’s a love story between father and daughter. I play the father.
Kamasi and Hancock Intersect Jazz Tradition & Evolution at Hollywood Bowl
September 7, 2017
Herbie Hancock gave L.A. a rare gift in jazz history and its ever evolving journey.
‘StartUp’ grooms Kelvin Harrison Jr., Season Two Begins: September 28
September 7, 2017
This was the brainchild of Cuban-American tech whiz Izzy Morales (Otmara Marrero) and this idea brought all the wolves out for the hunt.
Exclusive: TV One When Love Kills Interview
September 3, 2017
Director Tasha Smith and entertainer Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland stopped by the LA Sentinel to talk about their new movie, When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story on TV One
TV One Original ‘When Love Kills’ Recounts Tragic Story of Falicia Blakely
August 31, 2017
For Tasha Smith, it was critical to tap deeper into Blakely’s individual thought process, exploring why she felt her loyalty to Dino was more important than human life.
The Free Spirited Songstress: Jackie Venson
August 31, 2017
Venson creates songs from personal experiences and paying attention to her surroundings.
Inside Hamilton’s Fitting Room with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
August 31, 2017
This year, the touring cast displayed its visual storytelling before major metropolitan city audiences across the United States.
The Makings of a Star: ‘Presenting Princess Shaw’ Inspires the Uninspired
August 24, 2017
The producer discovered the fiery red hair and soulful singer 7,000 miles away on an Israeli kibbutz.
Bill Duke Youth Media Camp Accepting Applications
August 24, 2017
In addition, all class sessions of the Duke Youth Media Camp are now held on the campus of the New York Film Academy in Burbank.
Reel Talk: 8.24.17 – 8.30.17 (Movie, & Television briefs)
August 24, 2017
The docu-series examines the essences of love and commitment within the Black community.
Allen Maldonado EVERYBODY DIGITAL teams up with NBC Universal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
August 24, 2017
Wanting nothing more than to connect with his kids, but having no money to support them or himself, Tray falls back on the skills he learned in prison to make ends meet.
Filmmaker Dee Rees was honored with the Sundance Institute Vanguard Award
August 17, 2017
It celebrates an emerging artist with creative independence and includes a cash grant and mentorship from industry professionals and Institute staff.