Taste of Soul—Come Feel the Love
October 18, 2018
The # 1 festival in SoCal invites everyone to celebrate 13 years of food, entertainment and fun.
Breaking News
- Palm Springs Approves $27 Million Reparations Deal for Displaced Black and Latino Families
- Weber: ‘Every Vote Counts in California’s Elections’
- L.A. County Commission on HIV’s Black Caucus Hosts World AIDS Day at CDU
- Local Community Groups Plan Thanksgiving Giveaway Events
- Judge Dion Griffith Morrow Passes Away
- Election Controversy Sparks Debate in Pasadena NAACP Leadership Race
- James Lee and his Mobile Station Celebrate 50 Years Serving in the Community
- Mulenga Strengthens Bonds Between Los Angeles and Lusaka through Sister City Committee
- Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project Breaks Ground
- Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by Patrick Henry Johnson
- Community Salutes Dr. George McKenna’s Stellar Achievements at Gala Retirement Celebration
- 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
- USC Continues to Improve in 82-68 Win Over San José State
- Powell Scores 23 Points in Clippers 102-99 Win Over Warriors
- Harden Becomes No. 2 for All-Time 3-Pointer Makes in Clippers Victory
- Rams, Novavax Protects the Rams House With Vaccination Clinic
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Bakewell Media Presents the 13th Annual Taste of Soul
October 4, 2018
It is a “party with a purpose” giving the community access to health resources, job opportunities, education information, economic empowerment of small businesses and highlights community collaboration.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Rafikiz Foods
August 30, 2018
Taste of Soul will feature one vendor bringing comfort food straight from the heart.
The Leimert Park Book Fair Returns August 25
August 9, 2018
The family-oriented event is held in the heart of Leimert Park, widely considered to be the center of the African American arts/intellectual scene in L.A.
23rd Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival Returns with Silky Sounds
July 26, 2018
Free outdoor festival on July 28-29 will feature multicultural foods, interactive pavilions and activities for all ages.
Beyonce Gives $100,000 to Four Historically Black Schools
April 19, 2018
Beyonce paid tribute to historically Black colleges during her groundbreaking Coachella performance, and now the singer is donating $100,000 to four Black universities.
6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors
January 28, 2018
Mar. 10 & 11 The 6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors in Los Angeles, CA will be on March 10 & 11 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Whittier Narrows Park, 750 S. Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte. In 2017 we had 10,000 people, and in 2018 we are expecting around the same. Deriving from a traditional Indian festival, this traveling celebration of Holi Festival of Colors invites guests to come and celebrate the simple, joyful aspects of life. Activities include live music, DJ’s, top of the hour color throws, interactive dance, yoga, free hugs, crafts and a
6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors
January 11, 2018
Mar. 10 & 11 The 6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors in Los Angeles, CA will be on March 10 & 11 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Whittier Narrows Park, 750 S. Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte. In 2017 we had 10,000 people, and in 2018 we are expecting around the same. Deriving from a traditional Indian festival, this traveling celebration of Holi Festival of Colors invites guests to come and celebrate the simple, joyful aspects of life. Activities include live music, DJ’s, top of the hour color throws, interactive dance, yoga, free hugs, crafts and a
12th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival reigns, yet again!
October 25, 2017
12th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival reigns, yet again!
12th Annual Taste of Soul festivities will ‘Turn Up’ this Saturday!!
October 16, 2017
12th Annual Taste of Soul festivities are underway!!
Taste of Soul Keeps the Peace, Promotes Unity
October 12, 2017
The rules and regulations have kept this festival a peaceful gathering for 12 years.
Compton Mayor Aja Brown to Welcome Home Tennis Legends Venus and Serena Williams
October 29, 2016
the Healthy Compton Community Festival will feature free celebrity workouts, sports clinics, health screenings, cooking demos, and giveaways.
On Air Personality Headkrack at the 11th annual Taste of Soul family festival
October 20, 2016
Watch as we catch up with Dish Nation’s on air personality HeadKrack and see why he decided to cut his hair!
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson
Director of Photography: Aaron Brumfield
L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson at the 11th annual Taste of Soul family festival
October 20, 2016
Watch as we catch up with 10th District Councilman Herb Wesson outside of 94.7’s WAVE Stage during the Taste of Soul!
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson
Director of Photography: Aaron Brumfield
Taste of Soul Wins On Social Media
October 20, 2016
Here’s what TOS Nation had to say about Taste of Soul 2016 on social media