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Call 2 Worship – December 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 27, 2018

First AME Church welcomes the famous Florida A&M University’s Marching “100” on Dec. 30, at 8:15 a.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The public is invited to attend the band’s performance as well as the FAME worship service, which start at 7:45 a.m. The band will also appear in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1. To learn more, call (323) 735-1251. West Angeles Church of God in Christ holds New Year’s service on Dec. 30 at 9:30 a.m., where Earvin “Magic” Johnson will speak; and Watch Night Service on Dec. 31,

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First AME –L.A. Hosts 3rd Annual College and Career Fair

Anasia Obioha, Contributing WriterNovember 7, 2018

Twelfth grade Dorsey High School student Kory Laflora knows he wants to obtain a chemical engineering degree and thinks he may want to attend a historically Black college. To help him decide on a school, the 17-year-old recently joined more than 750 students in grades eight through 12 from 15 Los Angeles area schools at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles’ (FAME) 3rd Annual Hoops and Options College and Career Fair. “It’s a wealth of information to help the kids decide,” said Georgia Smith, Laflora’s mother, who accompanied him to the fair for support. “Hopefully, it helps

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South L.A. Churches Unite to Aid Foster Families and Youth

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 10, 2018

Town hall set for Oct. 16 at Center of Hope Church in Inglewood Six churches in the greater South Los Angeles area recently partnered to create the Faith Foster Families Network to offer another level of support to parents and youth involved in the foster care system. Holman CDC of Holman United Methodist Church, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of First AME Church, the West Angeles CDC of West Angeles Church of God in Christ all in Los Angeles, along with the Center of Hope in Inglewood, the City of Refuge in Gardena and Crossroads United Methodist Church in Compton

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FAME Hosts #Votefest in Hopes of Registering 10,000 New Voters

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 3, 2018

First AME Church of Los Angeles is making a bold move to register 10,000 new voters by the mid-term election on Nov. 13. The initiative, headed by FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, is part of the African American Get – Out The Vote (AAGTV) campaign to increase voter registration by 10 percent. To kick-off their effort, Boyd and FAME members hosted #VoteFest on September 30, in collaboration with Corvette of Choice Club, the United in Peace Foundation Bikers and other specialty car clubs. The event, which also included a rally and resource fair, featured more than scores of motorcycles and classic

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Call 2 Worship – September 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 26, 2018

Experience Christian Ministries presents “Out of the Box, But in the Word,” their 4th annual R&B concert, on Sept. 29, at 5 p.m., at 326 E. 47th Place in Los Angeles, said Pastor Shep Crawford. The event will showcase individuals and groups in the faith community singing R&B love songs. Performers include Pastor Michael Saunders of Beacon Light Baptist Church, Pastor Wayne Chaney and praise and worship leader Alex Arowora of Antioch Church of Long Beach, Sr., and Heirfore Laweta Crawford, director of the Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir. The ticket donation for the event is $15 in advance and $20 at

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Call 2 Worship – September 20

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 19, 2018

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church sponsors a revival on Sept. 20-21, at 7 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The revivalists are Pastor Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia AME Church and Pastor Roderick Walker of Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For details, call (323) 296-5610. Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church plans the 55th Annual Women’s Day Service on Sept. 23, at 7016 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The L.O.V.E. (Ladies of Virtuous Essence) Ministry sponsors the event. The theme is “Kingdom Women

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Kounalakis Worships at West Angeles COGIC & FAME

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 22, 2018

Eleni Kounalakis, a candidate for California Lt. Governor and a former U.S. Ambassador visited and participated in the powerful and inspiring worship services at West Angeles Church of God in Christ led by Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., above, and First AME Church of Los Angeles under the leadership of Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, below, on Sunday, August 12. (Courtesy photos)

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Photo of the Day: Bridget “Biddy” Mason Turns 200

Sentinel WireAugust 22, 2018

On August 15, Biddy Mason born a slave, overcame slavery and travel west to California. Mason became a nurse and midwife, using the skills she learned as a slave. Some patients gave her land in payment for delivering their children. She also saved her money and invested in downtown real estate, including buying the property at 311 Spring St. that would become her home. The Spring Street property was also where Mason and others established the First AME Church, the oldest African American church in the city. The initial meetings were held in Mason’s home. The Biddy Mason memorial

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First AME Church-L.A. Helps Zambian Entrepreneurs

Vicki C. Phillips, Contributing WriterAugust 15, 2018

A 2016 reception at a private home for the Honorable Inonge Mutukwa Wina, the first female vice president of Zambia and member of the AME Church, resulted in a partnership to improve the living conditions for Zambian women and enriched the lives of members of First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) and friends, who recently visited the country. The reception, organized by FAME member and Attorney Zna Portlock Houston, was hosted by FAME members Drs. Ludlow and Ruth Creary in their Hollywood Hills home. According to Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, senior minister of FAME, who attended the event, “The vice

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Foster Care Advocates at CASA LA, Carry Out Mission, But Need More Support

Jennifer BihmAugust 9, 2018

CASA started their first program in 1978 under the leadership of Judge Peter Giannini, who secured a four-year federal start-up grant. The program, then known as the Child Advocates Office, was under the guidance of Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court, Richard “Skip” Byrne and Supervising Judge Paul Boland. In 1983, Friends of Child Advocates, now CASA of Los Angeles, founded by Jacqueline Dolan, organized a public/private partnership to increase awareness and raise money for the recruitment, training and support of volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children under the care of the Dependency Court, according to the organization’s website.

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First Ladies Health Initiative Sponsors Back to School Party

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 1, 2018

Hundreds of people took advantage of services and resources offered at the Back to School Party sponsored by the First Ladies Health Initiative on July 28. The free event, held at the First Ladies Health House in South L.A., featured free vaccinations for children and free health screenings for adults. Also, 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to students. Several health partners and volunteers donated their time and expertise to provide screenings for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and various cancers. The medical and health representatives were from Walgreens, City of Hope, Inglewood L.A. EECP Center,

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SCCWIM Plans Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 4, 2018

Offering a fun-filled afternoon for all ages, the AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry (SCCWIM) are planning an Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show. The event takes place on Saturday, July 28, at 12 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. The program will feature a tribute to the Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., presiding elder of the Los Angeles South District, and the Rev. Dr. Allen L. Williams, Sr., presiding elder of the Los Angeles North District. According the Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones, SCCWIM coordinator, “Presiding Elders Lindsey and Williams have a long history of encouraging women

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Call 2 Worship – June 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 13, 2018

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale through June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 14-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers and music. For

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Call 2 Worship – June 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 6, 2018

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale from Jun 8 to June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 12-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers

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Local Churches Host Successful First Ladies Health Day

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 11, 2018

Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on April 8, where attendees received free health tests and medical screenings. During the event, free health tests and medical screenings were provided for the entire family to address preventative illnesses, which disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics. Medical healthcare partners from Walgreens and more than 50 health organizations provided medical advice and counseling, as well as screenings for hypertension, HIV/AIDS, glucose, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and certain forms of cancer.