The fight for social justice and economic equity has deep roots in the Black and Brown communities of Los Angeles. Throughout history, we have found strength in unity, power in our collective voice, and hope in our shared struggles.
In November, voters have a crucial opportunity to reject Proposition 36, a misguided effort backed by major law enforcement associations and some players in the corporate retail lobby that will make our communities less safe.
Pastor Oliver E. Buie and the members of Bel-Vue Community Presbyterian Church will present “Shelter,” a one-woman play about homelessness, on Friday August 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the edifice located at 675 E. 118th Street in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has seen its first decline in homelessness in six years and the first double-digit decrease in nine years.
“Shop & Shower” was sponsored by Katina Holliday of Holliday’s Helping Hands at Good Shepherd Baptist Church to help unhoused individuals in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered the 2024 State of the City address on April 15 and stressed that while there is still much work to be done, the state of our city is stronger because of work done to disrupt the status quo and work to lock arms with all levels of government.
Administration officials said the comprehensive reforms underscore the Biden-Harris team’s commitment to addressing working families’ pressing challenges, making quality childcare more accessible and affordable for all.
On Sunday, Jan. 28, the office of the Honorable Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County Supervisor, District #2, presented proclamations of appreciation to the Restoration Community Development Corporation (RCDC) at the Cathedral of Christ Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) USA (CCTCC). After the worship service, April Johnson, assistant director of constituent engagement for the supervisor’s office, presented certificates to Bernice Noflin, founder and executive director of RCDC, Bishop Emery Lindsay, senior pastor of CCTCC, Edmond Hamilton, Jr., trustee chair of CCTCC and Rev. Robert Hendricks, senior pastor of New Testament Church of Christ. Related Stories: https://lasentinel.net/scholar-traces-how-black-churches-became-centers-of-political-engagement.html https://lasentinel.net/l-a-churches-present-mini-homes-to-skid-row-residents.html “You know, God is
This past weekend, our campus, region, state, and nation celebrated the 95th birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As the holiday approached, it is important to reflect on not just the personality of the man, but the principles he lived by.
Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $291 billion spending plan to the California Legislature on Jan. 10.
On Monday, November 27, Sunnyside 5 (SS5) Student Housing held their grand opening at Sunnyside Baptist Church in South Los Angeles. Sunnyside 5 is a new faith-inspired, non-profit project created to serve young people experiencing homelessness, who need supportive transitional housing.
Every year, Pepperdine University initiates a community-wide day of service called Step Forward Day where students, faculty, staff, and alumni volunteer to give back to their local communities.
On Thursday, August 24, Genesis LA, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, gathered with community organizations at the Community Coalition headquarters to announce a new strategy towards increasing housing affordability for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities across South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed an updated declaration of a state of emergency on homelessness on Monday, July 10, to further expedite affordable housing and bring unhoused Angelenos inside.
Years of collaborating with faith and municipal leaders to reduce homelessness resulted in the Rev. Kelvin Sauls being recognized by the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Friday, June 23.