The importance of voting was the central message at the recent celebration of Rosa Parks’ 111th birthday. The event held Feb. 3, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center attracted more than 250 people of all ages.
Since 1963, when Tom Bradley defeated Joe E. Hollingsworth to become the first African American elected councilmember of the 10th District, the seat has always been seen as a Black seat.
L.A.’s community, political and faith leaders share best wishes and words of advice on ways to have a happy new year in 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic was hard for us all. But no one was hit harder than our senior population. For the past two years, Mothers in Action has been hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for seniors at Ward Villas and throughout the community to seniors in their apartments who don’t have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal, fello
Group wants changes in the midst of gang database corruption scandal
The New Year is here, along with a new decade and Los Angeles-area faith leaders shared their recommendations for a productive 2020. The following are some the responses to the Sentinel’s question: “What are some of the issues you would advise the faith community to focus on in the New Year?” Pastor Deborah Manns, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship: “Have conversations and workshops with middle and high school students on safety and social media predators. Also, nonprofits that work with children and families should be given attention and support to discuss easy snares that trap our young people on a daily basis. In addition,
Kenneth Jackson, Victor Over Adversity, Passes at 74
Ada Marie Blair has reached a milestone of honor – Five scores – in her life’s walk. On Wednesday Sept 18, 2019 she charted 100 years of life. The celebrations have been joyous with family, friends and church family giving thanks and gifts, yet it was not enough to join with others, so Ward Economic Dev Corp planned a five-star party that surprised Mrs. Blair after she thought everything had been done.
The topic of discussion for the evening — advancing Black America during a pivotal moment in Congress
The Wave has been a partner of the festival since its inception. The Wave morning show host, Pat Prescott, and CBS LA news anchor, Pat Harvey, co-emceed the main stage as the “Pat Pat show”. The Ohio Players, the Gap Experience and many more performers blazed the main stage.
Second Annual African American History Event