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GMWA Honors Gospel Legends and Supporters at Annual Concert

Staff and Wire ReportFebruary 12, 2020

Shouts of “hallelujah” and “praise God” were heard throughout the “Back To The Old Landmark” concert, which was sponsored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America – L.A. Chapter on Feb. 9. The annual event, held at People’s Independent Church of Christ in Los Angeles, attracted a capacity crowd to hear regional and nationally known gospel vocalists and musicians deliver a range of beloved selections. The theme was “Remembering Songs from the Golden Age of Gospel Music.” Living legends in attendance included Kenneth Glover, Annette May Thomas and Madeline Thompson of The Clara Ward Singers, who all sang melodies of

Religion

Community Day Brings South L.A. Together in Love

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 23, 2019

From the moment that Community Day kicked-off on Jan. 19, throngs of people filled the parking lot outside Power of Love Ministries to receive free groceries, clothing, jobs information and health screenings. The 24th annual gathering, hosted by Bishop Edward Turner and members of Power of Love, attracted thousands of residents from neighborhoods surrounding the church’s Manchester and Normandie location in South Los Angeles. The activities included a gospel music stage featuring a range of talented performers along with several vendors such as the Watts Foundation, the Nation of Islam Sister Marketplace, Allmed Medical and Hope for Life, L.A. Department

Religion

Power of Love Ministries Plans 24th Annual Community Day

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 16, 2019

The 24th Annual Community Day, a free massive food, clothing and social awareness event commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 1430 W. Manchester Ave. in Los Angeles from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Presented by The Power of Love Ministries, Community Day is held in the spirit of Dr. King’s calling for a day of service, and Community Day has been responsible for providing tens of thousands of residents with free groceries, clothing, job fair, literacy awareness, free health screenings for more than two decades. Bishop Edward Turner created Community Day with

Religion

LACC Plans Reunion Concert

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 7, 2016

Joyous praise will highlight the upcoming reunion concert featuring Trenora Parker and the L.A. Cathedral Choir (LACC). After a 10-year absence, Parker and LACC will unite for an evening of song on Saturday, July 16, at 6 p.m., at the Breath of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church, 425 S. La Brea Avenue in Inglewood. The Rev. Michael Jenkins is the host pastor. The purpose of the concert is reflected in the event’s theme, “Reflecting and Rejoicing,” said Parker, who explained, “Over the years, many of our friends, supporters and even our own members have asked about having a reunion. They were