Zaya Campbell Wins Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant
August 14, 2024
Zaya Campbell is the winner of the 30th Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, announced Lisa Ruffin, LMAA founder and the judges.
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Smith and the Sons of Jericho Host 1st Anniversary Concert
April 18, 2024
Smith & Sons of Jericho will hold their 1st Anniversary Concert on Sunday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m., at Mount Pilgrim Cathedral, located at 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Compton.
Lillian Lilly Drops New Gospel Track via Xpress Music Group
February 8, 2024
Gospel artist Lillian Lilly just dropped “At the Center of Grace,” a new track featuring her powerful and melodic vocals.
Monumental Effort Underway to Get Out the Vote!
February 1, 2024
In preparation for the upcoming election season, over 36 collaborators and partners, including Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, president of the Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Dr. Carliss R. McGhee, and Danny Bakewell, Jr. of the LA Sentinel, will be gathering for The Rosa Parks Birthday Outing, and to demonstrate the importance of voting.
City of Los Angeles Kicks-off African American Heritage Month Observance
February 1, 2024
For the 74th consecutive year, the City of Los Angeles and Our Authors Study Club are uniting to present a variety of events to observe African American Heritage Month. Mayor Karen Bass assembled a committee headed by Public Works Commissioner Mike Davis and OASC President Lura Daniels-Ball to present free programs for all ages to be held at venues throughout the city. Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. is the honorary chair for citywide celebration, Wendy Raquel Robinson is the ambassador for the OASC Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest, and William Allen Young will serve as a contest judge. Activities kick-off on
LA Works Hosts First Volunteer Festival in Honor of MLK
January 25, 2024
On Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 95th birthday, nearly 60 years after he addressed 15,000 Angelenos in a rousing speech on race relations and human dignity at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1964, LA Works organized the MLK 2024 Volunteer Festival: Take Action to Support Our Beloved Community, at the same site.
Nu Skool Sings Old School Hosts Holiday Sneakers Ball
December 21, 2023
Nu Skool Sings Old School hosted its annual toy and gift drive party, Sneakers Ball, on Sunday, December 10, at the LA Crystal Hotel and Casino in Compton. Children from ages 7-17 modeled fashions on the runway, including those of an 8-year-old designer, Charlie LeRoy. The toys and gifts borne by attendees will be distributed to inner city children in need this holiday season.
Mothers In Action Brings Thanksgiving to Seniors and the Community
November 30, 2023
On Thursday, November 23, Mothers in Action (MIA) and Ward Economic Development Corporation celebrated Thanksgiving with the 28th Annual Thanksgiving Day Senior Feed at Ward Villas.
Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of CSU-LA
September 14, 2023
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York.
Evans Retires as VP of Marketing from Crenshaw Christian Center
August 3, 2023
Although Evans says the last couple of years without the Apostle, who passed away from complications of COVID in 2021, have been difficult for the church, he is confident that CCC and EIF will continue to evolve in a way that uplifts lives and honors the Word of God.
Emmanuel COGIC Plans Spirit-Filled Events During Month of May
May 4, 2023
Emmanuel Church of God In Christ, pastored by Bishop Uleses C. Henderson, Jr, is where you want to be during the month of May 2023. Literally every week there’s something for everyone to partake in that will no doubt enhance their life.
Gloria Gray Sworn In as Inglewood City Councilmember
May 4, 2023
Gloria Gray has a legacy of distinguished leadership. After a stellar win for Inglewood.
Civil Rights Leader Ben Jealous Solves the Riddle of Racism in New Book
January 19, 2023
Prominent civil rights leader Ben Jealous’ new book, “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing,” hit stores on January 10. The youngest ever NAACP president and CEO explores the construct of race and the potential for our country to heal while reflecting on his own journey in politics and beyond.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Los Angeles Have History
January 12, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. made frequent visits to Los Angeles. Many of his visits in the late 1950s to 1960s consisted of private fundraisers, places of worship, educational institutions and conferences.
MLK’s Influence on the Written Word: Art as a Means of Mourning, Coping and Continuing a Legacy
January 12, 2023
As we remember and mourn the loss of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we can take inspiration and solace from, not only his written speeches, but also in the works of a number of esteemed Black writers who themselves mourned, coped and mapped out their own blueprint for a better nation through their art in 1968.