The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 11, 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was more than a dreamer. He was a man who had the will to carry a light in the darkness.
Breaking News
- L.A. Sentinel and FACE Leaders Unite to ‘Stop the Hate’ Crimes in Los Angeles
- Fathers and Mothers Who Care Host 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Compton
- Community in Shock and Disbelief Over Allegations Regarding Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- USC Men’s Basketball Wins Fourth Straight; Beats Southern University 82-51
- Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church Over LGBTQ Policies
- Black Denomination Upholds Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage. A Gay Pastor in its Ranks Seeks Change
- California Cannot Afford to Ignore Its Water Crisis
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Ephesians NT Church and City of Fontana Plan MLK Events
January 4, 2017
Ephesians New Testament Church and the city of Fontana will sponsor two events to observe the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Notable Deaths 2016
December 28, 2016
Billy Paul (file photo) Jazz and soul singer Billy Paul known for his No. 1 hit ballad “Philadelphia Soul” and “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died after battling with cancer. He was 80. Muhammad Ali (file photo) Legendary box Muhammad Ali known as the greatest of all time, died in early June at the age of 74. Ali is an Olympic gold medalist and a World Heavyweight Champion but, he was also known for his activism. Thomas Ford (file photo) Actor Thomas Ford, known for his role as Martin Lawrence’s best friend Tommy Strawn on the hit ‘90s sitcom “Martin,” passed away. He
L.A. City Councilmembers Wesson, Price, and Harris-Dawson support Proposition HHH
November 2, 2016
$1.2 billion bond issue on November 2016 ballot would get thousands off the street, more than triple the pace of permanent supportive housing construction
CHEVROLET: Lester Booker, Jr. talks Chevy sponsorship at the 2016 Taste of Soul media day.
October 26, 2016
Chevrolet’s Lester Booker, Jr. talks Taste of Soul sponsorship and collaboration at 2016 Taste of Soul media day
PRINCIPLED BLACK LEADERSHIP AN IMPERATIVE
October 5, 2016
Blacks’ failure to hold its leaders accountable has spawned a host of self-serving charlatans
Marvin Pegues, Jr. wrongly convicted
August 31, 2016
Victor Gouche admits he lied about Pegues, Jr. shooting him
Joint Center Hires New Chief Operating Officer
August 31, 2016
Clemmons comes to the Joint Center with a wealth of leadership and managerial experience
L.A. Football Club breaks ground on Banc of California Stadium
August 24, 2016
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
Justice for Lionel Gibson, Jr.
August 4, 2016
The Gibson family’s attorney filed a wrongful death claim against the city of Long Beach on May 27
NNPA Fellows On the Challenges and Aspirations of Black America
August 3, 2016
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) commends the dedication, vigilance and vitality of our eight “Discover the Unexpected” NNPA Journalism Fellows: Brandi Montgomery, Brelaun Douglas, Briahnna Brown, McKenzie Marshall, Victoria Jones, Rushawn Walters, Tatyana Hopkins and Sidnee King.
Save Our Cities: Education, Jobs & Justice
July 28, 2016
As demonstrated by the recent acquittals of the Baltimore police officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray, and the wave of violence that has taken so many lives in recent weeks, the country continues to grapple with issues of racial hostility and violence.
Reading and Spending Time With Children Plays a Vital Role In Uplifting Our Community
June 29, 2016
This past Sunday (Fathers Day) I was Blessed with the honor of receiving an award from the Mablean Ephriam Foundation for being a good father. Some even said I was a Great Father. While it is great to receive such an honor my children Taelor (23), Danny III (20) and Devyn and Bryce (twins 18) have enriched my life as much as I have enriched their lives. It starts with spending time with each other. All kids really want is your time and attention. Reading, telling stories and sharing quality time is what has laid the foundation for them not
Grim Sleeper Verdict
May 11, 2016
After 1-1/2 days of deliberating, the seven woman five man jury brought the packed courtroom to tears
Child Watch: Recognizing All of America’s S/Heroes
April 28, 2016
Every day I wear a pair of medallions around my neck with portraits of two of my role models: Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth. As a child I read books about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. She and indomitable and eloquent slave woman Sojourner Truth represent countless thousands of anonymous slave women whose bodies and minds were abused and whose voices were muted by slavery, Jim Crow, segregation and confining gender roles throughout our nation’s history. Although Harriet Tubman could not read books, she could read the stars to find her way north to freedom. And she freed not only herself from slavery, but returned to slave country again and again through forests and streams and across mountains to lead other slaves to freedom at great personal danger. She was tough. She was determined. She was fearless. She was shrewd and she trusted God completely to deliver her, and other fleeing slaves, from pursuing captors who had placed a bounty on her life.