Grandmother of Saugus HS Victim, Dominic Blackwell, Speaks Out
November 28, 2019
“This is a great loss, a tremendous loss. I never thought something like this would happen.”
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- Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts
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- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
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Enough is Enough, Dems Back Trump Impeachment Inquiry
October 3, 2019
Could the President’s reign be coming to an end?
Everytable Fights Against Food Injustice in Underserved Communities
May 16, 2019
This month, the Sentinel met with Everytable chef, Zach Thomas for an exclusive tour of the kitchen to witness the love and colorful flavors that go into each dish. The Sentinel also spoke with Chef Zach about the company’s inspiration behind the ingredients and spices used in the dishes as well as the human right of affordable healthy food for people of color.
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Uplifting Black Youth through the Retelling of Past and Present Pan African History
May 2, 2019
Local non-profit the Talented Tenth Publications uses Black History books to inspire children.
The 1963 Birmingham Children’s Crusade, A Turning Point for the Civil Rights Movement
April 25, 2019
In April 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, and James Bevel of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) along with other members of the SCLC set out to desegregate Birmingham through the use of non-violent acts like protests, marches, and boycotts.
A Lost History, Seminole-Maroon Phil Wilkes Fixico Shares His Story of Self-Discovery
April 25, 2019
Recently the Los Angeles Sentinel spoke with Seminole-Maroon descendant Phil Wilkes Fixico regarding the truth behind African American and Native American heritage and his triumphant story of self-discovery.
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Neighborhood Says goodbye to Hip-Hop Legend and Community Giant
April 18, 2019
The city of South L.A. honors slain rapper Nipsey Hussle with Grand Memorial
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A Taste of Soul Success Story: How Self-Taught Baker Nicole Green Went From Baking in Her Home, to Owning a Mobile Dessert Truck
January 24, 2019
CoCo’s Lip Smacking Cupcakes offers dipped treats like chocolate covered oreos and strawberries, alcohol infused desserts, custom cakes
A Black Girl Magic Story, How Samarea Johnson Turned Her Adversity Into Prosperity
January 10, 2019
Samarea Johnson is the true meaning of Black Girl Magic!
Children’s World Continues to Provide a Safe and Fun Day for Kids at the 13th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
October 18, 2018
Taste of Soul stage, Children’s World, has brought amazing entertainment to this year’s festival for the youth and children.
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The 2018 StarQuest Finalists Are…
October 4, 2018
Ten finalists have been selected to perform at the 13th annual Taste of Soul
Youth Employment Solutions, Providing Valuable Resources for Inner City Families Since 1993
September 6, 2018
These programs were created over a span of 20 years with the help of a planning grant from Youth Build USA and a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
L.A. Sentinel’s Very Own Robert ‘Cameraman’ Torrence Sr. Honored as Top Celebrity Photographer
June 7, 2018
From red carpets and celebrities to taking shots of athletes, Torrence has done it all with 40 years of professional experience.
James Brown Daughter Keeps His Legacy Alive Through J.A.M.P
April 12, 2018
J.A.M.P, founded in 2011, was designed to help youth discover their musical ability or as founder Brown-Thomas would say, helping youth “Staying on the Good Foot.”
Manhood Camp, Empowering One At-Risk Youth at a Time
March 22, 2018
The program focuses on empowering young men towards safe and productive behavior