Community Mourns Passing of Ernestine Butler
January 29, 2025
The interesting and active life of Ernestine Butler came to a close on Dec. 29, after 92 years of dedication to God, family and community.
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Drew League Foundation Sponsors Community Day Event
July 31, 2024
The Drew League Foundation is more than just basketball, and on Saturday, July 29, the 501(C)3 nonprofit organization proved just why they are a staple for the Los Angeles community. The nonprofit hosted a community day filled with games, food, community bonding, special guests, and much more.
Black Women Rally Behind Kamala Harris to Save Democracy After Biden Steps Aside
July 22, 2024
The leaders passionately emphasized Black women’s critical role in the upcoming election and shared personal stories about Vice President Kamala Harris that underscored her qualifications and leadership qualities.
A School Grows in Watts
July 11, 2024
After eight years in the making, A School Grows in Watts documentary premiered on Sunday, June 30, at the Dances with Films Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $40,000 Grant to Waters Employment Preparation Center
May 23, 2024
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center on May 10, presented LAUSD’s Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center with a $40,000 community health grant aimed at helping students pursue healthcare careers as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The new funding will enable LAUSD to purchase brand new training materials for its free Vocational Nursing Program that primarily serves students in Watts. These include Smart Scopes, Integrated Diagnostic Systems, CPR mannequins, and virtual reality medical training gear, all of which are essential equipment needed as part of the students’ LVN training program. Related Stories Clippers HBCU Night Unifies Alums, Informs Youth Lara Adekoya is Bringing
Dr. Gerald Higginbotham’s Life Mission is Spelled FREEDOM
February 15, 2024
Black History Month is an excellent time to focus on some of the good that God is doing in our city, our surrounding geographical areas, nation states, on the continent of Africa, in Bermuda and around the globe, through the visionary leadership of Dr. Gerald A. Higginbotham.
Barbara Morrison: Still a Performer at the Center of Hearts
March 2, 2023
One year after revered songstress, vocal teacher and community activist Barbara Morrison’s passing at age 72, her legacy is humming along in full swing. The City of Los Angeles has renamed the corner of 43rd Street and Degnan (where the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center has stood for the past 14 years) “Barbara Morrison Square.” It was dedicated on the singer’s birthday last year, September 10, which also marked the date of the First Annual Barbara Morrison Jazz and Blues Festival.
Black Women Leaders on State’s Election Ballot
June 16, 2022
Black women running for political office on every level across the state of California showed up strong during the state’s June 7 primary election. They won the minds and the hearts of diverse groups of Californians and drew the numbers they needed to secure spots on the November general election ballot. The results, some political organizers say, signal that Black women are fully engaged in California’s political process, and they are primed to succeed against stiff competition ahead. “The June 7 primary election was another demonstration of the consistency of Black Women in the political process,” said Kellie Todd,
California ’22 Primary Election: Black Candidates Running for US House of Representatives
May 12, 2022
Election offices have begun sending out vote-by-mail ballots for the June 7, 2022, California Primary. Statewide, voters will discover that Black candidates for United States House of Representative seats are over-represented on their ballots.
Los Angeles Sentinel Voter Guide
April 28, 2022
bell Honors Regina Jones for Black History Month
February 23, 2022
The Ebell of Los Angeles Women’s Club, which began in 1894, honored Regina Jones, as their Member Spotlight for Black History Month.
Earl Titus Family Expresses Thanks, Announces Plans
January 27, 2022
In response to the community’s expressions of sympathy and concern, the family of Earl Titus issued the following statement:
Waters on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act: We did it!
November 24, 2021
In WASHINGTON, D.C., Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, applauded the House passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, a historic piece of legislation that will provide unprecedented and long overdue investments in our nation’s housing infrastructure. “After decades of disinvestment in our nation’s affordable housing programs, years of insisting that housing is infrastructure, and months of tough negotiations, the House has persevered today. I am immensely proud that the House has voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, and that this bill is now with the Senate for what I
Waters and Pelosi: Investing in the Future of South Los Angeles
August 16, 2021
Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined Speaker of House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on August 12 to discuss the advancement of the Child Tax Credit implemented this year.
WATCH: Rep. Maxine Waters on the Expansion of the Child Tax Credit
August 12, 2021
“I’m jumping with joy!”Rep. Maxine Waters celebrates the expansion of the child tax credit.