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FAME Hosts Live Recording Featuring Brookinaires Gospel Choir

Sentinel News ServiceMay 17, 2017

The 70-member Brookinaires Gospel Choir (BGC) will record a live CD and video concert on Saturday, May 27, at 5 p.m., at the historic First AME Church (FAME), 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. The event will be directed by Dr. Henry Jackson, a leading gospel singer, songwriter and musician who has performed with musical giants such as the Rev. James Cleveland, Lou Rawls, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin. According to 82-year-old Margaret (Mary) Johnson, who has traveled the world with the choir for the past 40 years, the upcoming concert will be better than ever. “It’s

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Korean American and African American Leaders hold 4/29 Unity Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 3, 2017

Commemoration recognized 25th anniversary of 1992 L.A. Civil Unrest First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) and the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA) co-sponsored a 4/29 Unity Event on April 29 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the city’s 1992 civil unrest. The program, held at FAME’s Allen House Gardens, featured unifying remarks from L.A.’s Black and Korean leaders that illustrated the vastly improved relationship between the African American and Korean American communities. Over the years, many people had cited the conflict amongst the two ethnicities as a contributing factor leading to the uprising. FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd

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First Ladies Health Day Marks Another Successful Event

Sentinel News ServiceApril 5, 2017

Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the 6th Annual Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on March 26. During the event, free health tests and medical screenings were provided for the entire family to address preventative illnesses, which disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics. Medical healthcare partners from Walgreens and more than 50 health organizations provided medical advice and counseling, as well as screenings for hypertension, HIV/AIDS, glucose, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and certain forms of cancer. In addition, participating churches received Certificates of Special Recognition from Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Karen Bass. The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI)

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Faith Community Sees Many Memorable Moments in 2016

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 28, 2016

Several memorable activities occurred in Los Angeles’ faith community during 2016. The following lists some of the news reported in the Sentinel Religion section. Notable News February 2 – The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Richard Allen stamp. Known by many as the founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Allen was also a successful businessman, civic leader and social activist as well as a preacher. This year is the 200th anniversary of his founding of the AME Church. LL Cool J, Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer, Verdine White and Israel Consul General David Siegel attend the The

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First AME Church Hosts College and Career Fair

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterNovember 23, 2016

More than 40 colleges, universities, HBCUs, community colleges, vocational schools and academies, (including representatives from seven University of California campuses), are expected to participate in the “Hoops and Options College and Career Fair,” hosted by First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME). The event will be held on the church’s campus at 2270 S. Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles, on Friday, November 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshops for students, grade 8 and up, on a variety of topics, will be featured including college life, community college transfer guarantee program, careers in technology, health care, and sports management and

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Reflections – Pictorial Review of Events in Local Faith Community

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 10, 2016

The Rev. Al Sharpton, right, fellowshipped with two leading African American churches in South L.A. on Oct. 30. Pastor Xavier L. Thompson of Southern St. Paul Church greets Sharpton, an MSNBC host and founder of the National Action Network. (photo by Mario Chavez) Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, seated at lower right, listens as Rev. Sharpton addresses the congregation at First AME Church of Los Angeles. (photo by Clayton Everett/FAME Church) Pastor Mary S. Minor of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church greets retired Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland and congregants following the first worship service in B-K’s new edifice at 3719 W.

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Ruby Norman Marks 105th Birthday

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 15, 2016

Travis Jr., Travis Sr., Trenais and Charlotte Roberts with their aunt, Ruby Norman. Rejoicing and cheers filled the air as relatives, church members and friends gathered on September 11 to honor Ruby Norman on her 105th birthday. Through more than ten decades of living, Norman has maintained her godly spirit, stylish attire and witty conversation. Norman began her birthday celebration at First AME Church of Los Angeles where she has worshipped for 62 years. The service included a salute to Norman by First Lady Florence Boyd and Marye Barnett of the Women’s Missionary Society. “Mrs. Ruby Norman is full of

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FAME Church Prevails in Lawsuit Against Former Pastor

Sentinel News ServiceJune 8, 2016

After a nearly four-year court battle, First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles (FAME) has prevailed in a lawsuit against its former pastor, the Rev. John Hunter; his wife, Denise Hunter; and several others for inappropriately separating and removing the public benefit assets from the control of FAME church, without the knowledge of the congregation. The defendants dismantled the church-approved bylaws of the FAME Assistance Corporation (formerly known as FAME Renaissance) and FAME Housing, which included a 27-member Board of Directors and a stipulation that the active pastor of First AME Church of Los Angeles be the head of

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FAME hosts L.A.’s AAHM Service

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)February 17, 2016

Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., FAME First Lady Florence Boyd and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti (photo by Clayton Everett/First AME) First AME Church of Los Angeles hosted the city’s African American Heritage Month Worship Service on Feb. 3. The celebration included at salute to members of the California State Senate. Attendees included Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland, Mayor Eric Garcetti, County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Councilman Curren Price, LAPD Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger and many city commissioners and community leaders. From left are State Senator Isadore Hall, L.A. Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, State Senator Holly

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Kirkland makes new appointments at SoCal Conference

October 28, 2015

After a week of worship services, business sessions and training workshops, Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., ended the 91st Session of the Southern California Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church and Fifth Episcopal District Planning Meeting with several new pastoral appointments. As presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church, Bishop Kirkland serves as chief shepherd as well as chief executive officer/administrator of all A.M.E. churches located in the 14 states west of the Mississippi River. At the Closing Worship and Commissioning Service on October 25, Kirkland announced the assignment of the Rev. Dr. Mary Minor to

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AME Southern California Annual Conference Underway

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 21, 2015

The Rev. Willie B. Boyd, Jr., the newly appointed pastor of Lewis Metropolitan CME Church and presiding elder of the Los Angeles – San Diego District, will be one several dynamic speakers proclaiming The Word at the 91st Session of the Southern California Annual Conference of the AME Church (SCAC). He will preach on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., at the Men’s Witness Night service at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Boulevard. Open to the public, the service is among the official activities, convened by the Rt. Reverend T. Larry Kirkland, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal

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Kirkland convenes 91st Annual Conference

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 14, 2015

More than 5,000 members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will convene for the 91st Session of the Southern California Conference (SCC). The gathering takes place Sunday, October 19 through Sunday, October 25, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Boulevard in Los Angeles. Following the conference, the Fifth District Planning Meeting will be held on Monday, October 26 to Tuesday, October 27. The Right Reverend Theodore Larry Kirkland, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District, will lead both sessions. Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and the members of First AME Church of Los Angeles will serve as hosts.