Fannie B. Bailey Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
August 7, 2024
The Fannie B. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Foundation hosted their inaugural backpack giveaway at Dickison Elementary School in Compton on July 27.
Breaking News
- California Bill Would Give Public University Admission Priority to Slaves’ Descendants
- Brotherhood Crusade and Dodgers Foundation Unite to Bring Thanksgiving Joy to South L.A. Families
- West Angeles Joins Faith And Fine Dining With New West A Café
- Beyond the Bills: Reparations’ Impact on Black Californians
- Laura Richardson Wins by Narrow Margin to become the Senator of the 35th District
- Gov. Newsom Elevates 3 African Americans to the Judiciary – Smiley, Byrdsong, and Jefferson
- Palm Springs Approves $27 Million Reparations Deal for Displaced Black and Latino Families
- Weber: ‘Every Vote Counts in California’s Elections’
- L.A. County Commission on HIV’s Black Caucus Hosts World AIDS Day at CDU
- Local Community Groups Plan Thanksgiving Giveaway Events
- Judge Dion Griffith Morrow Passes Away
- Election Controversy Sparks Debate in Pasadena NAACP Leadership Race
- James Lee and his Mobile Station Celebrate 50 Years Serving in the Community
- Mulenga Strengthens Bonds Between Los Angeles and Lusaka through Sister City Committee
- Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project Breaks Ground
- Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by Patrick Henry Johnson
- Community Salutes Dr. George McKenna’s Stellar Achievements at Gala Retirement Celebration
- Davis Honored with Advocacy Award at State NAACP Conference
- OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President
- Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races
- KCAL9/CBS2 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39
- Quincy Jones, Music Titan Who Worked With Everyone From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, Dies At 91
- Compton-Woodley Airport Centennial Celebrates Black Contributions to Aviation
- A New Vision – Brandon Lamar’s Bid for NAACP Pasadena President
- NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
- Vote Early, Vote Now! Empowering California’s Voters in 2024
- KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
- LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul
- Bakewell Media Sounds for the Soul Stage Totally Rocked Crenshaw Blvd.!
- State of Black Los Angeles Highlights Future of Communities of Color
- USC, Dorsey High, and Price School Band kick-off Taste of Soul
- Taste of Soul Fills Crenshaw Blvd. with Hundreds of Thousands of People
- Darnell Hunt Leads UCLA as Interim Chancellor
- Chrysalis Brings Job Opportunities to Taste of Soul Festival
- Bakewell Media ‘Sounds for the Soul’ Stage Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring Dwayne Wiggins at Taste of Soul
- It’s Here – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
- Enjoy Church on the ‘Shaw at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage
- Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.6 Million for Butterfly’s Haven
- Groundbreaking Reporter Warren Wilson Passes Away
- Brotherhood Crusade Gives Away Bikes to Community Youth
- Eric Benét Headlines KJLH Stage at Taste of Soul
- Jim McDonnell Named Next Chief of Los Angeles Police Department
- Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills; Advocates Question ‘Reparations’ Description
- L.A. Urban League, NBC4, and Telemundo 52 Present State of Black Los Angeles
- Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts
- Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul
- Attorney Fani Willis Addresses L.A. Community Members Supporting Her Race In Georgia
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson Elected as L.A. City Council President
- Q&A on Taste of Soul with Crystal Williams, Community Relations Manager at SoCalGas
- Costco is Coming to South Los Angeles
- Davóne Tines Unpacks the Legacy of Paul Robeson at Zipper Hall
- Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California
- Celebrating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at The Ebell of LA
- Black Community Unites to Re-Elect L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
- L.A. Sentinel Visits Western States Carpenters South L.A. Training Center
- Street Named in Honor of Watts Activist `Sweet’ Alice Harris
- Tito Jackson, Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
- Councilwoman Heather Hutt Holds Campaign Kick-Off
- Food Bank of Southern California Antes Up Under New CEO
- Kamala Harris Trounces Donald Trump in First Presidential Debate
- Richard Alatorre, Pioneering Chicano Activist, Passes at 81
- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
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- Saquan Barkley Has Historic Sunday Night at Sofi Stadium
- The Trials and Triumphs of Women of Troy Basketball
Scholarship
Our Authors Study Club Opens Call for 2024 Scholarships and Awards
June 5, 2024
College freshmen and post-graduate students can apply for scholarships offered by Our Authors Study Club, an organization dedicated to informing and educating people about the African American and African diaspora experience.
Basketball Training Institute Opens Doors For Youth
August 31, 2023
Robert Icart has been running the Basketball Training Institute (BTI) College Prep Basketball Club for 25 years, helping 600 students attend college. BTI has gotten 35 students into the Ivy Leagues and eight into the NBA. Other students went into careers in various fields including law and healthcare.
RCX Sports Foundation To Offer Women’s Flag Football Scholarship Program Beginning In 2024
July 26, 2023
RCX Sports Foundation To Offer Women’s Flag Football Scholarship Program Beginning In 2024 Four Scholarships Available to International Female Student-Athletes at United States-based Colleges and Universities that Offer Women’s Flag as a Varsity Sport
‘Education Is Key’ Raises Money for Inner-city L.A. Students
May 12, 2022
Founded by Nicole “NeeKKo” Lindsey, what once started as a campaign is now a non-profit 501©(3) called, Education is Key (#Educationiskey). Education Is Key promotes education and fundraises money for scholarships for inner city students of Los Angeles.
Manual Arts Basketball Star Earns Scholarship from Alumni
September 9, 2021
Before heading off to college, scholar athlete Jay’len Carter received a parting gift from a group of Manual Arts Alumni.
“We’re Back!” –All Nine LACCD Colleges Hosting First-Ever
August 6, 2021
We’re back! We’re Open! We’re ready for You! For the first time in the history of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), all nine LACCD colleges are hosting simultaneous, in-person Open House Registration Fairs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021.
Celebrating 45 Years of Black Excellence
April 29, 2021
Due to COVID-19, this year’s event will be held virtually with the promise of still being excitingly exquisite.
Power Co. Edison Is Recruiting Black Californians for Tech Scholarships, Jobs
April 8, 2021
EI administrators say the scholarship is being offered in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47, which also distributes funding for the program.
Ray Charles Foundation Establishes Neurosurgery Scholarship
December 19, 2019
The scholarship program will accept one or two MD or PhD students to participate in the program every year.
Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. Tau Tau Chapter
January 24, 2019
The Mighty Tau Tau, of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will celebrate its 58thanniversary, on Saturday, February 2, 2019. That Tau Tau chapter was chartered on February 3, 1961 in the city of Compton, CA. Since its inception the Men of Omega have been beacons throughout Compton, and the surrounding areas, living out their cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
Former Student Athlete of the Week Wins Taste of Soul Scholarship
October 11, 2018
Ethelbert Anum was featured in the April 5th edition of the newspaper and helped the boys basketball team win a CIF division II championship last season.
Toyota Establishes the John W. Mack Scholarship Fund Through the National Urban League
August 23, 2018
Automaker Celebrates Its 27-Year Partnership at NUL Annual Conference
Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation Hosts LAMP Mentor Awards Luncheon
June 14, 2018
The Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation (GZBF) hosted its annual LAMP Mentor Program luncheon on June 3, 2018 at the University Club of Pasadena, honoring the LAMP Mentor Class of 2018 before a packed house of family members, friends and supporters.
Linxs Awards GLAAACC $120,000 Scholarship For Local Students
June 14, 2018
Donation is a part of LINXS commitment to invest in underserved communities