Taste of Soul Celebrates Turning 10
October 14, 2015
Taste of Soul celebrates 10 years of bringing the community food, fun and unity
Breaking News
- 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
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
Southern California
CSUN, Bradley Foundation Join Forces to Study LA’s Ethnic Communities
September 16, 2015
The Tom & Ethel Bradley Center at CSUN will build on the efforts of the university’s Institute for Arts & Media to preserve the visual history of Southern California, with an emphasis on ethnic minority communities.
Call 2 Worship – July 30
July 29, 2015
Tamarind Seventh-Day Adventist Church presents the Jesus in the City Bible Series on August 1, at 11 a.m., at 417 S. Tamarind Ave., in Compton, said Evangelist Allen Sovory. The topic will be ‘How To Get Out of Debt, Make Your Money Go Further and Avoid Bankruptcy.’ For information, call (323) 774-0181. California Southern Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ plans the Ninth Annual State Women’s Convention on August 6-8, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. Bishop Raymond E. Watts is the jurisdictional prelate and Dr. Mary F. Hodge is the jurisdictional supervisor of
Pentecostal Temple installs 5 women ministers
July 23, 2015
Five of the female members of the Pentecostal Temple Church have been formally installed in their respective ecclesiastical offices. Mother Jessie Stewart was ordained as a minister of the Gospel, Sisters Peggy Johnson and Mia Jones were licensed to preach, and Sisters Sandra Johnson and Georgia Terry were installed as deaconesses. Pastor Frank Benson Jones said, “Women should be allowed to go as high in the church as God has called them to be, and no man, or man-made rules, should be permitted to hinder them.” He said he believes it is a misinterpretation of the scriptures or male insecurity
Happy Birthday!
July 23, 2015
The Los Angeles Sentinel extends best wishes to Rev. William Turner of New Revelations Baptist Church in Pasadena on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The Sentinel also salutes Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ on his 75th birthday. Bishop Blake’s celebration service, open to the public, will be held on July 31, at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 South Crenshaw Avenue in Los Angeles. Pastor Rick Warren, author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life,’ will be the keynote speaker.
Call 2 Worship – July 9
July 8, 2015
Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California celebrates President’s Day at its weekly meeting on July 13, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Xavier Thompson is the BMCLA president and Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. Lewis Metropolitan C.M.E. Church salutes Pastor and Mrs. Wendell Oldham with a fellowship buffet on July 11, at 2 p.m., at 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. The celebration continues on July 12, at 10:30 a.m., with guest preacher, Pastor Adam Stevenson of Warren Chapel C.M.E. Church. Call (323) 292-0179
Episcopal Church Elects its first Black presiding bishop
July 2, 2015
Black Episcopalians throughout the Southland expressed God-praising delight upon hearing of the historic election of the Right Rev. Michael Curry as the first African American presiding bishop of the denomination. Bishop Curry won a landslide 121 votes, defeating three other candidates who each garnered 21 votes or less. The decision was affirmed on a vote of 800-12 by the House of Deputies, the voting body of clergy and lay participants at the Episcopal General Convention, which is the top legislative body of the church. “As soon as the names of the four nominees were made public, some of us were
Congratulations, LGBT, but what’s your DBA!?
July 2, 2015
Congratulations to the LGBT community on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 vote decision that the Constitution guarantees the right to same-sex marriage. I have accepted the fact that regardless of what the people say, judges – especially those non-elected – will pretty much do what they want. The problem I have is that there has been no discussion about differentiating the marriage of a man and a woman versus those of the same sex. I recently wrote about it in an article titled, “Marriage: Sorry that User Name is Taken,” and I’m serious about it! I am very concerned that my grandchildren
First Ladies of Faith Saluted at Gala Event
July 1, 2015
The Golden State Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, PHRA, recognized nine Christian women at the ‘Honoring Our Leaders of Today – First Ladies of Faith’ luncheon on April 25, in the ballroom of the Torrance Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. Grand Worthy Matron Estella Johnson envisioned the project. Project Chairperson, Ms. Cheryl Gray, was excited and honored to host the occasion. Among those honored were Mrs. Paulette Alexander, first lady at Holy Tabernacle of God Baptist Church in Inglewood; Mrs. Jacquelyn Langston Calloway, first lady at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles; Mrs. Melinda Campbell, first lady at First
Call 2 Worship – July 2
July 1, 2015
Southern Missionary Baptist Church hosts the Lord’s Table Celebration and Elder A.G. Smith Ordination Service on July 5, at 5 p.m., at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson. On July 12, the 69th Church Anniversary services will be held. Baptist Ministers Conference of LA and Southern California features preaching by Pastor Donald Wilson of True Way Baptist Church at its weekly meeting on July 6, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Xavier Thompson is the BMCLA president and Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is
Securing God’s Sanctuary
June 24, 2015
The vicious killing of nine people attending Bible Study at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC, has created a national concern for church safety. Most churches, as did Emanuel A.M.E. Church, welcome random, unknown visitors. Do we know who is coming inside church doors? Seldom does the church investigate a new person’s background to determine if the person has been diagnosed mentally unstable, prone to violence, pedophiles, rapists, or has a violent criminal history. Many large and small churches don’t have external and internal security cameras, metal detectors, armed security guards, or published security policies. Often, children are left alone
Local Ministry struggles to aid vets and poor
June 24, 2015
The One God – One Spirit – One Body Ministry continues to make a difference in South Los Angeles by providing veterans and the disadvantaged with housing, food and spiritual guidance. Founded in 1980 by Sister Malaika Evans, the ministry operates out of an eight bedroom, two-bathroom home affectionately referred to as Africa House. “My thought process was that since my mother was such a giver and she had pretty much inculcated herself in me to give back, I wanted to do something that had not been done before,” said Evans. “I have never regretted having
Second AME salutes Luerena Williams
June 24, 2015
Cheers, laughter and applause filled the room as Pastor Robert Ned and members of Second AME Church’s Golden Glory Senior Club saluted Luerena Williams on June 16. During a ‘This Is Your Life’ presentation, family, friends and parishioners paid tribute for her faithfulness to God and Second AME where she serves as a missionary, stewardess and deaconess.
Call 2 Worship
June 24, 2015
National Kidney Foundation for Southern California holds a free ‘Keep Healthy’ Kidney Screening on June 27, at 9 a.m., at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center, 818 W. 58th St., in Los Angeles. Clinician consultations, preliminary health surveys, and health checks will be offered. To pre-register, call (800) 747-5527, extension 543. Ward A.M.E. Church hosts a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on June 27, at 10 a.m., at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor John E. Cager III. Counselors will be on hand to assist struggling homeowners. The public is invited to attend. To register, call (855) 286-4912,
“First Take” anchor moves to “SportsCenter”
June 24, 2015
Cari Champion, host of the ESPN show “First Take” will become an anchor for “Sports Center” in July, according to The Wrap. She has the ESPN show with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless for two years, according to the Washington Post. Her last day was Friday, June 19, according to Examiner.com Champion will be hosting in the mornings and participating in a series of “interactions” about sports and entertainment. Members of ABC’s Good Morning America will accompany her in this segment, according to The Wrap. In “First Take,” she acted as the mediator for the debate-oriented show; it has