A Taste of Soul Journey
September 27, 2018
L.A. Sentinel sports writer, Amanda Scurlock shares her journey with Taste of Soul from vendor to reporter.
Breaking News
- 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
- UCLA Becomes Top-Ranked Team After Victory Over South Carolina
- USC Continues to Improve in 82-68 Win Over San José State
- Powell Scores 23 Points in Clippers 102-99 Win Over Warriors
- Harden Becomes No. 2 for All-Time 3-Pointer Makes in Clippers Victory
Taste of Soul
“If You’re Hungry, Let’s Do it”: Ride With Ginuwine at the Taste of Soul
September 20, 2018
The lineup for the Hyundai Soundstage at the 13th Annual Taste of Soul keeps getting better and better! Iconic R&B crooner Ginuwine will be gracing Crenshaw boulevard with his melodic standards on October 20th. He will be joining songbird Chante Moore and rap legend Kurtis Blow on the talented Hyundai Soundstage slate with journalist Roland Martin hosting and Brian “DJ B-Hen” Henry on the ones and twos. Ginuwine had a career in the music industry that has spanned over 25 years and also made strides as an actor in plays, television and movies. Music videos profiled his dance moves along with is
94.7 The Wave Stage at Taste of Soul Presents— Sister Sledge and Jody Watley
September 20, 2018
This year, the 94.7 The Wave Stage brings “Black Girl Magic” to Taste of Soul. The source of smooth R&B and jazz for Southern California, the 94.7 The Wave Stage is once again bringing musical icons to Taste of Soul in Sister Sledge and Jodi Watley. One of three entertainment stages at the largest, family festival in SoCal, 94.7 The Wave is known for its noteworthy line-up at Taste of Soul. Sister Sledge are undisputedly one of the most iconic female groups of all time. Sisters, Debbie, Joni, and Kim (sister Kathy stepped away from the ensemble in 1989), are daughters of entrepreneur/actress Florez Sledge and acclaimed Broadway performer, Edwin Sledge. Their grandmother, Viola Beatrix Hairston Williams,
Calling All Singers, Last Chance to Audition for the StarQuest Singing Competition!
September 20, 2018
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to audition in-person on Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Island To Table Patty Hut
September 20, 2018
This vendor is bring the taste of Jamaica to Taste of Soul.
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Starquest 2017 Winners Interview
September 18, 2018
Starquest 2017 Vocal Competition Winners Nancy Fifita and Ryan Wirtz visit the LA Sentinel to talk about their experiences as last year’s winners.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Cakes By The Pound
September 13, 2018
Come to Taste of Soul for food, entertainment—and CAKE!
On the Road to Taste of Soul with Hyundai Makes a Stop at Wendy Raquel Robinson’s Amazing Grace Conservatory
September 13, 2018
Hyundai, a Taste of Soul sponsor, presented AGC with a $2500.00 contribution for their community service to Los Angeles.
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LeadersUp ‘Hires the Next Generation of Talent’ at the Taste of Soul Family Festival
September 6, 2018
80 percent of TOS goers who participate can walk away with a job
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Hyundai Soundstage Welcomes Rap Legend Kurtis Blow to Perform at Taste of Soul
August 30, 2018
The 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival is less than 50 days away and the artist lineup is getting hotter.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Rafikiz Foods
August 30, 2018
Taste of Soul will feature one vendor bringing comfort food straight from the heart.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Kathy’s Kitchen
August 23, 2018
This year, good health is going to have a booth at the festival.
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Ready, Set, Enter To Win! Hyundai Motor America Announces Its 2018 Car Giveaway Contest
August 23, 2018
In 2017, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) in partnership with Taste of Soul, created a contest to acknowledge the residents who are doing their part to make the city of Los Angeles a better place by awarding one winner with a brand new car!
2018 Taste of Soul Scholarship Recipients
August 16, 2018
Here are the 2018 Taste of Soul Scholarship Recipients, congrats grads!
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Ordinary People
August 16, 2018
Taste of Soul vendor Ordinary People is bringing extraordinary goodies.