Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (7/13-7/19/17)
July 13, 2017
Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
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
- 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
- Rams, Novavax Protects the Rams House With Vaccination Clinic
Venus Williams
American Tennis Association Inducts Williams Sisters’ Dad into Hall of Fame
July 6, 2017
Richard’s coaching efforts will be immortalized in the ATA Tennis and Education Complex in South Florida, a new facility being built for the organization.
National Sports Beat (6/8-6/14/17)
June 8, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from end up coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (4/6-4/12/2017)
April 7, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast to coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/16-3/22/17)
March 16, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Serena Williams wins record 23rd major, beats sister Venus
January 28, 2017
Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, and her sister was right there on court to give her a congratulatory hug.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/25- 2/1/17)
January 26, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/12-1/18/17)
January 12, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Serena and Venus Williams Return to Compton
November 16, 2016
Venus and Serena expressed their appreciation to the people of Compton for their support through the years
Venus and Serena Williams to Launch ‘Yetunde Price Resource Center’ in the City of Compton
November 3, 2016
New Resource Center to Connect residents with Vital Services
Compton Mayor Aja Brown to Welcome Home Tennis Legends Venus and Serena Williams
October 29, 2016
the Healthy Compton Community Festival will feature free celebrity workouts, sports clinics, health screenings, cooking demos, and giveaways.
Black Athletes, Many Medals at Rio Olympics
August 17, 2016
The 2016 Olympics has been nothing short of historic for Black Americans. Not only are there Black athletes in sports that are predominantly white, they are excelling and taking home medals in those competitions. Their international, record-breaking success comes at a time when Black bodies have little value in America. These athletes broke Olympic boundaries.
National Sports Beat
July 14, 2016
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Venus rising: Williams back in Grand Slam semi 6 years later
July 7, 2016
In some ways, making it to a Grand Slam semifinal is rather been-there, done-that for Venus Williams.
NATIONAL SPORTS BEAT (June 30 – July 6)
June 30, 2016
Notes, quotes and things picked up the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.