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It’s ‘TIME’ To Change The Criminal Justice System 

The six-part documentary that is riveting the nation, “Time: The Kalief Browder Story” tells the gut wrenching account of 22-year-old Kalief Browder who took his own life following a three-year stint in the infamous New York prison, Rikers Island without ever being convicted of a crime.

Prayers, Patience and Persistence: Why Dee-1 Is Winning The Rap Game

When the L.A. Sentinel first introduced our readership to rapper, David Augustine aka Dee-1, the New Orleans native was making headlines for turning down a record deal with Lil Wayne’s imprint, Young Money. While many artists would have compromised their beliefs in order to be an “overnight success,” Dee-1 has continued to run his race at his own pace and his star is continuing to rise. In 2016, Dee-1 broke the Internet with his song, “Sallie Mae Back,” where the former math teacher boasts about paying off his student loan debt to the infamous creditor, Sallie Mae. Based on the

Obama’s Top Entertainment Moments 

Kicking It With Queen Bey What better way to kick off your second term as president than in the presence of royalty? In 2008, Obama had the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin sing the national anthem and in 2013, he extended that honor to Queen Bey–Beyonce Knowles-Carter. She and her husband, rap legend Jay Z were active fundraisers throughout Obama’s campaign and the first family of hip-hop remained close with the nation’s first family as Beyonce participated in Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” healthy living campaign.   Honoring Our Greatest Entertainers  Throughout his presidency, Obama awarded the coveted Presidential Medal Of

A Taste Of The KJLH/Buffalo Wild Wings Stage During The 11th Annual Taste Of Soul

In case you missed it, check out out some of the highlights from the 11th Annual Taste Of Soul Family Festival. On the KJLH stage, the crowd experienced the smooth sounds of Major, Mike Phillips, Jazmine Sullivan, 112 and more. Visit LASentinel.net to get ready for the 12th Annual Taste Of Soul coming to Crenshaw Blvd October 2017!

Meet LA84 Foundation’s President/CEO Renata Simril 

LAS: With your extensive professional background throughout the civic, business, professional sports and political arenas, what interested you in leading the LA84 Foundation?  Renata Simril: I received a call from a recruiter after I resigned from the LA Times. I was familiar with the organization and thought it would be a great job to have as the Foundation has greatly impacted sports and youth throughout southern California. LA84 continues to advance the Olympic ideals which promotes excellence and being your best self. I had the opportunity to work with former president, Anita DeFrantz and Vice President of Grants & Programs