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L.A. City Council Overwhelmingly Upholds Mayor Bass’ Decision to Fire Chief Crowley

In a contentious and emotional hearing, the L.A. City Council voted 13-2 Tuesday to deny former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal, supporting Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to terminate her as head of the Los Angeles Fire Department following January’s wildfires.

A Must See: Woody De Othello’s “Tuning the Dial,” Exhibition Feb 19th to April 5th at Karma

“Everything that comes into this physical reincarnation is an expression of spirit,” Othello started moving closer to the entrance, greeting smiling faces. Before the live performance summoned everyone to the back, Othello set aside some of his energy for the Los Angeles Sentinel to share his creative process of “Turning the Dial.”

2025 LA COUNTY FAIR CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED

The 2025 LA County Fair Concert Series was announced today, with rock legends Cheap Trick, country powerhouse Chris Young, and Latin artist Los Tucanes de Tijuana among the artists ready to perform.

The Marathon (Brand): Legacy of Nipsey Hussle Continues with Official Grand Opening of Marathon Burger

The Marathon (Brand) is celebrating the entrepreneurial legacy of the late, great Nipsey Hussle with the official Grand Opening of Marathon Burger, the gourmet smashburger concept located at 7507 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA’s world-famous Melrose Avenue corridor. Founded in 2024 by The Marathon (Brand), Marathon Burger sees The Marathon (Brand) expanding the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist’s bold vision even further with its first-ever restaurant concept, once again uniting the Los Angeles community with high quality product and innovative commercial enterprise. Marathon Burger will celebrate the official opening of its fully remodeled indoor diner on Saturday, March 1st with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at noon.

David G. Brown Weekly Cartoon

The DEI Pushback: Call to Action for BIPOC Employees and Leaders 

  As a Black woman who has navigated both corporate spaces, non-profits and the community, I’ve witnessed firsthand the powerful impact that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can have on individuals, organizations, and entire industries.   We’ve fought for these changes—sometimes against great resistance—and we’ve seen real progress. But right now, we are facing a new set of challenges. The current administration’s pushback against DEI efforts threatens to roll back much of what we’ve worked so hard to build.    As a Black professional and an advocate for change, I see this moment as an opportunity to renew our commitment to fighting

Celebration of a King and the Coronation of a Clown   

While I celebrate the fact that millions of my people chose not to watch the coronation of a clown, I think it’s also important that some of us watched to see and hear just what these devils are up to — that’s just me.   

“Speak Life to Your Miracle” Part 2  

 The Apostle Peter was active in preaching, teaching, and healing. He was an eloquent writer and speaker, delivering at least seven recorded speeches in the book of Acts: speaking to assembled believers on the way to Pentecost, in the temple, before the Sanhedrin, at Cornelius’ house, and in the Council at Jerusalem. 

No Kings Act 

I know it’s been a long time since I studied law, but all of my life I heard the phrase, “No one is above the law.”   

Councilwoman Hutt to Host Community Swearing-In on December 13 

Heather Hutt, the first woman to be elected as Councilwoman of Council District 10, will host a Community Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, Dec.13, at 7 p.m. at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles.