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- SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Rumors, First AME Church is Still Standing & Moving Forward!
- Three Stripe Life: Candace Parker president of Adidas women’s basketball
- Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry
- Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
- King/Drew softball Defeats Mendez 8-6 in First Round of Playoffs
Local News
King/Drew softball Defeats Mendez 8-6 in First Round of Playoffs
The King/Drew Golden Eagles softball team defeated the Mendez Jaguars 8-6 in the first round of the CIF Division II …
Carson Signs Venue Agreement for 2028 Olympic Games in L.A.
Carson is the first Venue City to sign an agreement for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, …
Dodgers Blue Diamond Gala Leaves a Legacy on Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) raised $54 million during its annual Blue Diamond Gala. LADF desires to use their …
New-Look Sparks Aim to Lead as a Team
The Los Angeles Sparks enter the 2024 season with a young group and plenty of new faces. The squad includes …
Mario Headlines I Love Myself Festival at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
The festival raising mental health awareness will also honor Jhene Aiko, Angela White aka Blac Chyna, Pretty Vee, Kayla Nicole, …
Dr. José Luis Benavides Speaks at OASC Webinar on May 15
Renowned Journalism Professor discusses critical African American history collection and how to access and create self-curated exhibitions.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jeremiah Blackmon
Crenshaw senior Jeremiah Blackmon plays basketball and football for the Cougars. He helped the football team win a Division III …
Amazing Grace Conservatory Presents ‘Aladdin’ at Crenshaw High
Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC), led by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, presents “Aladdin” on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., and …
KUTULA By Africana Highlights Culture, Fashion, and Education
KUTULA by Africana is a second-generation fashion boutique that celebrates and educates the rich history of the African diaspora. For …
L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses
On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) held a Virtual Briefing announcing a partnership …
Metro CEO, Apple Executive Among Keynote Speakers at CSUDH Commencement
The CEOs of Metro and First 5 LA, along with leaders from Apple, Toyota, the entertainment industry, and philanthropic activism …
National News
Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry
Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday's planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations …
Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Flavor Flav has stepped forward to help the U.S. team as it goes for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris …
Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season
Graduating students at historically Black colleges and universities across the country are receiving well wishes via a video greeting from …
Killing of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes
The fatal shooting of a U.S. Air Force airman at his off-base apartment in the Florida Panhandle by a sheriff's deputy brings …
Entertainment
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ – A New Generation Rises
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" encompasses all necessary elements to become a new classic. The central question posed …
Mario Headlines I Love Myself Festival at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
The festival raising mental health awareness will also honor Jhene Aiko, Angela White aka Blac Chyna, Pretty Vee, Kayla Nicole, …
2024 Black Entertainment Summit Fills a Void in Corporate America
Diverse Representation’s annual Los Angeles Black Entertainment Summit provided information, mentorship, networking, and job opportunities to Black students and professionals …
Amazing Grace Conservatory Presents ‘Aladdin’ at Crenshaw High
Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC), led by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, presents “Aladdin” on Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., and …
Sports
Three Stripe Life: Candace Parker president of Adidas women’s basketball
Recently, Adidas announced that seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker will be president of Adidas women’s basketball.
Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Flavor Flav has stepped forward to help the U.S. team as it goes for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris …
King/Drew softball Defeats Mendez 8-6 in First Round of Playoffs
The King/Drew Golden Eagles softball team defeated the Mendez Jaguars 8-6 in the first round of the CIF Division II …
Dodgers Blue Diamond Gala Leaves a Legacy on Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) raised $54 million during its annual Blue Diamond Gala. LADF desires to use their …
Opinion
Haji Malcolm’s Grounding and Growth in Garveyism: Loving, Uplifting and Liberating Our People
Continuing our conversation with Haji Malcolm in this his birth month of May, I want to also pay homage to …
Remembering Our Purpose – A Tribute to James Alfred Washington
While in Dallas to memorialize our dear friend, James Washington, my visit routinely found me engaged in stimulating conversations as …
“Hold On!” “I’m Coming!”
I had the pleasure of participating in “The National Day of Prayer” Teleconference on Thursday, May 2. My subject was …
Good Mentorship Causes a Mental Shift Top of Form
Over the years I have coached and mentored many people. I have also had the opportunity to be coached and …
Religion
Words of the Week – God Has More in 2024, More Resources – Part 3
This is the concluding sermon in the God Has More in 2024 sermon series.
Community Celebrates as Thompson Installed as Pastor of Glory Church
On Sunday, May 5, the California Southwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., celebrated and installed Elder …
SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Rumors, First AME Church is Still Standing & Moving Forward!
Ominous rumors and tales of decline surrounded First AME Church of Los Angeles when the public learned last week of …
Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church
No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a gathering of four historically Black …