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- Mayor Karen Bass and Our Authors Study Club Salute Black History Month at L.A. City Hall
- Los Angeles Sentinel to Host Wildfire Recovery and Rebuild Conference
- NNPA Launches National Public Education and Selective Buying Campaign
- The Re-imagining of L.A. Continues: Post & Beam Says Goodbye to their Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Location
- District Attorney Nathan Hochman Meets with Community Leaders
- L.A. City Council Celebrates Black History Month with ‘The Story of Us’
- Grammys 2025: Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé’s Country Win, Black Artists Take Center Stage Amid Wildfire Relief Efforts
- Magic Johnson Joins Gov. Newsom in Launching LA Rises to Support Fire Recovery Efforts
- Trump’s Big Budget Freeze Abruptly Rescinded After Backlash on Impacting Those in Need and Most Vulnerable
- AME Bishops and SoCal Community Leaders Tour Devastation of Eaton Fire
- Community Leaders Unite in Pasadena, Call for Just Recovery Measures
- Pasadena City Leaders Play Major Role In Altadena Fire Recovery Efforts
- L.A. Sentinel Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Launch Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents
- USC Dismantles Top-Ranked UCLA
- Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
- Los Angeles Hosts Reparations Discussion Amidst Landmark Report Release
- Join Adrian Dunn’s ‘Resurrection’ Live Album Recording
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Los Angeles Hosts Reparations Discussion Amidst Landmark Report Release
The City of Los Angeles took another step toward addressing historical injustices as city officials, scholars, and community leaders convened …
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Poetry After Dark: A Night of Seduction, Rhythm, and Sensual Wordplay
On the first Saturday of February, under dim lights and against a backdrop of a live heavy metal bank and …
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Through Fire and Faith The Watson Family is Rebuilding Their Lives
The Watson family of Altadena is grappling with losing their home after the devastating Eaton wildfire. Despite the destruction, their …
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Actor Courtney B. Vance Headlines AAHM Event at L.A. Central Library
The Los Angeles Central Library in downtown L.A. hosted a sit-down discussion on Feb. 8 between Emmy and Tony award-winning …
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211LA Provides Caring Support to Wildfire Survivors
The devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles County in January have left thousands grappling with the aftermath, searching for …
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Molina Healthcare and Partners Support Los Angeles County Residents
As wildfire recovery continues in L.A. County, Molina Healthcare of California and partners have pooled resources to create Eaton Health …
![Family of Artists Aim to Rebound After Losing Home in Eaton Fire Family of Artists Aim to Rebound After Losing Home in Eaton Fire](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/02/Marjorie-Forte-Saunders-Family--190x122.jpg)
Family of Artists Aim to Rebound After Losing Home in Eaton Fire
Altadena artists Marjani Forte-Saunders and Everett Saunders lost a family home in the Eaton Fire. They’d just relocated back to …
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Eaton Fire Destroys Part of Black History for Author and UC Santa Barbara Professor
UC Santa Barbara Black Studies Professor Jeffery C. Stewart and author of “The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke,” …
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Auction to Honor Harry Belafonte’s Legacy
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte will be the focus of an auction featuring nearly 400 …
![GZBF’s L.A.M.P. Program Mentees Help Altadena Residents After Eaton Wildfire GZBF’s L.A.M.P. Program Mentees Help Altadena Residents After Eaton Wildfire](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/02/1-Mentorsandboys-190x122.jpg)
GZBF’s L.A.M.P. Program Mentees Help Altadena Residents After Eaton Wildfire
Thirty-one African American high school students from the L.A.M.P. (Leadership, Achievement, Management, Professional) Mentor Program arrived early at Pasadena Church …
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L.A. Leaders Partner with Federal and State Officials to Rebuild and Recover
Presenting a unified front for Los Angeles' recovery, Mayor Karen Bass visited the Palisades today to evaluate the status of …
National News
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Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
A sign with a "Black Owned Business" message is displayed in the window of a shop, …
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Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ Gains Momentum
Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, speaks during the March on Washington, …
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Trump’s Trade War Hits Black America Hardest as Tariffs Drive Up Costs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs—25% on imports from …
![JPMorgan Chase and Apple Remain Committed to DEI Programs JPMorgan Chase and Apple Remain Committed to DEI Programs](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/01/DEI-graphic-255x160.jpg)
JPMorgan Chase and Apple Remain Committed to DEI Programs
Costco, JPMorgan Chase, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Apple continue to view diversity as a cornerstone of their …
Entertainment
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Join Adrian Dunn’s ‘Resurrection’ Live Album Recording
On Saturday, February 15, Zipper Hall at the Colburn School will host “Resurrection,” the latest album and live recording from …
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Prince Leads List of Recording Academy’s 2025 Grammy’s Special Merit Award Recipients
On Sunday, February 2, the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards aired live on CBS and Paramount+. The day before, what did …
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From Choreography to Cuisine, Bash Conquers Hollywood
Sebastian “Bash” Johnson, a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, celebrity chef, and creative director, has built a dynamic career spanning from global …
![Gregg T. Daniel on Directing ‘Topdog/Underdog’ and Its Reflection on Black Life Gregg T. Daniel on Directing ‘Topdog/Underdog’ and Its Reflection on Black Life](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/02/1-8-255x160.jpg)
Gregg T. Daniel on Directing ‘Topdog/Underdog’ and Its Reflection on Black Life
"They’re trying to make it, but the system is rigged,” Daniel said. “It’s like playing three-card monte—you think you’re in …
Sports
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USC Dismantles Top-Ranked UCLA
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins contributed 38 points, 11 rebounds, and eight blocks to help give UCLA their first loss of …
![Marcus Allen: A Legendary Career Defined by Excellence Marcus Allen: A Legendary Career Defined by Excellence](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/02/AP883821658262-255x160.jpg)
Marcus Allen: A Legendary Career Defined by Excellence
Few running backs in NFL history have left as profound a mark on the game as Marcus Allen. A player …
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Duke Makes Documentary on First Black Athlete
Professors from the Duke Center for Documentary Studies are working on a film about Claudius (C.B.) Claiborne, the first Black …
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Honda Battle of the Bands Thrills at SoFi
The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) started off Black History Month the right way as six HBCUs filled SoFi …
Opinion
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Black History in Altadena has been Erased, and I’m on a Mission to Sift Through the Embers and Ashes to Reclaim It
As we gather to celebrate Black History Month, let us remember that Black history is also American history and world …
![Slay Ur Dragon Continued Slay Ur Dragon Continued](https://lasentinel.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/Dr-Jeanette-Parker-255x160.jpg)
Slay Ur Dragon Continued
Have you identified your “dragon?” Let’s assume that your dragon is fear. This puts you in a broad category shared …
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No, They Can’t Take That Away from Me
Each day when I rise and open my eyes, I am amazed by all the rollbacks the current administration continues …
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Lucille Clifton: Whole and Holy in the Season of Herself
Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 - February 13, 2010) came to the African American Cultural Center (Us), a central and …
Religion
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The Church Without Walls: ‘A Place to Belong’
The Row LA – The Church Without Walls has served the Skid Row community for 18 years.
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The New Earth Christian Church Marks Black History Month with Gospel Musical
The New Earth Christian Church will observe Black History Month by hosting a gospel musical on Sunday, Feb. 16, at …
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CME Women’s Missionary Council Executive Board Convenes in Long Beach
The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Women’s Missionary Council will host its Executive Board 2025 meeting through Feb. 14, at the …
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Covenant Connection Churches Raise Over $50,000 for L.A. Fire Victims
The Covenant Connection Churches of Southern California, under the leadership of Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, raised over $50,000 to support …