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Local News
Building the LA Community Through Digital Media: Meagan Ayana’s Journey as a Social Media Content Creator and Curator
There’s always something to do in L.A. It’s a city that combines diverse cultures, creativity, and community. Meagan Ayana created …
L.A. Photographer Michael Christopher Passes Away
Noted photographer Michael J. Christopher transitioned on Feb. 22, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Known as a talented …
UNLTD Women’s Brunch Celebrates International Women’s Day in Hollywood
On March 8, the UNLTD Women's Brunch gathered women from a plethora of industries to celebrate International Women’s Day through …
75th Street Early Education Center Students Experience the Joy of Black Music
In recognition of Black History Month, some of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s youngest learners experienced the joy and …
Escuela Plus Elementary Honors Black History Month Through Art, Stories, and Music
Amid the widespread erasure of Black history in many parts of the country, Escuela Plus Elementary in Baldwin Hills remains …
Bette Braxton Shares Memories of Being on the Road with Roberta Flack
The recent passing of the legendary Roberta Flack evoked pleasant memories from Los Angeles resident Bette Braxton, who served many …
OASC Presents Authentic Black History Bus Tour of Los Angeles
The Our Authors Study Club (OASC) will conduct its exclusive Black History Bus Tour of Los Angeles on Saturday, April …
Positive Results Center Hosts Annual Prom Dress Gift Away to Empower High School Seniors in L.A.
Led by Kandee Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, PRC is dedicated to ensuring that no student misses out on this unforgettable …
Let’s Play Ball with a Contemporary Twist: Takashi Murakami + MLB | Presented by Fanatics & Complex
There are collaborations and then there are Major League Baseball collaborations. Takashi Murakami teamed up with MLB for an exclusive …
Price Honors L.A. Black Media Including L.A. Sentinel
Councilman Curren Price honored Black news media during a ceremony in the Tom Bradley Room at L.A. City Hall on …
Councilmembers Hutt and Price Honor Dr. Adrian Dove
Dr. Adrian Dove, a lifelong civil rights and economic equity champion, was recently honored by the Los Angeles City Council.
National News
Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press …
Black Homeownership Faces Persistent Barriers Despite Hard-Fought Gains
By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior …
Rep. Al Green is Censured by The U.S. House After Protesting Trump on Medicaid
Congressman Al Green (D-TX 9th District) Photo: Wikimedia Commons By Lauren Burke In one of the quickest punishments of a …
Fighting to Keep Blackness
A group of African American people protest racial injustice. Photo courtesy of NNPA By April Ryan As this nation observes …
Entertainment
Robert Rodriguez Launches Brass Knuckle Films, Giving Fans a Stake in the Action
Acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is launching Brass Knuckle Films, a new venture that allows fans to invest in action movies …
Black Women Shine at 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed were honored at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, …
Terrell Tilford on Art, Acting, and Building Space for Black Healing and Community
For Terrell Tilford, the intersection of art and entertainment is about more than creativity — it’s about healing, truth-telling, and …
New Documentary on Barbara Morrison Focuses on Legendary Singer’s Love of Music and Community
A documentary about jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison and her impact on music and humanity, is in the works. …
Sports
Dominguez Hills Thwarts Azusa Pacific 77-58 in NCAA Tournament First Round
Reigning CCAA Freshman of the Year Cristina Jones led all scorers with 25 points and 13 rebounds to help the …
Leonard Sinks Game-Winner; Clippers Edge Kings 111-110 in Overtime
Kawhi Leonard displayed a clutch gene with the game on the line in the closing seconds. He drilled the game-winning …
Anthony Spinner: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship
Private trainer, gym owner, strength coach, and powerlifter Anthony Spinner exemplifies the power of entrepreneurship when consistency, vision, and action …
USC Hosts an Evening With Brittney Griner
The Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab at USC recently hosted a conversation with 2014 WNBA champion and 10-time All-Star …
Opinion
Why I’m Black First
I don’t know how many of you saw that clown show masquerading as a presidential address coming from America’s felon …
Speak Your Miracle into Existence
Take hold of your miracle with a mental commitment that it shall come to pass!
You Do Not Have to Be Blooming to Be Growing
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend quality time with my eldest grandson. He is currently taking jiu-jitsu, …
Lifting Up Louise Little, Mother of Malcolm X: A Mother-Son Message of Resistance to the World – Part 2.
In discussing Nana Louise Little’s multifaceted and highly formative message to Haji Malcolm which he then gave the world, I …
Religion
Alice Coltrane, Monument Rising: Hammer Museum Highlights Innovative Musician and Spiritual Leader
The life of Alice Coltrane, a groundbreaking musician in her own right, is highlighted in an exhibit at the Hammer …
Greater Page Temple COGIC: Family First
Along with the Word of God, the ethos of Greater Page Temple COGIC is family first. Generations of Levites have …
Dr. Donald Robinson Installed as Baptist Ministers Conference President
Dr. Donald R. Robinson, senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in Redlands, was officially installed as the president of the …
Western Baptist State Convention Holds 135th Mid-Winter Board Meeting
President J. Benjamin Hardwick and the Executive Board of the Western Baptist State Convention of California extend a special invitation …