Los Angeles Sentinel

The Los Angeles Sentinel is a weekly newspaper that is owned by African Americans and is based in Los Angeles, California. As of 2004, it has an impressive readership of 125,000, establishing it as one of the oldest and most significant African-American newspapers in the western part of the United States.

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Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Williams

1 week ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

Junior Andrew Williams is a multi-sport athlete at Fremont High School. This past football season, he was named to the Division III All-City First Team for his efforts as a defensive lineman. However, Williams contributes to all three phases. “I played running back, fullback, tight end, [defensive end], wide receiver, and I played on kick return,” he said after the 36-16 win Fremont had against Manual Arts in the Division III City Section playoffs.
CASA Los Angeles Volunteers Change the Story for Children in Foster Care

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize and advocate for the tens of thousands of children in the U.S. who suffer from abuse and neglect. In Los Angeles County, many of these children enter the Dependency Court—a confidential legal system designed to protect them. But if you could sit in that courtroom, you would see a young child, sometimes only five years old, nervously facing a judge. Their legs might not even reach the floor.
L.A. Alumnae Deltas and Crenshaw United Methodist Church Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (LAAC) in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host a Free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, April 26, to provide critical legal education and resources to underserved communities. The event takes place at Crenshaw UMC, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles.
Black Mothers Deserve Better: Ending the Maternal Health Crisis in Los Angeles and Beyond

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated: there is a Black maternal health crisis in the United States that is a public health and racial justice issue with alarming disparities in maternal health and outcomes for Black mothers and Black babies. Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 -17th, has been recognized since 2021.
Lakers Fall 117-95 in First Game of Playoffs

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

Scoring accuracy and physicality helped the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 in game one of the NBA Playoffs first round. Guard Luka Doncic led all scorers with 37 points and led the Lakers with eight rebounds. Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels led with 25 points and nine rebounds. The Lakers came out strong, scoring seven three-point shots and 11 second-chance points in the first quarter.
Community Mourns Passing of Harry Gethers

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

Former L.A. businessman Harry A. Gethers passed away on March 21 at the age of 100. For more than 40 years, he operated Gethers Enterprises, an interior decorating business with customers throughout the Southland. A native of Bonneau, South Carolina, Mr. Gethers was born on October 31, 1924, to the Rev. Octavius and Mrs. Elouise Gethers. He was educated at Avery Normal Institute in Charleston and Allen University in Columbia. Next, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.
Support BIPOC-Owned Beauty Brands at Sephora's Spring Savings Event - Los Angeles Sentinel

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

It’s important to distinguish between need and want—and for many beauty lovers, that line can get blurry. But in these critical times, how and where you spend your hard-earned money matters more than ever. From fragrance to skincare to makeup, every purchase is a form of voting—an investment in your values. And the numbers don’t lie: BIPOC consumers are not a minority in their spending power. In fact, they represent a driving force in the beauty industry.
Ilm Foundation Hosts Annual ‘Humanitarian Day’

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

Ilm Foundation hosted its 25th annual Humanitarian Day (HDAY) on March 16, an annual event dedicated to serving the underserved. Held at Gladys Park on Skid Row, sponsors, vendors and volunteers gathered to provide essential items, as well as eye, dental and health screenings, to those in need. Humanitarian Day was founded on the Islamic principle of service – helping others with dignity and compassion.
UCLA Women’s Basketball Embracing the Moment in March Madness Run

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

With March Madness in full swing, UCLA women’s basketball is locked in and embracing the journey. The Bruins are feeding off the energy of their home crowd and the excitement of postseason play. Locked in and ReadyUCLA players have made it clear—they are locked in for the tournament. “When we put our minds to it, I think we can lock down anybody in the tournament,” Lauren Betts shared.
USC Defeats UNC Greensboro in First Round of March Madness

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Amanda Scurlock

The USC women’s basketball team held the UNC Greensboro Spartans 71-25. The Women of Troy held the Spartans to 13 percent in shooting from the field. The victory snapped a 14-game winning streak for the Spartans. Sophomore guard JuJu Watkins led USC with 22 points; grad student forward Kiki Iriafen made 13 rebounds along with 13 points. Spartans freshman guard Nya Smith led with seven points and three Spartans players made seven rebounds each.