Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper
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Watts Riots: Seeing MLK Hospital in a Different Light
On a rainy Christmas Eve in 1988, South Los Angeles native Toni Bazley was on her way home from work when she noticed a mother and two children waiting at a bus stop.
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Sheila E. Talks About Music, Her Legacy and Prince
The renowned drummer stopped by the Boys and Girls Club in East Los Angeles for a Saving Our Daughters event; where, she showed young girls and boys the importantance of music and confidence when it comes to making their talents a reality for their careers.
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Concert Review: There Isn’t Anything Minor About Artist Major
“I feel so good,” Major said to the crowd when he got on stage. Wearing a black fedora, white tuxedo shirt and black pants the singer had an old school vibe that commanded the crowd. The five-piece band and single back-up vocalist set up the atmosphere for something evocative of the 1950s with a ‘10s twist.
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Author Tensie Taylor Talks About Her Book “BULLIED, From Terror to Triumph”
How do you snap back from a childhood full of bullying, suicidal thoughts and sexual assault? “You overcome these things by finding your self worth and realizing your purpose,” said Tensie Taylor. She is the author of the new book “BULLIED, from Terror to Triumph,” which chronicles the difficulties and depression she dealt with over her young years of being bullied.
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Behind the Lens with J.O. Malone
Jeremy “J.O.” Malone, 26, is a young Houston film producer who started his film-directing career at his undergrad Prairie View A&M University. During his collegiate journey, Malone founded J.O. Malone Studios and started filmmaking on campus when he changed his major to journalism.
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Hearing the Harmony Beyond Music
From London to Los Angeles Harmony Samuels has made his way around the music world. Producing and writing music like the hit songs “The Way” by Ariana Grande, “I Bet” for Ciara and working with countless other musicians like Fantasia, Maroon 5, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Michelle Williams and Nigerian artists Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay…
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Face Forward Foundation Hosts Gala To Raise Money for Pro-Bono Surgeries
Face Forward Foundation hosted their 6th annual fundraising gala at the Biltmore Millennium Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 19th to help support and raise money for victims of domestic violence.
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BMI 2015 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honored Nile Rodgers, John Legend and DJ Mustard
It was a big night for disco funk music legend Nile Rodgers, singer John Legend and producer DJ Mustard on Aug. 28 at the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) 2015 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Beverly Hills.
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The Queen of Soul is Coming to Los Angeles
All hail the Queen! The Queen of Soul that is. Yes, Aretha Franklin is making her way Los Angeles for her August 2 concert at Microsoft Theater (formerly L.A. Live Nokia Theatre).
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Wale “The Album About Nothing”
Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has no issue explaining how he has evolved as a musician. “Before I was just a dope rapper and now aware of how to compose music,” he said.
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Borders Blurred by Racism in I.C.E. Department
As administration officials start to implement President Obama’s immigration sweep actions, there are some issues that internal federal departments such as Los Angeles’ Department of Homeland Security needs to address, according to local agents.
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‘Power’ Star Naturi Naughton Empowers Young Girls To Chase Their Dreams
Naturi Naughton is best known for her role as Tasha, a no-nonsense wife of kingpin Ghost (Omari Hardwick) in Starz Network’s series “Power”. Naughton has become quite popular over the years through music, movies and plays.