Childhood friends Kevin G. Boyd, Sherri McGee McCovey and Bentley Kyle Evans reunite to create “The Varnell Hill Show,” a...
Director Kenya Barris discusses his documentary debut with a film exploring the life and legacy of NBA legend Jerry West. In this interview with Keith Underwood...
It started as a simple idea during the pandemic and grew into a 4 million dollar economic engine. Black on the Block is proof that if...
Laney and Char started Black on the Block in 2021 with zero event planning experience. By 2025, they generated over 4 million dollars in consumer spending...
In 2025 alone, Black on the Block generated over 4 million dollars in consumer spending for Black owned businesses. This is what happens when we build...
In this exclusive interview, Nathan J. Lee from the Los Angeles Sentinel sits down with Lanie and Char Edwards, the dynamic sisters behind Black on the...
SLAUSON CONNECT RECREATION & EDUCATION CENTER GROUNDBREAKING Community leaders and South LA residents gathered for the groundbreaking of the Slauson Connect Recreation and Education Center. This...
Celebrating a major milestone for one of our own! Diedra Porché (National Head of Community and Business Development at JPMorganChase) is honored with the prestigious Ebony...
Real influence isn’t built on corporate titles; it’s built on trust and humanity. Pamela A. Bakewell (Chief Advisor & Host) shares her wisdom on leading with...
Stop waiting for “the right time” or someone’s permission to level up. It is time to grant it to yourself. Diedra Porché (National Head of Community...
Discover the powerful true story of how the LA Sentinel helped a grandmother fight for justice and the critical role of community-led media in seeking the...
Think you can’t manage a massive national team and a household of five? Think again. Diedra Porché (National Head of Community and Business Development at JPMorganChase)...
Briefcase? Check. Baby bag? Check. Breast pump? Check. This is the unfiltered reality of the “Dual Leadership Journey.” Join Diedra Porché (National Head of Community and...
Over 3,000 community members impacted right in the heart of Crenshaw! Diedra Porché (National Head of Community and Business Development at JPMorganChase) discusses the power of...
Southern Momma’s Secret: Look Great, Feel Great Daily! 💖 How do you lead a media empire and still look your best every single day? Pamela A....
Women’s Ultimate Pivot: Mother, Wife, and More! 💖 Can you truly have it all? In this powerful episode of Black Money Matters, we dive deep into...
NNPA NEWSWIRE - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass broke my heart. I’ve known and loved her since the 1990s, when she stood unapologetically for South Los...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE- As voters head to the polls, the Black Women for Wellness Action Project is mobilizing support for California’s Prop 50. The organization, known for...
SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — In his new leadership role, Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint plans to bring a “new...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Feb. 26, she visited Southern California to attend a meeting of National Newspaper Publishers Association (Black Press of America) hosted by NNPA Chairman Emeritus...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — His passing was announced in a statement on Twitter: “But for all the winning, Bill’s understanding of the struggle is what illuminated...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — At the Sunday, June 26th ceremony, CIF Southern Section Commissioner of Athletics, Rob Wigod, announced news of the board’s unanimous decision to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The story behind Bruce’s Beach tells a narrative of Black ownership in America. The original property owners of the resort, Charles and Willa...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “I am more than enthusiastic to welcome Dena to the Toro community, and I cannot wait for all of our student-athletes to...
