Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper

02/01/2025

It’s the final night of , when we focus on , the principle of faith. Without faith that there can be change and mighty shifts for our people, we will never see all the actions inspired by Kwanzaa come into fruition.
How do you maintain faith to keep pushing onward?

01/01/2025

For day six of , we honor the principle , which is creativity. This is our commitment to using creativity to improve the community and leave a legacy that honors the past and future.

31/12/2024

It’s the fifth day of , when we honor the principle, which means “purpose.” This is the time we focus on setting collective goals and creating strategic ways to achieve them. This is when we examine our skills and embrace our calling.

30/12/2024

On this fourth day of , we lean into the principle , which is about cooperative economics —focuses on building and supporting businesses that benefit the community. The word Ujamaa is Kiswahili and roughly translates to “fraternity” or “familyhood.”

29/12/2024

On this third night of , we celebrate , collective work and responsibility. We can honor this principle by supporting Black-owned businesss and using our talents to assist in projects and organizations that help us in Black communities.

28/12/2024

On the second night of , we celebrate , which is Self-Determination. As both a commitment and a practice, this principle calls for us to define, defend and develop ourselves for ourselves, instead of allowing others to do so.

Do you celebrate Kwanzaa with your loved ones?

27/12/2024

Habari Gani? Umoja! We wish you a happy Kwanzaa, fam! Today, we begin the seven-day celebration with , the first principle of which means unity. Today and every day, we practice this principle, knowing our families and communities are stronger and mightier when we stand united. Let us gather, celebrate and give thanks for each other, our first fruits and our ancestral roots.

23/12/2024

Remember, if you experience or witness a hate crime you can report it and receive support any time at CAvsHate.org.

23/12/2024

Hate crimes against Black residents in LA have reached unprecedented levels. Black Angelenos, who constitute only 9% of the county’s population, accounted for a staggering 49% of victims in racial hate crimes. Notably, 67% of these crimes were violent, a sobering reminder of the physical and psychological toll on victims.

https://lasentinel.net/record-breaking-hate-crimes-against-black-angelenos-on-the-rise.html

And, remember, if you experience or witness a hate crime you can report it and receive support any time at CAvsHate.org.

Los Angeles County, often celebrated for its diversity, is grappling with a grim reality: hate crimes against Black residents have reached unprecedented levels.

20/12/2024

Hate can’t stomp on our Black joy! Did you know you now can easily and anonymously report any hate incident you experience or witness in our state?

🗣️Report and receive support at any time at CAvsHate.org.
📞 You can also call 833-8-NO-HATE Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. If it’s after hours, you can call 211 to report hate and seek support. All hotline services are free.

💻 You can report anonymously.

🚫🚓 CAvsHate is not run but the police.

👍🏾 You don’t need to disclose your immigration status when you report to CA vs. Hate.

This resource was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library via California Black Media as part of the Stop the Hate Program. The program is supported by partnership with California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate

13/12/2024

There’s still time to join us for our zoom town hall about how you can report hate crimes in LA and California. Whether you experience or witness hate, you can now easily report it. Hate has no place here!

11/12/2024

Top Dawg Entertainment revealed the lineup for its 11th Annual Christmas Concert & Toy Drive happening Thursday. Being an unwrapped toy for entry. Swipe for more details from .

10/12/2024

Join tomorrow for this important community meeting!

10/12/2024

Legendary poet and Black Arts Movement icon Nikki Giovanni has passed away at the age of 81, following her third cancer diagnosis.

Her final poetry book, “THE LAST BOOK,” will come out next year. Rest in power.

09/12/2024

Hello Sentinel family, this 14-year-old child, Samani “Mani” Jones, from our community is missing. Please call the number listed here if you see him or have any information. Let’s get him home safely!

03/12/2024

California Assemblymember said he will introduce a bill that would give admission priority to the the descendants of enslaved people at the University of California and California State University.

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What do you think of this proposed bill? Should statelawmakers pass it?

30/11/2024

Bring the entire family for the Community Health and Wellness Fair!

For more information, contact [email protected] or (310) 861-1913

For more information, contact [email protected] or (310) 861-1913