VOL LXXIII NO 35

THURSDAY August 28 - September 3, 2008 ISSUE

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The Next President?

Upshaw’s Legacy Chronicled

Full Text of Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

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News

Kamala Harris, Attorney General California or United States?

Local
by Yussuf Simmonds, (Asst. Managing Editor)
Aug 28, 2008 at 12:01 AM

Like Husband Michelle Obama’s Message Resonates

National
by Evan Barnes, (Sentinel Sports Editor)
Aug 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Paying for Paul and Patricia

Local
by Ra’Kenna Joseph, LA Sentinel Intern
Aug 14, 2008 at 09:45 AM

Annual Back to School Event Scheduled for August 30

Local
by Jennifer Bihm, (Sentinel Staff Writer)
Aug 07, 2008 at 01:52 AM

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2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule Thursday, August 28, 2008 GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON TO SPEAK THURSDAY NIGHT AT INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH EXCERPTS OF JOE BIDEN-DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY

Local
Stevie Wonder Donates $5,000 to Actor Isaiah Washington Police Union Appeals Financial Disclosure Ruling Play Brings Legacy to New Generation Summer Soul Jam – Sun and Fun in Compton Residents in Community of Historic Homes Opposed to New Developments Najee Ali gets 4 years in Prison

National / International
The Next President? Bernie Mac Dead at Age 50 Howard University Kicks off $75 Million Fundraiser for New School of Communications Global AIDS Epidemic Zeroes in on Black America

Sports
Upshaw’s Legacy Chronicled Jones Splashes into History KEEP THE FAITH: Getting Their Guards Up Olympic Dream Denied

Entertainment
At the Box Office (08-28-08 Edition) 'Suge' Knight arrested in Las Vegas, accused of drug possession, assault on girlfriend Tyrese Going Full Throttle In ‘Death Race’ and Hollywood

Business
Welburn is Color of General Motors Global Design Arts Commission Grants $4.5 Million Throughout Los Angeles County Choice Selections at Fair Oaks Ranch

Family
LA’s Leaders Bring Summer Jobs to Area Youth Free Lectures and Art Adventures for Families Held Daily Junior Fire Cadet Program a Success

Health / Education
Clean Hands Jingle Contest Project Impact Enriches Lives of At-Risk Children and Families Students Receive $42,000 in College Scholarships

Religion
Three Survival Facts All Christians Must Know: Western Baptist State Convention Welcomes The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc A.M.E. Zion Welcomes First Female Bishop

Opinion
Voices On: The Democratic National Convention The Gentle Giant The Blasting Legacy of Negative Political Ads Did I get "played"?

McKnight Follows Greatness as ‘Taste of Soul’ Host

American soul man continues delicious legacy

Shirley Clarke Franklin

“The first Black woman to be elected mayor of Atlanta”

Obama Picks Joe Biden as Running Mate

Obama posted the official announcement on his website and sent out a text message around 3:00 am August 23

Beneath The Spin
Is John McCain Really a Hero? He's simply one of many military personnel who have placed themselves in harms way by Eric L. Wattree Sr., (Columnist)

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