Cuba gives reporters rare tour of island lockups
Written by Associated Press 11 April 2013
A prisoner looks at members of the press from his cell after the gate was opened by military guards at the Combinado del Este prison during a media tour of the prison in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, April ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 11 April 2013
A prisoner looks at members of the press from his cell after the gate was opened by military guards at the Combinado del Este prison during a media tour of the prison in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, April ... read more >>
China pulls 'Django Unchained' on day of premiere
Written by Didi Tang Associated Press 11 April 2013
FILE - In this undated publicity file photo released by The Weinstein Company, from left, Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio star in the film, "Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino. (AP Photo/The ... read more >>
Written by Didi Tang Associated Press 11 April 2013
FILE - In this undated publicity file photo released by The Weinstein Company, from left, Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio star in the film, "Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino. (AP Photo/The ... read more >>
Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as president of Kenya
Written by TOM ODULA and JASON STRAZIUSO Associated Press 11 April 2013
President Uhuru Kenyatta, right, receives the sword of the Commander In Chief of the Kenya Armed Forces from outgoing president Mwai Kibaki, second left, at Moi International Sports Complex in Nairobi, ... read more >>
Written by TOM ODULA and JASON STRAZIUSO Associated Press 11 April 2013
President Uhuru Kenyatta, right, receives the sword of the Commander In Chief of the Kenya Armed Forces from outgoing president Mwai Kibaki, second left, at Moi International Sports Complex in Nairobi, ... read more >>
From Sweden to South L.A.
Written by Kathy Williamson Sentinel Contributing Writer 11 April 2013
Sweden’s ‘Back Up’ violence prevention team visits South L.A. to learn techniques from PCITI A group of serious young adults from Nookoping, Sweden raised money through multiple fundraisers ... read more >>
Written by Kathy Williamson Sentinel Contributing Writer 11 April 2013
Sweden’s ‘Back Up’ violence prevention team visits South L.A. to learn techniques from PCITI A group of serious young adults from Nookoping, Sweden raised money through multiple fundraisers ... read more >>
Wesson, Holden, Walters Endorse Garcetti
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Trio Joins Parks, Perry & Davis in South L.A. to Fire-Up Garcetti Volunteers Eric Garcetti was endorsed by Council President Herb Wesson and former South L.A. councilmembers Nate Holden and Rita ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Trio Joins Parks, Perry & Davis in South L.A. to Fire-Up Garcetti Volunteers Eric Garcetti was endorsed by Council President Herb Wesson and former South L.A. councilmembers Nate Holden and Rita ... read more >>
Grand Opening of New Health Center at Dominguez High
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
A Cut Above the Rest — Local leaders, school officials, and nonprofit partners gather for the new Dominguez High School Health Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony, Wednesday, March 27. (L-R) front ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
A Cut Above the Rest — Local leaders, school officials, and nonprofit partners gather for the new Dominguez High School Health Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony, Wednesday, March 27. (L-R) front ... read more >>
Candlelight Vigil to reflect on the ‘Season for Nonviolence’
Written by Sentinel New Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Photo credit: Martin Zamora Commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death Nearly 200 people, including Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel New Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Photo credit: Martin Zamora Commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death Nearly 200 people, including Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and ... read more >>
Special Needs Network Gears Up for Autism Awareness Month
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN), a grassroots autism advocacy organization serving South Los Angeles, will host a series of events throughout the month of April to help increase awareness of ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN), a grassroots autism advocacy organization serving South Los Angeles, will host a series of events throughout the month of April to help increase awareness of ... read more >>
Los Angeles Museum of African American Art to Launch Galbreath Photo Exhibit
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Photojournalist Haywood Galbreath The Museum of African American Art (MAAA) located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, will host a reception on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m., celebrating the launch ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Photojournalist Haywood Galbreath The Museum of African American Art (MAAA) located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, will host a reception on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m., celebrating the launch ... read more >>
CicLAvia Making History
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
An unprecedented 15 miles of car-free streets from Downtown to Venice Beach Los Angeles will celebrate its 6th CicLAvia on Sunday, April 21, the city’s largest open-streets event to date, according ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
An unprecedented 15 miles of car-free streets from Downtown to Venice Beach Los Angeles will celebrate its 6th CicLAvia on Sunday, April 21, the city’s largest open-streets event to date, according ... read more >>
Price family celebrates 60th Anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson and his wife Fabian Wesson (right) and Bishop Charles and Lady Mae Blake of West Angeles Church (left) were joined by hundreds in celebrating the White Diamond 60th ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson and his wife Fabian Wesson (right) and Bishop Charles and Lady Mae Blake of West Angeles Church (left) were joined by hundreds in celebrating the White Diamond 60th ... read more >>
BET Experience Youth Program
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
LA High School Students Offered Music Industry Career Education and Workshops through BET Experience Youth Program. AEG and BET NETWORKS education initiative, Next Level, in partnership with the GRAMMY® ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
LA High School Students Offered Music Industry Career Education and Workshops through BET Experience Youth Program. AEG and BET NETWORKS education initiative, Next Level, in partnership with the GRAMMY® ... read more >>
Photo of the Week
Written by Official White House Photo by Pete Souza 11 April 2013
‘42’ meets ‘44’ President Barack Obama (44th President) talks with Jackie Robinson widow, Rachel Robinson before the “42” movie screening with Robinson family members and cast and crew ... read more >>
Written by Official White House Photo by Pete Souza 11 April 2013
‘42’ meets ‘44’ President Barack Obama (44th President) talks with Jackie Robinson widow, Rachel Robinson before the “42” movie screening with Robinson family members and cast and crew ... read more >>
45 years after Dr. King – Now what?
Written by Karanja A. Ajanaku Special to the NNPA from the New Tri-State Defender 11 April 2013
Martin Luther King III, left, and Lee Saunders, right, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, take part in a march to the National Civil Rights Museum on Thursday, ... read more >>
Written by Karanja A. Ajanaku Special to the NNPA from the New Tri-State Defender 11 April 2013
Martin Luther King III, left, and Lee Saunders, right, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, take part in a march to the National Civil Rights Museum on Thursday, ... read more >>
Waters & Bradley Endorse Greuel
Written by Jennifer Bihm and Kenneth D. Miller 11 April 2013
LIVING LEGACY: Lorraine Bradley, daughter of late iconic Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, this week announced her support for Wendy Greuel to continue her fathers legacy as mayor. (Photo by Troy Tieuel ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm and Kenneth D. Miller 11 April 2013
LIVING LEGACY: Lorraine Bradley, daughter of late iconic Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, this week announced her support for Wendy Greuel to continue her fathers legacy as mayor. (Photo by Troy Tieuel ... read more >>
VIDEO: LASTV Isiah Thomas Interview with Brandon I. Brooks
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Rev. Rosalynn Brookins Endorses Senator Curren Price
Written by Nicole Williams 10 April 2013
(Photo: Brandon I. Brooks) “The 9th district deserves a strong voice. It deserves a person who’s willing to fight for justice and cry for mercy. It is there, that you see a large increase of unemployed ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams 10 April 2013
(Photo: Brandon I. Brooks) “The 9th district deserves a strong voice. It deserves a person who’s willing to fight for justice and cry for mercy. It is there, that you see a large increase of unemployed ... read more >>
Councilwoman Perry Endorses Sen. Price to replace her in City Council 9th District
Written by Kenneth Miller, Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 10 April 2013
Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry announced this week that she is backing State Senator Curren Price to continue her legacy in the 9th District for the City Council run-off on May 21. "It ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller, Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 10 April 2013
Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry announced this week that she is backing State Senator Curren Price to continue her legacy in the 9th District for the City Council run-off on May 21. "It ... read more >>
Postal Service backs down on cutting Saturday mail
Written by Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press 10 April 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. The Postal Service said in February ... read more >>
Written by Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press 10 April 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. The Postal Service said in February ... read more >>
Student arrested in Texas college stabbing attack
Written by Ramit Plushnick-Masti and Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press 10 April 2013
Students run from the Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus in Cypress, Texas, where a student went on a building-to-building stabbing attack Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The attacker ... read more >>
Written by Ramit Plushnick-Masti and Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press 10 April 2013
Students run from the Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus in Cypress, Texas, where a student went on a building-to-building stabbing attack Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The attacker ... read more >>
Judge wants trial in baby killing before year ends
Written by RUSS BYNUM Associated Press 05 April 2013
De'Marquise Elkins, center, listens to proceedings during his bond hearing while sitting next to his lawyer Defense Attorney Kevin Gough, right, Friday April 5, 2013 in Brunswick, Ga. Authorities ... read more >>
Written by RUSS BYNUM Associated Press 05 April 2013
De'Marquise Elkins, center, listens to proceedings during his bond hearing while sitting next to his lawyer Defense Attorney Kevin Gough, right, Friday April 5, 2013 in Brunswick, Ga. Authorities ... read more >>
VAN ALEXANDER: Michael Jackson Company Executive Passes Away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
(L-R) Linda Mayhand Parrish, Michael Jackson's hair stylist; Jamie Foster Brown, Founder and Owner, Sister-2-Sister Magazine; the late "King of Pop," Michael Jackson; Raymone K. Bain, MJ Spokesperson/General ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
(L-R) Linda Mayhand Parrish, Michael Jackson's hair stylist; Jamie Foster Brown, Founder and Owner, Sister-2-Sister Magazine; the late "King of Pop," Michael Jackson; Raymone K. Bain, MJ Spokesperson/General ... read more >>
Hafeesah Asya Simmons known as Sista X, 71 passes away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Hafeesah Asya Simmons known as Sista X, age 71 died March 16, 2013, at Westlake Convalescent Hospital, Los Angeles, CA. She lived her life in Los Angeles, California as a vegetarian, cook, writer, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Hafeesah Asya Simmons known as Sista X, age 71 died March 16, 2013, at Westlake Convalescent Hospital, Los Angeles, CA. She lived her life in Los Angeles, California as a vegetarian, cook, writer, ... read more >>
Velma Owen Benton passes away
Written by Special to the Sentinel generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Velma Owens Benton, from Jackson, Michigan, became a devoted military wife; a world traveler; an educator; a loving mother; a doting grandmother and was a shining example of a progressive, Christian ... read more >>
Written by Special to the Sentinel generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Velma Owens Benton, from Jackson, Michigan, became a devoted military wife; a world traveler; an educator; a loving mother; a doting grandmother and was a shining example of a progressive, Christian ... read more >>
Kathryn C. Lee, co-publisher of the Sacramento Observer passes at 77
Written by By Genoa Barrow Special to the NNPA from the Sacramento Observer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Kathryn C. Lee (Courtesy of Sacramento Observer) She was a contestant in the Miss Amigos pageant in Sacramento in 1954, but those who knew her said her true beauty lie in her ability to help provide ... read more >>
Written by By Genoa Barrow Special to the NNPA from the Sacramento Observer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Kathryn C. Lee (Courtesy of Sacramento Observer) She was a contestant in the Miss Amigos pageant in Sacramento in 1954, but those who knew her said her true beauty lie in her ability to help provide ... read more >>