Education Under Arrest
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Tavis Smiley turns his critical eye toward the “school-to-prison pipeline” Television and radio personality Tavis Smiley will premiere his sixth episode of Tavis Smiley Reports (TSR) Mar. 26  ... read more >>
Ophelia McFadden, former general manager SEIU passes away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ophelia McFadden Legendary community organizer leaves lasting impact. “The contributions that Ophelia McFadden made to the labor movement through her leadership in SEIU continue to benefit the ... read more >>
NBC4’s Beverly White Receives Distinguished Journalist Award
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Beverly White Beverly White, NBC4 Southern California’s veteran general assignment reporter of more than two decades, was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest ... read more >>
Community Leaders Celebrate Space Exploration At the California Science Center’s 15th Annual Discovery Ball
Written by Sentinel Wire Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Newly elected Chair of the California Science Center Board of Directors Fabian Wesson and State Senator Roderick Wright enjoy the evening in front of an Area-51 themed cocktail reception. Later, Discovery ... read more >>
Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Blood Drive: A Success
Written by By Troy Tieuel, Sentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Many turn out in support of the Sabriya’s Castle of Fun’s Blood Drive and show their support of children with life threatening blood disorders. On March 16, Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Foundation, ... read more >>
Roland Martin: ‘Scalia comments are an abomination;’ Speaks on Stand Your Ground and Trayvon Martin Case
Written by Roland Martin Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
  Roland Martin Late February to early March were months full of controversial issues. One of those controversies happened on Tuesday, March 5 with George Zimmerman’s attorneys waiving his right ... read more >>
Blacks Continue a Progressive Trend at LAFD
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Second of a four part series examining the Los Angeles Fire Department Since 1888, African Americans have been an integral part of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). From Sam Haskins, the first ... read more >>
Grading The NCAA Madness
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 21 March 2013
NCAA President Mark Emmert unveils new college eligibility standards.  As the glorified NCAA Basketball Tournament known as March Madness rolls out this week, so to will a new promotional campaign ... read more >>
In The Passing of Ophelia Collins McFadden
Written by Nicole Williams 21 March 2013
  Ophelia Collins McFadden has passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the age of 79. On January 1, 1978, Ophelia made history in the labor movement by being appointed as General Manager of SEIU ... read more >>
Fed projects high US unemployment into 2015
Written by Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press 20 March 2013
(AP Photo)   WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve foresees unemployment remaining high into 2015, suggesting it will keep short-term interest rates near record lows at least until then. In its ... read more >>
Homicides down, police overtime way up in Chicago
Written by Don Babwin, Associated Press 20 March 2013
(AP Photo)     CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Chicago police officers are hitting the streets on overtime every night in dangerous neighborhoods, the latest tactic by Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration ... read more >>
N-Word Incident at Wash U
Written by Rebecca Rivas, Special to the St. Louis American 19 March 2013
Aggressive supporters of the Washington University fraternity pledges involved in the racial incident last week bombarded social media after the Association of Black Students released a statement requesting ... read more >>
Nigeria pardons ex-governor who stole millions
Written by Jon Gambrell, Associated Press 19 March 2013
 Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, centre, stands outside his house guarded by policemen in Yenagoa, Nigeria, in this file photo dated Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. (AP Photo, File)      LAGOS, ... read more >>
Police strikes in Egypt accelerate, adding turmoil
Written by Maggie Michael, Associated Press 19 March 2013
Egyptians mourn during the funeral for Abd Alhaleem Mohanna, 23, who was killed on March 5, 2013 during clashes with riot police, in Port Said, Egypt, Friday, March 8, 2013. Egypt's police forces have ... read more >>
‘Being White’ Story Draws Backlash
Written by Bobbi Booker, Special to the NNPA from the Philadelphia Tribune 19 March 2013
Philadelphia Magazine published two covers for its March issue. The version on the left was for area residents, while the right was distributed in hotels, and aimed at tourists.—Courtesy of NNPA     The ... read more >>
Half of girls in South Sudan forced to marry
Written by CHARLTON DOKI Associated Press 14 March 2013
In this picture taken Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Zali Idy, 12, poses in her bedroom in the remote village of Hawkantaki, Niger. Zali was married in 2011. One third and more of all girls are married ... read more >>
First lady pushes food industry
Written by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press 14 March 2013
First lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Partnership for a Healthier America's second Building a Healthier Future Summit on childhood obesity, Friday, March 8, 2013, at George Washington University's ... read more >>
Director Gloria Gray Makes History
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 14 March 2013
  First African-American Woman to Chair Metropolitan Water District Board Meeting West Basin Municipal Water District  Director Gloria Gray chaired the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ... read more >>
Rev. Jackson led a delegation of Rainbow Push Coalition to the funeral of Hugo Chavez
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 14 March 2013
Reverend L. Jackson Sr. with the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez   Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. led a delegation of members of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition staff to attend the funeral of President ... read more >>
WESSON DIALOGUES WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 14 March 2013
    Council President Herb Wesson addresses the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council at community Town Hall meeting. - Sentinel File Photo City Council President Herb Wesson was ... read more >>
Fire Chief Brian L. Cummings is LAFD’s Transformational Leader
Written by Kenneth Miller Assistant Managing Editor Kenneth@lasentinel.net 14 March 2013
  Fire Chief Brian L. Cummings This is the first of a four part series examining the Los Angeles Fire Department, its leadership, its hiring policies, its fiscal impact and the state of African ... read more >>
Motown founder readies for 'last major endeavor'
Written by Jeff Karoub and Mike Householder Associated Press 14 March 2013
This March 5, 2013 photo shows Berry Gordy posing for a portrait in front of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. For Berry Gordy, conquering Broadway is the next--and by his own admission, last--major ... read more >>
NBA Great Isiah Thomas Gives Assistance to At-Risk Youth - PART I
Written by Brandon I. Brooks Managing Editor brandon@lasentinel.net 14 March 2013
  Isiah Thomas poolside at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Sports icon allows his humanitarian spirit to guide his passion to empower America’s youth with greatest need.  Isiah Lord Thomas III, popularly ... read more >>
Where is Terry Lyn Monnette?
Written by Kenneth Miller Assistant Managing Editor 14 March 2013
Terry Lyn Monnette OUR LOVED ONE: Missing teacher Terry Lynn Monnette's sister Candice Enclade (L) and her mother Toni Enclade comfort one another outside Parlay's in Lakeview during a vigil praying ... read more >>
3rd day of protests for NYC teen shot by police
Written by Collen Long and Jake Pearson, Associated Press 14 March 2013
A demonstrator is thrown to the ground by her hair during a march following a vigil held for Kimani "Kiki" Gray in the East Flatbush neighborhood of New York's Brooklyn borough, Wednesday, March 13, ... read more >>

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