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Arthella L. Hunter Succumbs
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Hunter, Arthella L Passed away February 21, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born July 26, 1921 in Texas. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Hunter, and by her daughter Carolyn ... read more >>
Hunter Files Suit Against AME Denomination
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
  Dr. John J. Hunter_ Photo by Troy Tieuel for Sentinel The legal saga continues for the Rev. Dr. John J. Hunter who filed yet another lawsuit on February 25 charging the African Methodist Episcopal ... read more >>
Long Beach Calls for Action in the Black Community
Written by Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing WriterNicolew@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Dr. Lydia Hollie (center), who gathered statistics for "The State of Black Long Beach: A Call to Action" speaking with two people who attended the convention on Saturday, February 23.    Uduak ... read more >>
Hundreds of Bikers Ride for Peace in the Streets
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
(L-R) Minister Tony Muhammad, Dr. Hanan Islam, Power 106’s Big Boy, and Rev. Alfreddie Johnson at 5th UPFest in Watts. Minister Tony Muhammad and Big Boy Join Caravan of Peace from Watts to Carson ... read more >>
Wesson honors Pastor Xavier Thompson
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Pastor Xavier Thompson (left) of Southern Missionary Baptist Church receives recognition by City Council President Herb Wesson (right) at City Hall City Council President Herb Wesson honored Pastor ... read more >>
Local workers at Inglewood Forum with Mayor Butts
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Pictured from left to right: Van Smith, Les Young, Brandon Baker, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Eric Medina, Jamie Criss, Dwayne Newbern, Tramell Collins. After a great deal of careful design and preparation ... read more >>
Why Black Blood Recipients Need Black Blood Donors
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Most of us were taught in school that every human being, no matter what racial or ethnic background, have three blood types A, B or O.  However those of us of African descent carry an antigen within ... read more >>
Dennis Zine; A Life of Service and Leadership
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
Dennis Zine An established and proven track record in public service establishes Councilmember Dennis Zine as the ideal candidate to vote for in the race for city controller in the March 5 primary. As ... read more >>
Jan Perry Vies to Continue Love Affair with L.A. as its Mayor
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer 28 February 2013
Jan Perry Bright public servant can be a history maker beginning with March 5 primary In a journey that began with a cross country trip from her Ohio home to attend the Rose Bowl game on New Years ... read more >>
Prominent Endorsements Power Price into Primary
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net & By Katherine Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 28 February 2013
President Barack Obama and Senator Curren Price Gov. Jerry Brown, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Rep. Karen Bass among influential elected backing the State Senator for 9th District City Council Fueled ... read more >>
YES on Prop. A is a YES for Our Community
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 28 February 2013
We believe that voting YES! on Proposition A is best for our community and best for the city overall. Yes! on Proposition A will maintain needed services in the city and in our community. Vote Yes! on ... read more >>
Despite peace accord, eastern Congo still on edge
Written by MELANIE GOUBY Associated Press 25 February 2013
Associated Press/ Elias Asmare - Joseph Kabila , President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, waits for the signing of the Congo peace agreement, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Despite ... read more >>
Victims of Kenya's last election still in limbo
Written by TOM ODULA Associated Press 25 February 2013
In this photo of Saturday Feb. 9, 2013, a displaced woman works with others to construct a new straw hut at 'Hope' camp for internally-displaced Kenyans from the Kikuyu tribe (Ben Curtis Associated ... read more >>
Jesse Jackson Jr. and Wife Enter Guilty Pleas
Written by Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent 22 February 2013
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The swift political and personal descent of former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. has accelerated with criminal information documents being filed accusing him of conspiracy ... read more >>
HUNDREDS SHOW UP TO SUPPORT REGGIE JONES-SAWYER
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 February 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson swears in Reggie Jones-Sawyer as Pastor Rosalyn Brooks holds bible. Son, Evan Jones-Sawyer, daughter Lauren and son, Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer look on.  left ... read more >>
Quality schools, higher education top Price agenda
Written by Katherine Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer 22 February 2013
Sen. Curren Price, the leading candidate for Los Angeles City Council in the 9th District, has worked tirelessly to create new opportunities that allow more families to afford higher education. (Sentinel ... read more >>
Family of Murder Victims Sue USC
Written by BILL HETHERMAN City News Service 22 February 2013
Ming Qu and Ying Wu A Los Angeles judge dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit this month, filed against USC by the parents of two Chinese graduate students who were slain off campus. Los Angeles Superior ... read more >>
Cal State Long Beach President to Speak at Antioch Church
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 February 2013
Douglas Robinson, CSULB vice president F. King Alexander, CSULB president Reaching out to the local African American community, Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) president F. King Alexander will speak ... read more >>
AAFCA TO PRESENT SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT HONORS
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 22 February 2013
Cicely Tyson Will Packer Actress Cicely Tyson; Screen Gems and the Pan African Film Festival to be honored during a formal luncheon at the California Yacht Club The African-American Film Critics ... read more >>
Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sheryl P. Underwood To Receive UNCF MASKED AWARDS
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 22 February 2013
Sheryl P. Underwood Earvin "Magic" Johnson Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa UNCF (United Negro College Fund,) will host an evening of masked elegance at the second annual  UNCF Mayor’s Masked ... read more >>
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Inks Record-Breaking Deal With Showtime®/CBS
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 22 February 2013
Undefeated eight-time Boxing World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather Inks Record-Breaking Deal With Showtime/CBS. (PRNewsFoto/Mayweather Promotions, Hogan Photos) Undefeated eight-time world champion ... read more >>
Man charged with slapping toddler now out of a job
Written by Associated Press 22 February 2013
A man charged with slapping a toddler on a Minneapolis-to-Atlanta flight is out of a job, his former employer said on Sunday February17. Joe Rickey Hundley, 60, of Hayden, Idaho, is no longer an employee ... read more >>
John J. Kennedy Poised and Ready for Pasadena’s City Council
Written by Kenneth Miller LAWT Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net 22 February 2013
  John J. Kennedy With roots in the region spanning 70 years the time is just right   Pasadena City Council 3rd District candidate John J. Kennedy will have 30 years of community leadership experience ... read more >>
LAWT Election Endorsements
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 22 February 2013
  Jan Perry    Curren Price Dennis Zine Perry, Price and Zine are the Best Candidates for Our Community JAN PERRY for Mayor Three-term Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry has been at ... read more >>
SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE Explaining The Dorner Tragedy
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net 22 February 2013
FACT FINDING MISSION: Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck (center) addresses local television stations following a closed door meeting with African American community leaders at the ... read more >>

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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?

Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

Total votes: 595
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