Flower District Extending Hours for Valentine’s Day
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
13 February 2013
The LA Flower District, located in the LA Fashion District, will be extending its hours to the public beginning Sunday, February 10, to accommodate Valentine’s Day shoppers. Select vendors will be ... read more >>
S.Africa police: Congo rebel 'ringleader' arrested
Written by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
11 February 2013
Unidentified suspects are led out of court after appearing in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Nineteen alleged members of a Congolese rebel group including one U.S. citizen sought help ... read more >>
AP Exclusive: Inmate lawsuits cost Calif. $200M
Written by DON THOMPSON Associated Press
11 February 2013
In this Jan. 14, 2009 file photo, correctional officers stand watch over an inmate receiving treatment in the emergency room at California State Prison, Corcoran, in Corcoran, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown ... read more >>
NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2013 A PROCLAMATION
Written by THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
11 February 2013
In America, we share a dream that lies at the heart of our founding: that no matter who you are, no matter what you look like, no matter how modest your beginnings or the circumstances of your birth, ... read more >>
Top Spellers Triumph at 10th Annual CUSD Spelling Bee
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Junior Achievers —The top three Junior Division winners of Compton Unified School District’s (CUSD) 10th Annual Spelling Bee endured several rounds of grueling competition before securing their ... read more >>
Rae Jones selected 26th District “SHEROE”
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
11 February 2013
Rae Jones
Great Beginnings for Black Babies Executive Director Rae Jones has been selected one of the 2013 26th District SHeroes by Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. Serving at the helm of GBBB, Los ... read more >>
Berry Gordy receives Rainbow Push Award
Written by Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer
11 February 2013
From left to right: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Berry Gordy and Danny Bakewell, Sr.-photo Margo Jordan
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Wall Street Project Economic Summit Post Mortem
The mood was ... read more >>
Inglewood Residents: Hoodwinked and Bamboozled?
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
11 February 2013
The short definition of hoodwink is tricking somebody, deceiving or duping them by trickery. Bamboozle refers to cheating somebody, tricking or deceiving through misleading statements or falsehoods, ... read more >>
Bishop Blake Honors Council President Wesson
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
11 February 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson
Bishop Charles E. Blake
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson to receive the Unity Award for Man of the Year
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Founder ... read more >>
Curren Price will be right at home in the “New” 9th District
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer
11 February 2013
Senator Curren D. Price
Respected and trusted public servant back where he belongs
It has taken trusted and respected public servant Curren Price more than two decades to return to the city where ... read more >>
Indonesia readies for $1 trillion trade talks
Written by JOHN HEILPRIN Associated Press
01 February 2013
United States Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, gestures as he speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. ... read more >>
Arabs, Tuaregs in Mali face hostility amid war
Written by KRISTA LARSON | Associated Press
01 February 2013
In this photo taken Saturday Jan. 26, 2013 Bawba Mint Baba Ahmed is photographed in Mopti, Mali. Bawba Mint Baba Ahmed's sewing teacher singled her out in front of the class, telling her: "You look ... read more >>
MR. EDWARD R. SHAW, PIONEER AND SERVANT
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
01 February 2013
August 11, 1916 – January 20, 2013
Brother Edward R. Shaw, beloved member of Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church since 1945, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 while preparing to attend ... read more >>
Dr. Maulana Karenga to present Black History Lecture Series
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
01 February 2013
The African American Cultural Center (Us) will host a month long Black History lecture series by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach. ... read more >>
New Security Measures at USC 'Ridiculous' Some Say
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
01 February 2013
University of Southern California officials put new security measures into effect last Monday and according to local news reports some who live and work near the campus do not like the new policy. ... read more >>
Energetic and Diverse Group Pledges to Propel Jan Perry to Victory
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
01 February 2013
Councilman Bernard Parks and Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined Councilwoman Jan Perry during the official launch of her mayoral campaign on Saturday, January 12.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters ... read more >>
Obama on immigration overhaul: 'Now is the time'
Written by JULIE PACE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
01 February 2013
President Barack Obama speaks about immigration reform Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
President Barack Obama turns to leave after shaking hands ... read more >>
WESSON PRAISES 10th COUNCIL DISTRICT WOMEN
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 February 2013
Council President Herb Wesson addresses community activists and leaders recently, at the 10th Council District Women's Steering Committee at the 38th Annual installation luncheon
City Council President ... read more >>
Congresswoman Bass Town Hall and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer
01 February 2013
Congresswoman Karen Bass at the "Help and Hope" Town Hall and Resource Fair in Los Angeles
With thousands of Southern Californians still weathering a tough economy, U. S. Representative Karen Bass ... read more >>
Former Union Boss Freeman Faces 180 Years
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Staff Writer kenneth@lasentinel.net
01 February 2013
Tyrone Freeman
Convicted on 14 Counts, Sentencing is in April
After being ousted as president of one of the nation’s most powerful and influential labor unions three years ago, a disgraced Tyrone ... read more >>
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Entertainment Editor
01 February 2013
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU
All Heart and Soul Promoting African Culture and Arts
Last September Ayuko Babu was at the annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference sitting in the audience ... read more >>
Hunter Tells His Side
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net
01 February 2013
First A.M.E. Church Los Angeles, where the Reverend Dr. John J. Hunter served eight years as spiritual leader and pastor. (Troy Tieuel for Sentinel)
Rev. Dr. John J. Hunter
UPDATE – February ... read more >>
CEO Art Leahy Guides MTA’s Transition to A Community Friendly Rail System
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Staff Writer
01 February 2013
Art Leahy
Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) CEO Art Leahy is used to being out and about in the neighborhood, so when the MTA boss visited the Los Angeles Sentinel offices on Crenshaw Blvd. to ... read more >>
Compton Says NO to Hate Crimes
Written by Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer
01 February 2013
(L-R) Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita, Basil Kimbrew, Chair of the California Friends of the African American Caucus; Rev. K.W. Tulloss, L.A. president of the National Action Network and ... read more >>