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Cartoonist David G. Brown wins NNPA award for Best Editorial Cartoon
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 June 2012
David G. Brown   Winning cartoon      Sentinel cartoonist receives 2012 top honors from NNPA for Best Editorial Cartoon  Los Angeles, June 2012-David G. Brown, Los Angeles Artist and contributing ... read more >>
Attorney General fights for California homeowners
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 28 June 2012
 California's Attorney General, the Honorable Kamala D. Harris   The California Legislative Black Caucus hosted a town hall-styled meeting to explain the California Homeowners Bill of Rights to the ... read more >>
The Legacy of Rodney King
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 20 June 2012
Rodney King, as an author (PHOTO: Malcolm Ali Sentinel Photos) Though it was a case of unintended consequences, the effect that the televised beating had on the LAPD is unquestionable: the Christopher ... read more >>
Let’s Move California!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 June 2012
The children are the focus of the program FAME Assistance Corporation’s ‘Let’s Move California!’ Initiative for a Day of Family Activities and Education to Solve Childhood Obesity LOS ANGELES, ... read more >>
EXPO Center, Brotherhood Crusade Boost Youths Job Skills
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 June 2012
During a workforce development program, George Weaver (R) of the Brotherhood Crusade helps District 8 youths to become job ready. Belinda Jackson, executive director of the EXPO Center, remembers being ... read more >>
Assemblyman Mike Davis Salutes South Los Angeles High School Academic Achievers
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 June 2012
Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-48) stands with Speakers, 48th District Staff and honorees at the Annual Academic Achievement Luncheon. LOS ANGELES - June 10, 2012 - Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-48) hosted a crowd ... read more >>
Teacher accused of "nappy-headed" slur
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds 17 June 2012
Brea Persley According to 13-year-old Brea Persley (a Black student), one of her teachers, Kelly Dempsey (a White teacher), scolded her in front of the entire science class saying, "sit your nappy-headed ... read more >>
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter awards $10,000 in scholarships
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 13 June 2012
(L-R) Toni Counts Rose (Scholarship Committee Chairman), James Thomas II, Jake Keller, Stephanie Magee, Tanita Indelicato, Nicole Tolbert, and Tamla Roberts (Chapter President).  Photo by Jason Lewis ... read more >>
President Obama addresses Black Los Angeles
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 07 June 2012
President Obama and L. A. Congresswoman Karen Bass, one of his staunchest supporters in Congress.President Obama meets with Los Angeles African American political, community and business leaders at the ... read more >>
Change is moving forward in Marlton Square…
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 02 June 2012
Change is moving forward in Marlton Square…One of the most anticipated community developments in South Los Angeles is finally taking flight.By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff WriterMarlton Square—the ... read more >>
Blair Taylor Leaves Urban League
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 31 May 2012
As president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League for the past seven years, he leaves a legacy of a hands-on manager, a community servant and coalition builder. When Blair Taylor arrived at the Los ... read more >>
BET Execs Mentor Brotherhood Youths
Written by Sentinel News Service 31 May 2012
(L to R) Joshua Thomas of the Brotherhood Crusade and Brian Broughton of BET participating in the mentoring program  (Photo Credit: PETER FENTY) Brotherhood Crusade and BET conduct a joint mentoring ... read more >>
One-time top Calif. football prospect exonerated
Written by LINDA DEUTSCH, Associated Press 31 May 2012
Brian Banks, center, reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers and father, Jonathan Banks, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif. Banks, a former Long ... read more >>
L.A. City Budget Crisis
Written by Sentinel News Service 31 May 2012
 Los Angeles City Hall Recently, the Los Angeles City Council passed a $7.2-billion budget as the council members agreed to wait until next year to decide if pending layoffs are necessary, in addition ... read more >>
The saga of Ujima Village continues ...
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds 30 May 2012
Ujima Village ...vacated! Soil contamination causing unhealthy living conditions, causing environmental investigations, resulting in a massive lawsuit, and on and on and on.... Ujima Village, a 300-unit ... read more >>
Local writer remembers the King of Pop
Written by Brian Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer 28 May 2012
Margie D. Harris immortalizes Michael Jackson in words with online poetry. Michael Jackson passed away too soon for the world and left an indelible mark on us all. Margie D. Harris was an admirer and ... read more >>
Bishop H. Hartford Brookins Funeral Arrangements Finalized
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
Funeral arrangements for Bishop Hamel Hartford Brookins, who died May 22, 2012, at 12:00 pm, are finalized.(To read Bishop Brookins' story, click here) The services for Bishop Hamel Hartford Brookins will ... read more >>
Tom Bradley Students Need Your Help
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
The local magnet school is asking for the community to invest in the students. “It is better to build children than to repair men and women,” says Dr. Genevieve Shepherd, principal of Tom Bradley Global ... read more >>
Laphonza Butler, Woman of the Year
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
   Laphonza Butler Union Bank, Edison International and Toyota, YWCA GLA Names Laphonza Butler, President SEIU as 2012 Phenomenal Woman of Year Los Angeles, CA – The YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA ... read more >>
AKA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER FEATURING SAXOPHONIST KESCHIA POTTER
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
  Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter in the San Fernando Valley at last year’s Afternoon Tea Scholarship Fundraiser. Enjoy the lovely sounds of saxophonist Keschia Potter, ... read more >>
Community Salutes Herb Wesson's Leadership
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
Herb and Fabian WessonPhoto credits: MALCOLM ALI As the first Black president of the Los Angeles City Council, Herb Wesson was serenaded by a broad section of the community including elected and public ... read more >>
The Sentinel gives a dual endorsement for the Los Angeles County District Attorney
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 May 2012
Jacquelyn “Jackie” LaceyDanette Myers For District Attorney of Los Angeles County The office of the District Attorney of the County of Los Angeles is the largest prosecutorial county office in the ... read more >>
IPD Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks: 'Farewell to Inglewood'
Written by Francis Taylor 19 May 2012
 Inglewood Mayor James Butts with Inglewood Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks Inglewood Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks, whose tenure has left a very positive and indelible mark on a troubled police ... read more >>
A Woman’s Place Inc. makes announcement
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 19 May 2012
  Hosts-L to R Phyllis Stickney (Co-Founder), Danny Bakewell, Jr.(Founding Board Member), Curtis Fralin (Owner, Maverick's Flat) Marva Smihth (Co-Founder), Nzingha Asantewa (Founding Board Member), and ... 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
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35