Revernd J.A. Freeman Succumbs
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 January 2013
The family of Rev. J.A. Freeman, founder and pastor of Greater Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California, reports his passing on the morning of December 23, at their home in ... read more >>
Terry Glover, Ebony Managing Editor, dies at 57
Written by Associated Press
03 January 2013
Terry Glover, Ebony managing editor, dies at 57
Terry Glover
CHICAGO (AP) — Terry Glover, the managing editor of Ebony magazine, has died of colon cancer at her Chicago home. She was ... read more >>
Miracle on 51st Street Free Toy and Book Giveaway
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 January 2013
On Friday, Dec. 21, Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. joined with critically acclaimed director F Gary Gray (“Friday,” “Italian Job” “The Negotiator”), actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, ... read more >>
Los Angeles City Council YEAR-END REVIEW
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 January 2013
Council President Herb Wesson led a year-end review of issues that faced the Los Angeles City Council for KABC Channel 7 “Eyewitness Newsmakers,” hosted by Adrienne Alpert. Joining Wesson on ... read more >>
LA offers groceries for guns in annual buyback
Written by Associated Press
03 January 2013
Los Angeles Police officials get weapons back from motorists at the LA Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Long lines of cars and people ... read more >>
National Year in Review
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
27 December 2012
twenty-year old Adam Lanza of Newton, CT shot his way into Sandy Hook elementary school where he shot and killed 26 people, most of them children before shooting himself to death.
Hurricane Sandy—Sandy ... read more >>
Hon. Satra Zurita Prayer for the Children and their Caregivers.
Written by Satra Zurita
27 December 2012
Hon. Satra Zurita
God Bless the children today and every day. Please allow them to keep their childhood innocence in these trying times. Allow them to feel safe in school and everywhere else. Lord please ... read more >>
38th ANNUAL BETHUNE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
Written by Lady Cage - Barile
27 December 2012
NCNW Bethune Recognition Luncheon Honorees: (l-r) Ms. Carrie Harris Allen,Mrs. Fabian R. Wesson and Ms. Melanie D. Perry (photo by Candice C. Montgomery) ... read more >>
International Year in Review
Written by Shannen Hill – Sentinel Intern
27 December 2012
A United States ambassador, along with three other Americans, was killed in Benghazi, Libya on Sept. 11, 2012. This attack became a subject of debate on how effective the United States Army is.
Syria
Syria’s ... read more >>
Los Angeles 2012
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
27 December 2012
Alesia Thomas died in the back of an LAPD squad card. Her death exacerbated an
already heated use of force debate in Los Angeles
First lady in L.A.--- First Lady Michelle Obama made a two-day ... read more >>
Political Year in Review
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 December 2012
Former Republican frontrunner Herman Cain
Obama Re-Elected: President Barack Obama was re-elected the 44th President of the United States of America.
Jackie Lacey elected D.A. of L.A.: Jackie Lacey ... read more >>
Susan Rice Withdraws from Secretary of State Consideration
Written by Shannen Hill (Intern)
22 December 2012
In this image provided by CBS, Susan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the U.N. speaks on "Face the Nation" in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/CBS News, Chris Usher)
Susan Rice Withdraws ... read more >>
Charleston SC Rep. Tim Scott Becomes First Black Senator
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 December 2012
Charleston SC Rep. Tim Scott Becomes First Black Senator
Rep. Tim Scott
Sentinel Wire Services
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley named Charleston Rep. Tim Scott to replace Sen. Jim DeMint, ... read more >>
Video Footage Found of Woodard’s Killer
Written by Shannen Hill (Intern)
22 December 2012
This undated image provided by the Wellington family shows shooting victim Brandon Woodard, left, and his mother, Sandra Wellington. Woodard, 31, was shot in the head Dec. 10, 2012, in the New York ... read more >>
Pasadena Police Officers Acquitted
Written by Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer
22 December 2012
Pasadena Police Officers Acquitted
Prosecutors state officers acted lawfully in the shooting of Kendrec McDade.
Kendrec McDade
By Brian W. Carter
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Los Angeles ... read more >>
Rep. Bass Holds Legislative Town Hall
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 December 2012
Rep. Bass Holds Legislative Town Hall
Reviews First Term Accomplishments and Honors County Supervisor Mark Ridley – Thomas
Congresswoman Karen Bass honors Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
Sentinel ... read more >>
Wesson’s Winter Wonderland Thrills 850 Kids
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 December 2012
Wesson’s Winter Wonderland Thrills 850 Kids
City Council President Herb Wesson’s annual Winter Wonderland was again a great hit this year for over 1,500 area residents including 850 at-risk ... read more >>
The 90 That Built LA Exhibit Makes its Debut
Written by Chelsea Battle (Contributing Writer)
22 December 2012
Photos courtesy of Malcolm Ali
The 90 That Built LA Exhibit Makes its Debut
The Museum of African American Art showcases its latest installment.
Chelsea Battle
Sentinel ... read more >>
LA Urban League to Appoint Nolan V. Rollins as President
Written by Kenneth Miller (Staff Writer)
22 December 2012
LA Urban League to Appoint Nolan V. Rollins as President
Nolan V. Rollins - President of the Los Angeles Urban League
One of the most treasured Urban League affiliates in the history of one ... read more >>
America’s Unthinkable Nightmare at Christmas Time
Written by Kenneth Miller (Staff Writer)
22 December 2012
A dedication to the "Sandy Hook" massacre
Newtown, CT - Photo by Gary Hunter
A candlelight memorial for the students and teachers lost in the Sandy Hook killings
Newtown, CT - Photo by Gary ... read more >>
Sentinel & Watts Times Editor Hospitalized
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
22 December 2012
The Los Angeles Sentinel & L.A. Watts Times announced this week that Managing Editor, Yussuf Simmonds suffered a stroked while traveling from Washington DC. Simmonds is currently under a physician’s ... read more >>
Local Kids Send Love to Connecticut
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
22 December 2012
Apollo West Carson Players perform Christmas play in honor of the victims who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook shootings.
Local play troupe’s annual production paid special tribute to ... read more >>
Lettes from Wilmington 10 Prosecution Witness Confirms Frame-Up
Written by Cash Michaels (Special to the NNPA)
15 December 2012
(L to R) Music mogul Russell Simmons, poses with Wilmington Ten members Wayne Moore and Dr. Ben Chavis in New York recently.
LETTERS FROM WILMINGTON TEN PROSECUTION WITNESS CONFIRMS ... read more >>