A Murder in Manhattan with L.A. connection
Written by Shannen Hill (Intern) 15 December 2012
A Murder in Manhattan with L.A. connection - AP Photo Brandon Woodard, the victim A Los Angeles man was killed while walking in Manhattan on Monday. The shooting occurred ... read more >>
Written by Shannen Hill (Intern) 15 December 2012
A Murder in Manhattan with L.A. connection - AP Photo Brandon Woodard, the victim A Los Angeles man was killed while walking in Manhattan on Monday. The shooting occurred ... read more >>
CNN Hero Susan Burton Honored for Work with Former Incarcerated Women
Written by Nicole Williams (Contributing Writer) 15 December 2012
Susan Burton, Founder/Executive Director of A New Way of Life at the 14th Annual Fundraising Gala, "Diamonds & Pearls: Beauty Through Adversity". “I was formerly incarcerated and when we walk ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams (Contributing Writer) 15 December 2012
Susan Burton, Founder/Executive Director of A New Way of Life at the 14th Annual Fundraising Gala, "Diamonds & Pearls: Beauty Through Adversity". “I was formerly incarcerated and when we walk ... read more >>
Tearful Obama calls for action after shooting
Written by By BEN FELLER Associated Press 14 December 2012
President Barack Obama wipes his eye as he speaks about the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles ... read more >>
Written by By BEN FELLER Associated Press 14 December 2012
President Barack Obama wipes his eye as he speaks about the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles ... read more >>
Officials: Ill Nelson Mandela making progress
Written by By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press 13 December 2012
In this June 17, 2010 file photo, former South African President, Nelson Mandela leaves the chapel after attending the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... read more >>
Written by By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press 13 December 2012
In this June 17, 2010 file photo, former South African President, Nelson Mandela leaves the chapel after attending the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... read more >>
MTA Offers Free Holiday Rides
Written by City News Service 13 December 2012
The county's transportation agency on Monday announced free rides on the county's buses and trains on two of the year's worst nights for drinking and driving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 13 December 2012
The county's transportation agency on Monday announced free rides on the county's buses and trains on two of the year's worst nights for drinking and driving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. ... read more >>
Florida Teen Killed
Written by Shannen Hill, Sentinel Intern 12 December 2012
Jordan Davis A Florida teen was killed last month because his music was too loud. Jordan Davis, 17, was in a gas station parking lot with his friends when a man asked them to turn their music down. ... read more >>
Written by Shannen Hill, Sentinel Intern 12 December 2012
Jordan Davis A Florida teen was killed last month because his music was too loud. Jordan Davis, 17, was in a gas station parking lot with his friends when a man asked them to turn their music down. ... read more >>
WESSON HONORS DR. OLIVER FOSTER
Written by Sentinel Newswire 12 December 2012
Council President Herb Wesson recently accorded City Hall honors to Dr. Oliver Foster for "his service to the community and his long and distinguished career as a Podiatrist," he said. Foster ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Newswire 12 December 2012
Council President Herb Wesson recently accorded City Hall honors to Dr. Oliver Foster for "his service to the community and his long and distinguished career as a Podiatrist," he said. Foster ... read more >>
'Jobs Here, Jobs Now.'
Written by Sentinel Newswire 12 December 2012
Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) sitting at his desk on the floor of the CA state Assembly with his father, former LA City Councilman Nate Holden standing behind him. He was also appointed ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Newswire 12 December 2012
Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) sitting at his desk on the floor of the CA state Assembly with his father, former LA City Councilman Nate Holden standing behind him. He was also appointed ... read more >>
Miller-Lawrence Medical & Dental Society honors a medial icon with 2012 Trailblazers Award
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 06 December 2012
Dr. Ezra C. Davidson was honored with the 2012 Trailblazer Award. Photo by Jason Lewis Scholarship recipients with Krystal M. Neely, M.D. and Clifford A. Hancock, M.D. Photo by Jason Lewis Dr. ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 06 December 2012
Dr. Ezra C. Davidson was honored with the 2012 Trailblazer Award. Photo by Jason Lewis Scholarship recipients with Krystal M. Neely, M.D. and Clifford A. Hancock, M.D. Photo by Jason Lewis Dr. ... read more >>
Lydia Cincore Templeton, Esq., Advocate for Foster Youth, Honored
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 06 December 2012
Selected In National Search by AOL and Simple® Skincare Products Lydia Cincore Templeton, Esq., CEO of the Los Angeles-headquartered Children Youth and Family Collaborative ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 06 December 2012
Selected In National Search by AOL and Simple® Skincare Products Lydia Cincore Templeton, Esq., CEO of the Los Angeles-headquartered Children Youth and Family Collaborative ... read more >>
Holly Mitchell to Chair Legislative Black Caucus
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Assembly-woman Holly Mitchell SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), in only her second term in public office, has been elected Chair of the California Legislative Black ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Assembly-woman Holly Mitchell SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), in only her second term in public office, has been elected Chair of the California Legislative Black ... read more >>
The race is on for the 9th District
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Sen. Curren Price filing papers for the 9th District Senator Curren Price is the first candidate to submit his paperwork in his bid for LA City Council District 9 seat. Earlier this week, the ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Sen. Curren Price filing papers for the 9th District Senator Curren Price is the first candidate to submit his paperwork in his bid for LA City Council District 9 seat. Earlier this week, the ... read more >>
JACKIE LACEY - District Attorney County of Los Angeles
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds, Brandon Brooks, & Jennifer Bihm 06 December 2012
Taking the oath of office from D.A. Steve Cooley, surrounded by (L to R) April (daughter), Kareem (son), and David (husband) When she was sworn, she also became the first African American ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds, Brandon Brooks, & Jennifer Bihm 06 December 2012
Taking the oath of office from D.A. Steve Cooley, surrounded by (L to R) April (daughter), Kareem (son), and David (husband) When she was sworn, she also became the first African American ... read more >>
UN vote enhanced Palestinian standing
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 06 December 2012
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the UN The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state. The vote in the UN was 138 to 9, with ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 06 December 2012
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the UN The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state. The vote in the UN was 138 to 9, with ... read more >>
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas sworn in
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas takes the Oath of Office from Dr. Robert Ross The Supervisor was sworn-in to a second term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors amidst throngs of well-wishers ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas takes the Oath of Office from Dr. Robert Ross The Supervisor was sworn-in to a second term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors amidst throngs of well-wishers ... read more >>
Brotherhood Crusade Opens YouthSource Center
Written by Pamela K. Johnson 06 December 2012
Ashley Blackman, one of the Brotherhood Crusade’s success stories Ashley Blackman was not used to speaking in front of a crowd. For a brief moment on November 15th, she giggled and then gathered ... read more >>
Written by Pamela K. Johnson 06 December 2012
Ashley Blackman, one of the Brotherhood Crusade’s success stories Ashley Blackman was not used to speaking in front of a crowd. For a brief moment on November 15th, she giggled and then gathered ... read more >>
In Defense of UN Ambassador Susan Rice
Written by George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief 06 December 2012
The Honorable Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador at the UN GOP’s ‘Racist’ and ‘Sexist’ Attacks on the Ambassador Representative Marcia Fudge, the newly-elected chair of the Congressional Black ... read more >>
Written by George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief 06 December 2012
The Honorable Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador at the UN GOP’s ‘Racist’ and ‘Sexist’ Attacks on the Ambassador Representative Marcia Fudge, the newly-elected chair of the Congressional Black ... read more >>
VIDEO: LASTV: Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey Interview
Written by Super User II 06 December 2012
6eDjlyuLNGo Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey sits down with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and the L.A. Watts Times Newspaper for a one-on-one exclusive. watch video >>
Written by Super User II 06 December 2012
6eDjlyuLNGo Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey sits down with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and the L.A. Watts Times Newspaper for a one-on-one exclusive. watch video >>
Making History in L.A. Mark Ridley-Thomas Chairman of the Board
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 29 November 2012
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will be the first African American man to chair the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors In 2008, Mark Ridley-Thomas was elected the first Black ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 29 November 2012
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will be the first African American man to chair the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors In 2008, Mark Ridley-Thomas was elected the first Black ... read more >>
Adam Clayton Powell & Wyatt Tee Walker
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 29 November 2012
Adam Clayton Wyatt Tee Walker “TWO PASTORS WHO SERVED BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS” ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.. Civil Rights Leader, Congressman, Baptist Minister When ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 29 November 2012
Adam Clayton Wyatt Tee Walker “TWO PASTORS WHO SERVED BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS” ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.. Civil Rights Leader, Congressman, Baptist Minister When ... read more >>
A Drumming Passion for Life
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Staff Writer 29 November 2012
"I don’t teach music, I teach life because music is life… the drum is life,” said Ndugu Chancler, master percussionist and professor of music at the University of Southern California. The ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Staff Writer 29 November 2012
"I don’t teach music, I teach life because music is life… the drum is life,” said Ndugu Chancler, master percussionist and professor of music at the University of Southern California. The ... read more >>
Mayor Villaraigosa Creates Transit Corridors Cabinet
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 November 2012
TCC is Part of Administration’s Push to Incentivize a Built Environment that Supports Transit Use by Engaging all City Agencies and Departments In an Executive Directive last week, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 November 2012
TCC is Part of Administration’s Push to Incentivize a Built Environment that Supports Transit Use by Engaging all City Agencies and Departments In an Executive Directive last week, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ... read more >>
FAME Reveals Troubles, Charts Future Course
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor 28 November 2012
FAME members surround Pastor Edgar J. Boyd during a news conference on Nov. 21. For the past few weeks, rumors and speculation have surrounded the status of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles. ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor 28 November 2012
FAME members surround Pastor Edgar J. Boyd during a news conference on Nov. 21. For the past few weeks, rumors and speculation have surrounded the status of First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles. ... read more >>
AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 22 November 2012
AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE “The First Black Woman to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations” At present, Susan Rice is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations – she speaks for the U.S. in ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 22 November 2012
AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE “The First Black Woman to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations” At present, Susan Rice is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations – she speaks for the U.S. in ... read more >>
Attorney General Harris takes on Human Trafficking
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 21 November 2012
(L to R): Nick Sensley (Humanity United); Mike Ramos (D.A. of San Bernardino County); Kamala Harris (attorney general of California); Sheriff Lee Baca (Los Angeles County); Ima Matul, (activist, human ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 21 November 2012
(L to R): Nick Sensley (Humanity United); Mike Ramos (D.A. of San Bernardino County); Kamala Harris (attorney general of California); Sheriff Lee Baca (Los Angeles County); Ima Matul, (activist, human ... read more >>