VIDEO: LASTV: Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey Interview
Written by Super User II 06 December 2012
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
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 >>
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Number is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030 Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Number is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030 Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated ... read more >>
Denita Willoughby Named SoCal Gas Regional VP, External Affairs
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that Denita Willoughby has been named regional vice president of external affairs for the company. "We are pleased to welcome Denita to our management ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that Denita Willoughby has been named regional vice president of external affairs for the company. "We are pleased to welcome Denita to our management ... read more >>
US court strikes down Mich. affirmative action ban
Written by Ed White Associated Press 21 November 2012
Michigan State University AP file photo Michigan's ban on affirmative action in college admissions was declared unconstitutional last Thursday by a deeply divided federal appeals court, six ... read more >>
Written by Ed White Associated Press 21 November 2012
Michigan State University AP file photo Michigan's ban on affirmative action in college admissions was declared unconstitutional last Thursday by a deeply divided federal appeals court, six ... read more >>
39th Annual Holiday Food Drive Distribution
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Kinecta Federal Credit Union and Nix Financial Host Food Drive Event for 1,000 Deserving Families Over 1,000 local families identified by participating community-based organizations as those in ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Kinecta Federal Credit Union and Nix Financial Host Food Drive Event for 1,000 Deserving Families Over 1,000 local families identified by participating community-based organizations as those in ... read more >>
ThanksGiving or ThanksTaking?
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga 21 November 2012
The tale of Thanksgiving, like that of Christopher Columbus or George Washington and the cherry tree, is well known to anyone who has spent any amount of time in the United States. “Pilgrims, ... read more >>
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga 21 November 2012
The tale of Thanksgiving, like that of Christopher Columbus or George Washington and the cherry tree, is well known to anyone who has spent any amount of time in the United States. “Pilgrims, ... read more >>
US tries behind scenes to end Israel-Hamas warfare
Written by JULIE PACE Associated Press 21 November 2012
A Palestinian tries to throw back tear gas canister during a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza Strip, outside Ofer, an Israeli military prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, Nov. ... read more >>
Written by JULIE PACE Associated Press 21 November 2012
A Palestinian tries to throw back tear gas canister during a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza Strip, outside Ofer, an Israeli military prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, Nov. ... read more >>
Macy's Brings "High Fashion" to Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Plaza
Written by Nicole Williams, Contributing Writer 20 November 2012
Photo By Brian W. Carter Photo By Pamela Bakewell Photo By Brian W. Carter Caprice Willard, host of Macy's "Girls' Night Out" Fall Fashion Fest Photo By Pamela Bakewell Photo By Brian ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams, Contributing Writer 20 November 2012
Photo By Brian W. Carter Photo By Pamela Bakewell Photo By Brian W. Carter Caprice Willard, host of Macy's "Girls' Night Out" Fall Fashion Fest Photo By Pamela Bakewell Photo By Brian ... read more >>
BETHEL REJECTS HUNTER
Written by Associated Press 16 November 2012
Rev. John J. Hunter In a move that threatens the AME church’s policy, members of the San Francisco’s oldest Black church have defied the presiding prelate’s appointment. SAN FRANCISCO ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 16 November 2012
Rev. John J. Hunter In a move that threatens the AME church’s policy, members of the San Francisco’s oldest Black church have defied the presiding prelate’s appointment. SAN FRANCISCO ... read more >>
Voters Return Hahn to Washington, DC to Represent New District
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga 16 November 2012
California will start 2013 with a brand new congressional district but its representative will be a familiar face. Janice Hahn (D) defeated Laura Richardson (D) in the Nov. 6 general election ... read more >>
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga 16 November 2012
California will start 2013 with a brand new congressional district but its representative will be a familiar face. Janice Hahn (D) defeated Laura Richardson (D) in the Nov. 6 general election ... read more >>
To Shop Digitally or Not
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 14 November 2012
Last year, when my favorite bookstore closed its doors forever, I actually sat in the car and shed a tear. Not as many tears when the record store closed. And I haven’t even stepped foot into a ... read more >>
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil 14 November 2012
Last year, when my favorite bookstore closed its doors forever, I actually sat in the car and shed a tear. Not as many tears when the record store closed. And I haven’t even stepped foot into a ... read more >>
Malawi lauded on anti-gay law moratorium
Written by RAPHAEL TENTHANI Associated Press 14 November 2012
In this Thursday May, 20, 2010 file photo, Tiwonge Chimbalanga, foreground, and Steven Monjeza, left background, are led from court in Blantyre, Malawi, after a judge sentenced the couple to the maximum ... read more >>
Written by RAPHAEL TENTHANI Associated Press 14 November 2012
In this Thursday May, 20, 2010 file photo, Tiwonge Chimbalanga, foreground, and Steven Monjeza, left background, are led from court in Blantyre, Malawi, after a judge sentenced the couple to the maximum ... read more >>
Granny Obama, Kenya celebrate White House win
Written by JOSPHAT KASIRE and TOM ODULA Associated Press 14 November 2012
Waving her walking cane and smiling broadly, the step-grandmother of Barack Obama celebrated Wednesday November 7 as this tiny Western Kenyan village danced and rejoiced after the United States president ... read more >>
Written by JOSPHAT KASIRE and TOM ODULA Associated Press 14 November 2012
Waving her walking cane and smiling broadly, the step-grandmother of Barack Obama celebrated Wednesday November 7 as this tiny Western Kenyan village danced and rejoiced after the United States president ... read more >>
Memorial service set for Ohio's 1st black justice
Written by Associated Press 14 November 2012
The first black justice to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court was remembered during a memorial service on the campus of his alma mater, Ohio State University. The court says the service for former ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 14 November 2012
The first black justice to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court was remembered during a memorial service on the campus of his alma mater, Ohio State University. The court says the service for former ... read more >>
Obama Should Thank Jesse Jackson for Winning Formula
Written by George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist 14 November 2012
George Curry President Obama’s campaign strategists are receiving a lot of richly deserved praise in the wake of the president’s victory over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Nov. 6. ... read more >>
Written by George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist 14 November 2012
George Curry President Obama’s campaign strategists are receiving a lot of richly deserved praise in the wake of the president’s victory over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Nov. 6. ... read more >>
End of busing soon could be official in Wichita
Written by Associated Press 14 November 2012
More than four years after Wichita stopped transporting students across town to racially integrate its schools, the district has taken another step toward shedding a voluntary busing agreement. The ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 14 November 2012
More than four years after Wichita stopped transporting students across town to racially integrate its schools, the district has taken another step toward shedding a voluntary busing agreement. The ... read more >>
Jerome E. Horton, Chairman Calif. Board of Equalization Honors U.S. Veterans
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 November 2012
On this Veteran's Day I honor and salute the brave men and women who have proudly served the United States of America, as well as those presently serving in the United States and around the world. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 November 2012
On this Veteran's Day I honor and salute the brave men and women who have proudly served the United States of America, as well as those presently serving in the United States and around the world. ... read more >>
Adrian McKoy vs. County of Los Angeles
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 November 2012
Adrian McKoy’s injuries On September 2, 2010, Medical Assistant Adrain Mckoy was driving his newly purchased, used car to pick up his three children, ages 5, 4, and 2, from nursery ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 November 2012
Adrian McKoy’s injuries On September 2, 2010, Medical Assistant Adrain Mckoy was driving his newly purchased, used car to pick up his three children, ages 5, 4, and 2, from nursery ... read more >>