Mayor Villraigosa Mandates MTA Hold Contractors Accountable
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 25 April 2013
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Lack of Blacks Hired on Phase I of Crenshaw Rail Project The Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) pledged significant African American participation during ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 25 April 2013
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Lack of Blacks Hired on Phase I of Crenshaw Rail Project The Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) pledged significant African American participation during ... read more >>
SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE Dumped by Lakers Mike Brown Speaks Out
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 25 April 2013
Former Lakers Coach Mike Brown New Cleveland Coach Says L.A. Not Fair Mike Brown was sitting at the top of the Redondo Union High School gymnasium while his older son Elijah Brown was playing in ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 25 April 2013
Former Lakers Coach Mike Brown New Cleveland Coach Says L.A. Not Fair Mike Brown was sitting at the top of the Redondo Union High School gymnasium while his older son Elijah Brown was playing in ... read more >>
Suspect in Canada terror plot denies charges
Written by Rob Gillies and Charmaine Noronha, Associated Press 24 April 2013
Chiheb Esseghaier, one of two suspects accused of plotting with al-Qaida in Iran to derail a train in Canada, arrives at Buttonville Airport just north of Toronto, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Canadian ... read more >>
Written by Rob Gillies and Charmaine Noronha, Associated Press 24 April 2013
Chiheb Esseghaier, one of two suspects accused of plotting with al-Qaida in Iran to derail a train in Canada, arrives at Buttonville Airport just north of Toronto, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Canadian ... read more >>
Sharp Drop in Black Male Enrollment in Med Schools
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 24 April 2013
Dean Mark Johnson says med school worth the financial investment WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Fewer Black males were enrolled in the first year of medical schools last year than 32 years ago, a trend that, ... read more >>
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 24 April 2013
Dean Mark Johnson says med school worth the financial investment WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Fewer Black males were enrolled in the first year of medical schools last year than 32 years ago, a trend that, ... read more >>
ATTENTION COMMUTERS AND RESIDENTS ON 59th PL BETWEEN 8th AV AND CRENSHAW BL
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 24 April 2013
ATTENTION COMMUTERS AND RESIDENTS ON 59th PL BETWEEN 8th AV AND CRENSHAW BL This notice is to inform the public of continued advanced utility relocations. Metro’s Contractor, Metro Builders ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 24 April 2013
ATTENTION COMMUTERS AND RESIDENTS ON 59th PL BETWEEN 8th AV AND CRENSHAW BL This notice is to inform the public of continued advanced utility relocations. Metro’s Contractor, Metro Builders ... read more >>
Los Angeles settles with women fired on in manhunt
Written by Tami Abdollah, Associated Press 23 April 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles reached a $4.2 million settlement with a mother and daughter who were injured when police mistakenly opened fire on them while they were delivering ... read more >>
Written by Tami Abdollah, Associated Press 23 April 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles reached a $4.2 million settlement with a mother and daughter who were injured when police mistakenly opened fire on them while they were delivering ... read more >>
After long period of quiet, Guantanamo grows tense
Written by BEN FOX Associated Press 19 April 2013
In this April 16, 2013 video frame grab reviewed by the U.S. Military, shows some of the makeshift weapons that were confiscated from prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay prison following a Saturday ... read more >>
Written by BEN FOX Associated Press 19 April 2013
In this April 16, 2013 video frame grab reviewed by the U.S. Military, shows some of the makeshift weapons that were confiscated from prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay prison following a Saturday ... read more >>
Son of Magic Johnson talks about being gay
Written by BETH HARRIS Associated Press 19 April 2013
This April 11, 2012 file photo shows Magic Johnson, right, his wife Cookie and son E.J. arriving for the opening night performance of the Broadway play "Magic/Bird" in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, ... read more >>
Written by BETH HARRIS Associated Press 19 April 2013
This April 11, 2012 file photo shows Magic Johnson, right, his wife Cookie and son E.J. arriving for the opening night performance of the Broadway play "Magic/Bird" in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, ... read more >>
Cyclists Line Up Behind Bradford for Bike Safety Bill, CicLAvia
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 19 April 2013
Assembly Member Steven Bradford Assembly Member Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) announced a new bill designed to increase safety for cyclists on California’s roads, making cities more livable and ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 19 April 2013
Assembly Member Steven Bradford Assembly Member Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) announced a new bill designed to increase safety for cyclists on California’s roads, making cities more livable and ... read more >>
West Basin Director Gloria Gray Inducted into National Association of University Women Hall of Fame
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 19 April 2013
Gloria Gray Gray Inducted into South Central Los Angeles Branch West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Director Gloria Gray was recently selected as an inductee into the National Association ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 19 April 2013
Gloria Gray Gray Inducted into South Central Los Angeles Branch West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Director Gloria Gray was recently selected as an inductee into the National Association ... read more >>
Tamerlan Tsarnaev Dead: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect One Dies In Shootout
Written by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MEGHAN BARR, KATIE ZEZIMA Associated Press 19 April 2013
This photo released by the FBI early Friday April 19, 2013, shows the man the FBI is calling suspect No. 1, identified as Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26. The two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing ... read more >>
Written by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MEGHAN BARR, KATIE ZEZIMA Associated Press 19 April 2013
This photo released by the FBI early Friday April 19, 2013, shows the man the FBI is calling suspect No. 1, identified as Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26. The two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing ... read more >>
FBI releases images of 2 men at Boston Marathon
Written by Denise Lavoie and Adam Geller, Associated Press 18 April 2013
FBI releases images, video of Boston Marathon suspects BOSTON (AP) — The FBI has released photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings and is asking for the public's help in ... read more >>
Written by Denise Lavoie and Adam Geller, Associated Press 18 April 2013
FBI releases images, video of Boston Marathon suspects BOSTON (AP) — The FBI has released photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings and is asking for the public's help in ... read more >>
Morgan State University Wins Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Morgan State University students, winners of the 24th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, pose with representatives from their school and with Honda executives at the American Honda headquarters ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Morgan State University students, winners of the 24th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, pose with representatives from their school and with Honda executives at the American Honda headquarters ... read more >>
San Fernando Valley Links Top Hat Award Fundraiser
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Tisha Campbell-Martin Sonia Norwood Laurie Ann Gipson Honoring Women In The Arts The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Links, Inc. presents its 2013 Top Hat Award Fundraiser at the Braemar ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Tisha Campbell-Martin Sonia Norwood Laurie Ann Gipson Honoring Women In The Arts The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Links, Inc. presents its 2013 Top Hat Award Fundraiser at the Braemar ... read more >>
Los Angeles Black Clergy and Leaders Endorse Eric Garcetti
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer brian@lasentinel.ent 18 April 2013
Eric Garcetti stands flanked by Black clergy and community leaders who have endorsed him for mayor of Los Angeles. (Photo by Daphne Bradford) The mayoral candidate receives multiple endorsements from ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer brian@lasentinel.ent 18 April 2013
Eric Garcetti stands flanked by Black clergy and community leaders who have endorsed him for mayor of Los Angeles. (Photo by Daphne Bradford) The mayoral candidate receives multiple endorsements from ... read more >>
“Honoring Legends Investing In Our Future” Legacy Leaders Spring Gala
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Cynthia Davis and Dr. David Carlise Cynthia Davis Honored For Legacy of HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach For Underserved Recently, Charles R. Drew University of ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Cynthia Davis and Dr. David Carlise Cynthia Davis Honored For Legacy of HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach For Underserved Recently, Charles R. Drew University of ... read more >>
African First Ladies, U.S. Doctors convene second historic health summit in Los Angeles
Written by Charlene Muhammad Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
1st Ladies flags: African 1st Ladies on opening day of their 2013 Summit. Congresswoman Maxine Waters greets Hajia Zainab Maina, Minister of Women Affairs & Development, Nigeria. African ... read more >>
Written by Charlene Muhammad Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
1st Ladies flags: African 1st Ladies on opening day of their 2013 Summit. Congresswoman Maxine Waters greets Hajia Zainab Maina, Minister of Women Affairs & Development, Nigeria. African ... read more >>
BLOOM Initiative Works to Blossom Roses Out of Concrete
Written by Nicole Williams LA Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Active members of BLOOM from left to right: George Weaver of Brotherhood Crusade, BLOOM Initiative Director, Robert Lewis, ‘Bloomer’ Anthony Smith, Actor and Activist LarenzTate and Buffalo ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams LA Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Active members of BLOOM from left to right: George Weaver of Brotherhood Crusade, BLOOM Initiative Director, Robert Lewis, ‘Bloomer’ Anthony Smith, Actor and Activist LarenzTate and Buffalo ... read more >>
Race Will be Close for Compton Mayor
Written by Jennifer Bihm Jennifer@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Aja Brown Omar Bradley Both political newcomer Aja Brown and former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley have large voter support. Preliminary election results from the Compton City Clerk’s office this ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm Jennifer@lasentinel.net 18 April 2013
Aja Brown Omar Bradley Both political newcomer Aja Brown and former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley have large voter support. Preliminary election results from the Compton City Clerk’s office this ... read more >>
Ricin is indicated in letters to Obama, senator
Written by Eileen Sullivan and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press 17 April 2013
A Prince George's County, Md. firefighter dressed in a protective suit walks into a government mail screening facility in Hyattsville, Md., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Police swept across the U.S. ... read more >>
Written by Eileen Sullivan and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press 17 April 2013
A Prince George's County, Md. firefighter dressed in a protective suit walks into a government mail screening facility in Hyattsville, Md., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Police swept across the U.S. ... read more >>
Senate rejects expanded gun background checks
Written by Associated Press 17 April 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control. Wednesday's vote was a jarring ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 17 April 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control. Wednesday's vote was a jarring ... read more >>
‘TASTE OF A TASTE OF SOUL’ TO DEBUT AS PART OF THE BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 28-30
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 17 April 2013
For Immediate Release ‘TASTE OF A TASTE OF SOUL’ TO DEBUT AS PART OF THE BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 28-30 Bakewell Media Partners with BET and AEG To Bring City’s Most ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 17 April 2013
For Immediate Release ‘TASTE OF A TASTE OF SOUL’ TO DEBUT AS PART OF THE BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 28-30 Bakewell Media Partners with BET and AEG To Bring City’s Most ... read more >>
‘TASTE OF A TASTE OF SOUL’ TO DEBUT AS PART OF THE BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 28-30
Written by LA Sentinel News Service 17 April 2013
The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE just got a little tastier with the addition of ‘Taste of A Taste of Soul.’. Everyone is encouraged to bring their appetites to BET Experience at L.A. ... read more >>
Written by LA Sentinel News Service 17 April 2013
The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE just got a little tastier with the addition of ‘Taste of A Taste of Soul.’. Everyone is encouraged to bring their appetites to BET Experience at L.A. ... read more >>
NBC4's Comcast Cares Day - April 27
Written by LA Sentinel News Service 16 April 2013
Dear Community Partners, On Saturday, April 27, 2013, NBC4 Southern California will take part in Comcast Cares Day, an annual company-wide day of community service. Comcast Cares Day ... read more >>
Written by LA Sentinel News Service 16 April 2013
Dear Community Partners, On Saturday, April 27, 2013, NBC4 Southern California will take part in Comcast Cares Day, an annual company-wide day of community service. Comcast Cares Day ... read more >>
2 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon
Written by Jimmy Golen, Associated Press 15 April 2013
(AP Photo) BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring at least 23 others in a terrifying scene of broken glass, ... read more >>
Written by Jimmy Golen, Associated Press 15 April 2013
(AP Photo) BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring at least 23 others in a terrifying scene of broken glass, ... read more >>