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A. RONALD BERRYMAN, A DISTINGUISHED “MODEL OF POSSIBILITIES”
Written by Bellamy Jones 15 February 2013
In the spirit of Black History month, we take time to salute A. Ronald Berryman whose zeal for education makes history with each student who is assured a brighter future one scholarship at a time.  Berryman ... read more >>
Dr. Michael L. Jackson, Leaving USC
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 15 February 2013
Dr. Michael L. Jackson has elected to step down from his position as Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Southern California (USC), effective at the end of this academic year (June ... read more >>
Senator Price’s 7th Annual SHeroes Awards a Huge Success
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 15 February 2013
  32 WOMEN COMMUNITY LEADERS HONORED FOR 2013 Community members from throughout Los Angeles, filled the USC Radisson Ballroom to attend Senator Curren Price’s 7th Annual “Tribute to SHeroes” ... read more >>
Local Pastor Affected by Gun Violence Attends State of the Union with Congresswoman Hahn
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 15 February 2013
Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) attended tonight’s State of the Union address with Reverend E. Winford Bell, a Los Angeles faith-based leader who has been affected by gun violence. Reverend Bell ... read more >>
CUSD launches New Partnership with NASA's BEST and Trash for Teaching Programs
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 15 February 2013
A Hands-On Approach— From left to right: Kelly Elementary fifth grade teacher Al Harrington, Carver Elementary fourth grade teacher Arthur Partida, and Bursch Elementary second grade teacher Alejandra ... read more >>
South LA Catholics Applaud Pope’s Decision to Resign
Written by By Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net 15 February 2013
Totally surprising the world, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation at the end of February after nearly eight years in office.  In a statement released February 11, the 85-year-old Pope said, ... read more >>
Obama Challenges Congress to Complete ‘Unfinished Task’
Written by By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief 15 February 2013
President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, gestures as he gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol ... read more >>
Burned Remains ID'd As Fugitive Ex-Cop Dorner
Written by Tami Abdollah and Haven Daley, Associated Press 15 February 2013
      BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Officials said Thursday that the burned remains found in a California mountain cabin have been positively identified as fugitive former police officer Christopher ... read more >>
Christopher Dorner Manifesto: Not only do I believe it, but I lived it
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick 13 February 2013
Brian Bentley, ex-LAPD officer speaks out about the LAPD, racism, and Christopher Dorner Brian Bentley poses as he is interviewed in South Los Angeles regarding the Christopher Dorner situation.  ... read more >>
Flower District Extending Hours for Valentine’s Day
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 13 February 2013
The LA Flower District, located in the LA Fashion District, will be extending its hours to the public beginning Sunday, February 10,  to accommodate Valentine’s Day shoppers. Select vendors will be ... read more >>
S.Africa police: Congo rebel 'ringleader' arrested
Written by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press 11 February 2013
Unidentified suspects are led out of court after appearing in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Nineteen alleged members of a Congolese rebel group including one U.S. citizen sought help ... read more >>
AP Exclusive: Inmate lawsuits cost Calif. $200M
Written by DON THOMPSON Associated Press 11 February 2013
In this Jan. 14, 2009 file photo, correctional officers stand watch over an inmate receiving treatment in the emergency room at California State Prison, Corcoran, in Corcoran, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown ... read more >>
NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2013 A PROCLAMATION
Written by THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 11 February 2013
In America, we share a dream that lies at the heart of our founding: that no matter who you are, no matter what you look like, no matter how modest your beginnings or the circumstances of your birth, ... read more >>
Top Spellers Triumph at 10th Annual CUSD Spelling Bee
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 11 February 2013
Junior Achievers —The top three Junior Division winners of Compton Unified School District’s (CUSD) 10th Annual Spelling Bee endured several rounds of grueling competition before securing their ... read more >>
Rae Jones selected 26th District “SHEROE”
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 11 February 2013
Rae Jones Great Beginnings for Black Babies Executive Director Rae Jones has been selected one of the 2013 26th District SHeroes by Senator Curren D. Price, Jr.  Serving at the helm of GBBB, Los ... read more >>
Berry Gordy receives Rainbow Push Award
Written by Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer 11 February 2013
From left to  right: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Berry Gordy and Danny Bakewell, Sr.-photo Margo Jordan Rainbow PUSH Coalition Wall Street Project Economic Summit Post Mortem     The mood was ... read more >>
Inglewood Residents: Hoodwinked and Bamboozled?
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 11 February 2013
The short definition of hoodwink is tricking somebody, deceiving or duping them by trickery.  Bamboozle refers to cheating somebody, tricking or deceiving through misleading statements or falsehoods, ... read more >>
Bishop Blake Honors Council President Wesson
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 11 February 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson Bishop Charles E. Blake Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson to receive the Unity Award for Man of the Year Bishop Charles E. Blake, Founder ... read more >>
Curren Price will be right at home in the “New” 9th District
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Staff Writer 11 February 2013
Senator Curren D. Price Respected and trusted public servant back where he belongs It has taken trusted and respected public servant Curren Price more than two decades to return to the city where ... read more >>
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Urges Christopher Dorner to Turn Himself In
Written by LA Sentinel News Service 08 February 2013
    Please turn your self in, the President of the Los Angeles Baptist Ministers Conference Xavier Thompson, will walk you along ... read more >>
Indonesia readies for $1 trillion trade talks
Written by JOHN HEILPRIN Associated Press 01 February 2013
  United States Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, gestures as he speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. ... read more >>
Arabs, Tuaregs in Mali face hostility amid war
Written by KRISTA LARSON | Associated Press 01 February 2013
In this photo taken Saturday Jan. 26, 2013 Bawba Mint Baba Ahmed is photographed in Mopti, Mali. Bawba Mint Baba Ahmed's sewing teacher singled her out in front of the class, telling her: "You look ... read more >>
MR. EDWARD R. SHAW, PIONEER AND SERVANT
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 01 February 2013
August 11, 1916 – January 20, 2013 Brother Edward R. Shaw, beloved member of Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church since 1945, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 while preparing to attend ... read more >>
Dr. Maulana Karenga to present Black History Lecture Series
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 01 February 2013
The African American Cultural Center (Us) will host a month long Black History lecture series by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach. ... read more >>
New Security Measures at USC 'Ridiculous' Some Say
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 01 February 2013
University of Southern California officials put new security measures into effect last Monday and according to local news reports some who live and work near the campus do not like the new policy. ... 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%
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Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
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