Portrait of a DNC delegate
Written by Joy Childs, Sentinel Contributing Writer 30 August 2012
Jeannie Washington Former teacher’s political activism has hit the big time: She’s a delegate to this year’s Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC One might say that Jeannie ... read more >>
Written by Joy Childs, Sentinel Contributing Writer 30 August 2012
Jeannie Washington Former teacher’s political activism has hit the big time: She’s a delegate to this year’s Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC One might say that Jeannie ... read more >>
Congresswoman Bass speaks on the GOP and RNC
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Staff Writer 29 August 2012
Like the hurricane that threatened to derail their convention, the GOP sizzled and fizzled out like a tempest in a teapot – all form and no substance Tuesday was the first full day of the Republican ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Staff Writer 29 August 2012
Like the hurricane that threatened to derail their convention, the GOP sizzled and fizzled out like a tempest in a teapot – all form and no substance Tuesday was the first full day of the Republican ... read more >>
Annual Back to School Health & Family Festival
Written by Francis Taylor, Sentinel Contributing Writer 29 August 2012
Brenda Marsh Mitchell handing out supplies. Photo by Troy Tieuel After 14 years, it has become the largest ‘Back-to-School’ festival in the country School has been open in the ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor, Sentinel Contributing Writer 29 August 2012
Brenda Marsh Mitchell handing out supplies. Photo by Troy Tieuel After 14 years, it has become the largest ‘Back-to-School’ festival in the country School has been open in the ... read more >>
Hurricane Isaac: will it be Katrina revisited?
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 29 August 2012
Hurricane Isaac, which landed in New Orleans August 29 --- exactly seven years after its ancestor Katrina devastated that city--- did not pack the massive punch residents feared it would though ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 29 August 2012
Hurricane Isaac, which landed in New Orleans August 29 --- exactly seven years after its ancestor Katrina devastated that city--- did not pack the massive punch residents feared it would though ... read more >>
Tri-Caucus Marks 47th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 August 2012
Tri-Caucus Marks 47th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Washington, DC – August 6th marks the 47th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 August 2012
Tri-Caucus Marks 47th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Washington, DC – August 6th marks the 47th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation ... read more >>
The Congressional Black Caucus Welcomes New Communications Director, Ayofemi Kirby
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 August 2012
The Congressional Black Caucus Welcomes New Communications Director, Ayofemi Kirby WASHINGTON, DC – Ayofemi “Femi” Kirby, is proud to serve as the new Communications Director for the Congressional ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 August 2012
The Congressional Black Caucus Welcomes New Communications Director, Ayofemi Kirby WASHINGTON, DC – Ayofemi “Femi” Kirby, is proud to serve as the new Communications Director for the Congressional ... read more >>
BUSTAMANTE and MANLEY, the fathers of Jamaica’s independence
Written by Super User 23 August 2012
BUSTAMANTE and MANLEY, the fathers of Jamaica’s independence In honor of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Jamaica (August 6), and being the home of the world’s fastest man. (Usain Bolt). SIR ... read more >>
Written by Super User 23 August 2012
BUSTAMANTE and MANLEY, the fathers of Jamaica’s independence In honor of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Jamaica (August 6), and being the home of the world’s fastest man. (Usain Bolt). SIR ... read more >>
A tribute to Black Athletes – past and present
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 23 August 2012
Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas The Black athletes who won gold medals during the XXX Olympiad in London included – but definitely not limited to – Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas (gymnastics), Serena and ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 23 August 2012
Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas The Black athletes who won gold medals during the XXX Olympiad in London included – but definitely not limited to – Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas (gymnastics), Serena and ... read more >>
“CONVERSATIONS” FEATURE COUNCIL PRESIDENT HERB WESSON
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 August 2012
Starlett Quarles as she dialogued with City Council President Herb Wesson. Photo by Miles Jaye Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson was recently the first featured guest at “Conversations,” ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 August 2012
Starlett Quarles as she dialogued with City Council President Herb Wesson. Photo by Miles Jaye Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson was recently the first featured guest at “Conversations,” ... read more >>
Longest working Los Angeles County Employee Honored By Board of Supervisors
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 August 2012
Leophis Hester and Supervisor ark Ridley-Thomas The County's longest serving employee was recognized by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, which lauded Leophis Hester, a licensed vocational nurse ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 August 2012
Leophis Hester and Supervisor ark Ridley-Thomas The County's longest serving employee was recognized by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, which lauded Leophis Hester, a licensed vocational nurse ... read more >>
Tiger Woods congratulates Condoleezza Rice
Written by Associated Press 23 August 2012
Condoleezza Rice "I think the decision by the Augusta National membership is important to golf," Tiger Woods said. "The Club continues to demonstrate its commitment to impacting the game in ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 23 August 2012
Condoleezza Rice "I think the decision by the Augusta National membership is important to golf," Tiger Woods said. "The Club continues to demonstrate its commitment to impacting the game in ... read more >>
Three New Schools to Relieve Overcrowding at Crenshaw, Others
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer 23 August 2012
Augustus Hawkins High School Three new high schools, Critical Design and Gaming, Community Health Advocates and Responsible Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship have opened in school board member ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer 23 August 2012
Augustus Hawkins High School Three new high schools, Critical Design and Gaming, Community Health Advocates and Responsible Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship have opened in school board member ... read more >>
Back to School Festival this Saturday
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
Crowd participating in Back-to-school Only three days remain until the 14th Annual Mother’s In Action Back to School Health and Family Festival, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Los Angeles Unified ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
Crowd participating in Back-to-school Only three days remain until the 14th Annual Mother’s In Action Back to School Health and Family Festival, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Los Angeles Unified ... read more >>
Philadelphia racial bias case includes diversity provision
Written by JOANN LOVIGLIO | Associated Press 22 August 2012
The front gate to the Valley Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., remains locked in this Thursday July 9, 2009 file photo. Dozens of black and Hispanic children who said they experienced racial discrimination ... read more >>
Written by JOANN LOVIGLIO | Associated Press 22 August 2012
The front gate to the Valley Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., remains locked in this Thursday July 9, 2009 file photo. Dozens of black and Hispanic children who said they experienced racial discrimination ... read more >>
Katrina 7 years later
Written by Associated Press 22 August 2012
Some things have not changed NEW ORLEANS — More than 3,000 lots flooded by Hurricane Katrina and bought with federal money in an emergency bailout sit idle across this city — a multimillion-dollar ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 22 August 2012
Some things have not changed NEW ORLEANS — More than 3,000 lots flooded by Hurricane Katrina and bought with federal money in an emergency bailout sit idle across this city — a multimillion-dollar ... read more >>
Larry Grant, founder of King Parade, dies
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds & Brian Carter 22 August 2012
Larry Grant, the man and his mission. He was the face of the Kingdom Day parade in L.A. honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it spreaded all over the nation. As the parade developed ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds & Brian Carter 22 August 2012
Larry Grant, the man and his mission. He was the face of the Kingdom Day parade in L.A. honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it spreaded all over the nation. As the parade developed ... read more >>
Xavier Student Endures Police Brutality
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds & Ashley Nash, Sentinel Intern 22 August 2012
Xavier University, Chemistry/Pre-Med student, Ronald Weekley Jr. Weekley being pinned down by police Weekley shares that when he asked why he was pulled over, the official replied, “Because ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds & Ashley Nash, Sentinel Intern 22 August 2012
Xavier University, Chemistry/Pre-Med student, Ronald Weekley Jr. Weekley being pinned down by police Weekley shares that when he asked why he was pulled over, the official replied, “Because ... read more >>
Assembly Member Bradford Congratulates Gardena Olympian Carmelita Jeter
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
Assembly Member Steven Bradford issued the following statement congratulating Gardena Olympian Carmelita Jeter: “I am excited and proud to congratulate Ms. Jeter on her amazing silver medal performance ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
Assembly Member Steven Bradford issued the following statement congratulating Gardena Olympian Carmelita Jeter: “I am excited and proud to congratulate Ms. Jeter on her amazing silver medal performance ... read more >>
Rep. Bass Statement on the Passing of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights made the following statement after the announced ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights made the following statement after the announced ... read more >>
Mayor Villaraigosa Issues Statement on the Passing of Larry Grant
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Larry Grant: “Today, Los Angeles mourns the passing of Larry Grant, the founder of the Los Angeles ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 August 2012
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Larry Grant: “Today, Los Angeles mourns the passing of Larry Grant, the founder of the Los Angeles ... read more >>
VIDEO: Nick Cannon's Back to School Event
Written by Super User 17 August 2012
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A Farewell Tribute to ‘The Man’ - My Father, Lewis E. Logan, Sr.
Written by Rev. Dr. Lewis E. Logan II Pastor, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship 16 August 2012
Lewis E. Logan, Sr. From a son to his father (Editor’s note: Lewis E. Logan, Sr., passed away on August 6. His ‘Life Celebration’ service is set for Thursday, August 16, at 12 noon ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Dr. Lewis E. Logan II Pastor, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship 16 August 2012
Lewis E. Logan, Sr. From a son to his father (Editor’s note: Lewis E. Logan, Sr., passed away on August 6. His ‘Life Celebration’ service is set for Thursday, August 16, at 12 noon ... read more >>
From Crenshaw to the White House to the DNC!
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer 16 August 2012
Mia Henry, Daphne Bradford, Trestan Fairweather Crenshaw Students Headed to Democratic National Convention “I do not want to be a traditional teacher,” declared non-profit organizer and ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer 16 August 2012
Mia Henry, Daphne Bradford, Trestan Fairweather Crenshaw Students Headed to Democratic National Convention “I do not want to be a traditional teacher,” declared non-profit organizer and ... read more >>
TIMOTHY BRYANT JR. OF CARSON, CALIF., WINS 2012 USTA/ NJTL ARTHUR ASHE ESSAY AND ART CONTEST
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 August 2012
Contest Exclusive to Students 18 and Younger Who Participate In National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Network Chapters Nationwide; Winner Receives New York City Travel Package in August The ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 August 2012
Contest Exclusive to Students 18 and Younger Who Participate In National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Network Chapters Nationwide; Winner Receives New York City Travel Package in August The ... read more >>
Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris backs Jackie Lacey
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 August 2012
D. A. candidate/ Chief Deputy D.A. Jackie Lacey Atty. General Kamala D. Harris Lacey gained the highest number of votes in the primary for D.A. and if elected, she would become LA’s first ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 August 2012
D. A. candidate/ Chief Deputy D.A. Jackie Lacey Atty. General Kamala D. Harris Lacey gained the highest number of votes in the primary for D.A. and if elected, she would become LA’s first ... read more >>
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