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Cal State University Long Beach Targets Closing of Africana Studies Department
Written by Rev. Eric P. Lee Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies, Cal State University Long Beach addressing students and faculty on the campus of Cal State University Long Beach for ... read more >>

Young Professionals Soar ‘To the Nines’
Written by Troy TieuelSentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
The Divine Nine Honorees- from left to right Starlett Quarles of Urban X Marketing, Jameeka Green Aaron of the Urban League Young Professionals, Larenz Tate of the BLOOM initiative, Breanna Morrison ... read more >>

Superintendent Brawley Receives Honorary Certificates
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Introducing Dr. Brawley — Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees President presents the newly minted Superintendent Darin Brawley, Ed.D., Tuesday, April 9, during the Board’s ... read more >>

Wesson Leads a Safer Walk at Holman
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Council President Wesson leads community residents in the first walk across the new signal and crosswalk at West Adams and 4th Avenue. When Joni Arlain, the receptionist at Holman United Methodist ... read more >>

Bethesda Church Burns on Crenshaw
Written by Troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Blaze erupts from Crenshaw Church (Photo: Joey Pander) Eye witness reports claim that the Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church at 4939 Crenshaw Blvd. in South Los Angeles became engulfed in flames after ... read more >>

Jan Perry Endorses Curren Price for City Council
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Jan Perry (right) endorsement gives added momentum to Curren Price (left) for City Council Councilwoman who has represented 9th District for 12 years says senator is “the right leader” to succeed ... read more >>

Coming Out to a Roar of Approval
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 02 May 2013
Jason Collins (AP Photo) L.A. NBA Player Declares He’s Gay Los Angeles native Jason Collins has been playing professional basketball for a dozen years with six NBA teams, but few knew ... read more >>

Flex Alexander and Shanice Wilson Visit Centennial HS
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 26 April 2013
Actor Flex Alexander and Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Shanice share show siz wisdom and encourage Centennial High students to succeed during a recent visit to the hub city Over 100 Compton ... read more >>

36th Annual Conference of California Association of Black Lawyers
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
Beverly White CABL President Jamon Hicks Congresswoman Karen Bass Mona Pasquil Effects of Court Closures on African-American Community to take Center Stage of Discussions The California ... read more >>

L.A. Mayoral Candidates Meet Black Journalists Association of Southern California
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel Contributing Writer, generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
L.A. Mayoral Candidate Wendy Greuel interviewed by Xavier Higgs, president of the Black Journalists Association of Southern California. L.A. Mayoral Candidate Eric Garcetti interviewed ... read more >>

African Goodwill Awards celebrates 10 years
Written by Charlene Muhammad Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
Marla Gibb's accepts her African Goodwill Award. Antwon Fisher accepts his African Goodwill Award Obba Babatundé on red carpet at the African Goodwill Award (Photos by Hosea D. Boyd) Unifying ... read more >>

CUSD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Brawley Receive Honorary Certificates From State Superintendent Tom Torlakson
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
Introducing Dr. Brawley — Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees President presents the newly minted Superintendent Darin Brawley, Ed.D., Tuesday, April 9, during the Board’s ... read more >>

Ninth District comes out in force to support Curren Price for City Council
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
(L-R) James Butts, Mayor of Inglewood; Councilwoman Jan Perry; Ninth District Candidate Curren Price; Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell; Senator Kevin DeLeon; Assemblymember Reginald Sawyer-Jones; former ... read more >>

WESSON: “If you see something, say something”
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
In the wake of the tragic events in Boston, which claimed 4 lives and injured over 140 people, Council President Herb Wesson and the Los Angeles Police Department are reminding everyone to remain vigilant ... read more >>

8th Annual Taste of Soul Coming October 19th!
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer brian@lasentinel.net 25 April 2013
If you haven’t been there, then where have you been? It’s Taste of Soul (TOS), the biggest family festival in L.A. In its 8th year, Taste of Soul promises to be bigger and better than before with ... read more >>

Down the Stretch They Come!
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 25 April 2013
Horse races at Hollywood Park in Inglewood Is this it for Betfair Hollywood Park? It is no longer a question of ‘if’ but rather ‘when’ will one of America’s most treasured racetracks ... read more >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

“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 >>

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