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Maya Angelou Marks 82nd B’Day with Common, Lee Daniels
Written by Sentinel News Service 27 May 2010
 Maya Angelou smiles as she greets guests at a garden party at her home Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Winston-Salem, N.C.  (AP)Sentinel News ServicePoet Maya Angelou threw a party in the backyard of ... read more >>
Colorblind @ BET
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor) 27 May 2010
 Usher and Justin BieberBET has officially lost its sense of "Black Entertainment Television" By Brandon I. BrooksSentinel Entertainment EditorIf you haven't heard the recent controversy surrounding ... read more >>
A Heart-to-Heart with America’s First Black Billionairess
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 27 May 2010
 Sheila JohnsonBy Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterSheila Johnson, "The Other City" InterviewEntrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Crump Johnson is the only African-American female to enjoy ... read more >>
BILL COSBY KICKS-OFF SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S BEST GIGGLE
Written by Sentinel News Service 27 May 2010
Event Listing:BILL COSBY KICKS-OFF SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S BEST GIGGLEWinning Giggle, Selected by Mr. Cosby, to be featured in National JELL-O TV CommercialWHAT: The Hello JELL-O "Give it a Giggle" Tour, ... read more >>
Celebration for at-risk students in Los Angeles
Written by Sentinel News Service 27 May 2010
Celebration for at-risk students in Los AngelesSentinel News Service EDUCATION... is the Power & MUSIC...is the Universal Language!  Renee Smith, President of the "Stay in School - Empower the ... read more >>
3rd Annual Peace Through Education Event Unites Stars and Students
Written by Sentinel News Service 20 May 2010
 Director of PTE, Steven Williams, April Holliverse, Dr. Ola Washington, Charmaine Jefferson, Principal George Bartleson, Beth Payne, Jamal Speakes, 2nd row: Rashad McCant (NBA), Marg Briggs, Jensen ... read more >>
Actress Lena Horne Remembered at NYC Funeral
Written by Associated Press 20 May 2010
 Lena HorneLena Horne's funeral service program (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/ Getty Image)Associated Press WriterLena Horne, whose signature song was "Stormy Weather," was remembered at her funeral on ... read more >>
Recording Artist, Nelly, Teams up with Macy's
Written by Elzena Rankins (Intern) 14 May 2010
Recording Artist, Nelly, Teams up with Macy'sNelly (photo credit: Silverdollar productions)Nelly launches Apple Bottoms summer line while encouraging all to give blood and register as bone marrow donors ... read more >>
Soledad’s follow-up report about the Haitian Relief Effort
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 10 May 2010
Soledad O’Brien Soledad's Follow-Up Report about the Haitian Relief Effort By Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Soledad O'Brien the "Rescued" Interview Since Haiti's no longer front-page ... read more >>
Urban League honors Paula Madison
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor) 07 May 2010
(L-R) Suzanne DePasse, Michaela Pereira, Paula Madison and Blair H. Taylor Urban League honors Paula MadisonThe Los Angeles Urban League honored NBC Executive Paula Madison at the 37th Annual Whitney M. ... read more >>
TV One to feature interview with Louis Farrakhan
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 May 2010
Louis FarrakhanTV One to feature interview with Louis FarrakhanTV One maven Cathy Hughes will sit down for a rare interview with Min. Louis Farrakhan, one of America's most recognized, controversial and ... read more >>
24th Annual Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras Fest
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 May 2010
Tito Jackson 24th Annual Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras FestFEATURING CAJUN, ZYDECO & BLUES MUSIC WITH: TITO JACKSON, ZAC HARMON, LAURIE MORVAN, GENO DELAFOSE, LISA HALEY, MARK ST. MARY, T-BROUSSARD ... read more >>
Bill Cosby is coming to CCPA
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 May 2010
Bill Cosby Bill Cosby is coming to CCPALegendary Comedian delivers humor and laughs at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, May 16, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PMCERRITOS, CA--Award-winning comedian ... read more >>
Links kick off their 60th anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 April 2010
Anitha Mitchell Links kick off their 60th anniversary On April 8, 2010, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Links, Inc., kicked off their 60th anniversary at the historic Wilshire Ebell of Los Angeles with ... read more >>
Steve Harvey & Nephew Tommy Host ESSENCE Festival
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 April 2010
Tommy/Steve Harvey Steve Harvey & Nephew Tommy Host ESSENCE Festival The good news keeps coming from the ESSENCE Music Festival! Just announced: actor, comedian, syndicated radio show host, and ... read more >>
Celebs Announced for Tom Joyner’s 2010 Fantastic Voyage
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 April 2010
Tom Joyner Celebs Announced for Tom Joyner’s 2010 Fantastic Voyage Tom Joyner's 11th annual Fantastic Voyage, a.k.a. the "Ultimate Party with a Purpose," is gearing up to set sail from Miami ... read more >>
Hollywood Icon Robert Townsend
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor) 24 April 2010
Robert Townsend Hollywood Icon Robert Townsend By Brandon I. Brooks Sentinel Entertainment Editor Producer, director, writer and star of motion pictures continues to make history with new award winning ... read more >>
Playboy Jazz Festival Presents Free Community Concert
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 April 2010
Playboy Jazz Festival Presents Free Community ConcertFeaturing Grammy winner Bill Cunliffe and his septet and vocalist Johnny Crawford and his orchestra - Sunday May 2nd at Beverly Hills civic center plazaGrammy ... read more >>
Boyz II Men Embark On Concert Cruise
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 April 2010
Boyz II Men Embark On Concert Cruise Boyz II Men Four Day "Love" Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas February 11-14, 2011 Multiple Grammy Award winners and most successful male vocal group of all time, Boyz ... read more >>
The Loft energized by Vesta!
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer) 09 April 2010
VestaThe loft energized by Vesta!By Larry BufordSentinel Contributing Writer What do singers like Vesta Williams and Ollie Woodson have in common? They have tapped into and rejuvenated an audience ... read more >>
Dr. Murray keeps license for now
Written by Kathy Williamson (Contributing Writer) 09 April 2010
Caption: Dr. Conrad Murray Dr. Murray keeps license for nowJudge denies conflict of interest By Kathy WilliamsonSentinel Contributor Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician at ... read more >>
1st Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala Honoring Denzel Washington
Written by Sentinel News Service 01 April 2010
1st Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala Honoring Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington Steve Harvey May 3rd Gala to Support Community Change and Youth Mentoring On May 3 2010, multi-faceted entertainer ... read more >>
Dr. Conrad Murray accused of hiding evidence before calling paramedics
Written by Kathy Williamson (Contributing Writer) 26 March 2010
Dr. Conrad MurrayDr. Conrad Murray accused of hiding evidence before calling paramedicsBy Kathy WilliamsonSentinel ContributorAs the investigation into the death of pop legend Michael Jackson continues, ... read more >>
Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon Held
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 March 2010
The 17th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmakers Scholarship Luncheon: (Left to Right) Jarvee Hutcherson, President of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association; Kimberley Myers, 2010 Writers Advocate ... read more >>
The Third Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2010
Mary J. BligeQueen LatifahCicely TysonZoe Saldana The Third Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon 2010 Event Paid Tribute To 40th Anniversary Of Essence Magazine This week ESSENCE magazine ... 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%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

Total votes: 595
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35