Grad Spotlight: Macy Hardley
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
08 June 2012
Macy HardleyMacy Hardley is a 4.41 GPA high school graduate with aspirations of becoming a doctor and/or astronaut. By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer It’s that time of year once again…its graduation ... read more >>
Nine students named Graduate Medalists at Fresno State
Written by Sentinel Wire Service
04 May 2012
Nine students named Graduate Medalists at Fresno State(May 4, 2012) – Nine top graduate students have been named Deans Graduate Medalists for the Class of 2012 at Fresno State, chosen as the outstanding ... read more >>
Superintendent Approves 19 Applicants in Public School Choice 3.0
Written by Sentinel News Service
29 March 2012
Superintendent Approves 19 Applicants in Public School Choice 3.0Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy has approved 19 proposals submitted under Public School Choice 3.0. The specific ... read more >>
Beta Theta Teach - A - Rama
Written by Sentinel News Service
09 March 2012
Beta Theta Chapter of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., recently held its Teach-A-Rama Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Nat.’s Airport Ballroom, 12101 South Crenshaw ... read more >>
Curtis Owens Inducted into the Central State Achievement Hall of Fame
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 March 2012
Curtis Owens Inducted into the Central State Achievement Hall of Fame Curtis Owens the Executive Senior Advisor to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be inducted into the Central State University Achievement ... read more >>
The Good Thing About Grief
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
22 July 2011
A Book Review By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff WriterGrief is a word most people don’t like to utter. Even worse, it’s a feeling that none of us want to feel. Nevertheless, as uncomfortable as it ... read more >>
Bill Introduced to improve Afterschool Programs Nationwide
Written by Super User
18 July 2011
Bill Introduced to improve Afterschool Programs Nationwide Bipartisan Legislation Would Reauthorize Successful 21st Century Community Learning Centers ProgramWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer ... read more >>
Black Colleges Key to Reviving U.S. Education
Written by Stan Washington (Special to the NNPA from The Atlanta Voice)
16 July 2011
Clark Atlanta President Carlton Brown makes at conference of HBCU presidents in Atlanta (PHOTO CREDIT: STAN WASHINGTON) By Stan Washington Special to the NNPA from The Atlanta Voice ATLANTA - If the United ... read more >>
Dr. Maulana Karenga to Teach Summer Seminar
Written by Sentinel News Service
16 July 2011
The Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies will hold its 33rd annual seminar in social theory and practice with emphasis on leadership and social change, Sunday, July 24 through Saturday, July 30, 2011 ... read more >>
South Los Angeles Youth Vie for Top Honors
Written by Sentinel News Service
08 July 2011
Academic Bowl Competition Series Engages YouthFrom Underperforming Area SchoolsWhen 15-year-old Manual Arts High School student Chennel Green started this competition, she was receiving D's and F's in ... read more >>
26th Annual Johnabel Scholarship Fund
Written by Sentinel News Service
07 July 2011
Fabian Wesson (right) and members of the 10th Council District Women's Steering Committee with scholarship recipients.On Saturday, June 18, the Johnabel Gentry Scholarship Committee hosted their annual ... read more >>
Former Mayors Urge FCC to Approve AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 July 2011
With the nation crawling out of a recession and the unemployment rate, particularly of African Americans, continuing to hover near record highs former mayors Shirley Franklin (Atlanta, GA), Ronald Dellums ... read more >>
L.A. Youth Scholars Win Big in San Francisco!
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 July 2011
Young Black Scholars from L.A. area - Junior Division champions, Corrine Adams and Brianna Goodall, of St. Philomena Catholic School.Young Black Scholars from L.A. area - Senior Division champions, ... read more >>
Crenshaw High Students Go to China
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 July 2011
The Kinseys with Crenshaw High students The Kinsey Collection and LA Urban League partner with Crenshaw High School to send students to China for cultural exchange programThe Kinsey Collection, Crenshaw ... read more >>
The Rave debuts at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
30 June 2011
Ken Lombard For the past few months, there has been a lot of construction and renovation activities taking place at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, and this week it all comes to fruition. Under the ... read more >>
Project Noble Cause is fighting Foreclosure
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 June 2011
The non-profit organization hopes to arm the community with the tools to fight the foreclosure virus.By Brian W. CarterSentinel Staff WriterForeclosure. The word no one wants to hear but it's blasting ... read more >>
5th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 June 2011
Sugar Ray Leonard Bob and Weave Into the 5th Annual Leimert Park Village Book FairBoxing Legend's Special Appearance Adds a Knockout Punch to Celebrity-Filled Line-up of AuthorsWith a jab, cross, uppercut ... read more >>
Dr. Gensa B. Scott Holds Successful Annual Event
Written by Cherly Tillman Lee (Family Editor)
16 June 2011
Dr. Gesna B. Scott, a music instructor, celebrated her 51st Annual Piano Recital on Sunday, June 13, at Calvary Baptist Church in Compton Calif.This auspicious occasion featured students of the pianoforte ... read more >>
Verbum Dei Celebrates National Commitment Day
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 May 2011
Graduating senior, Traveon Cason, with Proud Mom showing their destination: Santa Clara University. Graduating senior, Martin Rincon announcing Georgetown University as his Fall destination. Seniors announce ... read more >>
Education: the civil rights struggle
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
17 May 2011
Improving education for Black students has always been an uphill battle even before Brown v. Board of Education in 1954By Yussuf J. SimmondsSince the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Brown v the Topeka ... read more >>
Foshay Students Win Big at FIRST Robotics Competition
Written by Sentinel News Service
25 April 2011
A team of students from Foshay Learning Center in Los Angeles, will represent the Los Angeles Unified School District at the 2011 FIRST Robotics Championship this week in St. Louis Missouri. The learning ... read more >>