Lawsuit filed in Ohio's child cancer cluster case
Written by Associated Press 28 March 2013
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) -- Lawyers in Ohio filed a $750 million class action lawsuit Thursday againstWhirlpool Corp. that's related to a child cancer cluster between Toledo and Cleveland. The ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 28 March 2013
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) -- Lawyers in Ohio filed a $750 million class action lawsuit Thursday againstWhirlpool Corp. that's related to a child cancer cluster between Toledo and Cleveland. The ... read more >>
High court skeptical of federal marriage law
Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press 27 March 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that ... read more >>
Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press 27 March 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that ... read more >>
Budgets Pressures Lead to Less Incarceration of Black Youth
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 26 March 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Dwindling state budgets have had an unintended positive effect – prompting states to reduce the number of juveniles arrested and detained, according to a new ... read more >>
Written by Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent 26 March 2013
(AP Photo) WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Dwindling state budgets have had an unintended positive effect – prompting states to reduce the number of juveniles arrested and detained, according to a new ... read more >>
National Abortion Rates Highest Among African-American Teens and Twice the National Average
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World 26 March 2013
A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute shows that African American teen abortion rates are more than twice as high as the national average. A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute ... read more >>
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World 26 March 2013
A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute shows that African American teen abortion rates are more than twice as high as the national average. A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute ... read more >>
Racially Insensitive Game Finds New Home On Amazon
Written by Chris B. Bennett, The Seattle Medium 26 March 2013
Hasbro, the makers of Monopoly, received a permanent injunction against the ghettopoly board game in 2006. Yet, despite the injunction, the game is still available for sale in the United States. [Credit: ... read more >>
Written by Chris B. Bennett, The Seattle Medium 26 March 2013
Hasbro, the makers of Monopoly, received a permanent injunction against the ghettopoly board game in 2006. Yet, despite the injunction, the game is still available for sale in the United States. [Credit: ... read more >>
North Dakota governor approves 6-week abortion ban
Written by Nicole Williams 26 March 2013
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple speaks on Monday, April 16, 2012, to a group of North Dakota state agency administrators in the Brynhild Haugland Room of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., ... read more >>
Written by Nicole Williams 26 March 2013
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple speaks on Monday, April 16, 2012, to a group of North Dakota state agency administrators in the Brynhild Haugland Room of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., ... read more >>
Iowa governor holds hearing on releasing killer
Written by Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press 26 March 2013
This Nov. 1, 2012 photo provided by the Iowa Department of Corrections shows Rasberry Williams who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting an acquaintance over a $30 debt outside a Waterloo, ... read more >>
Written by Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press 26 March 2013
This Nov. 1, 2012 photo provided by the Iowa Department of Corrections shows Rasberry Williams who is serving a life sentence for fatally shooting an acquaintance over a $30 debt outside a Waterloo, ... read more >>
US home prices rise 8.1 pct., most since mid-2006
Written by Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer / Associated Press 26 March 2013
Photo By: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press US home prices rise in January by most since mid-2006, as housing recovery strengthens WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices rose in January at ... read more >>
Written by Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer / Associated Press 26 March 2013
Photo By: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press US home prices rise in January by most since mid-2006, as housing recovery strengthens WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices rose in January at ... read more >>
Mark Ridley-Thomas Endorses Wendy Greuel
Written by Seema Mehta 25 March 2013
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Sunday endorsed Wendy Greuel to become the city's next mayor. "As I have watched the election unfold, I have become convinced that the candidate ... read more >>
Written by Seema Mehta 25 March 2013
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Sunday endorsed Wendy Greuel to become the city's next mayor. "As I have watched the election unfold, I have become convinced that the candidate ... read more >>
Senator Wright honors 35th Senate District “Women of Distinction”
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Senator Wright with “Women of Distinction” luncheon emcee Wendy Raquel Robinson, best known for her roles on “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Game.” Senator Wright poses with the 2013 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Senator Wright with “Women of Distinction” luncheon emcee Wendy Raquel Robinson, best known for her roles on “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Game.” Senator Wright poses with the 2013 ... read more >>
Black adult mentors are here for you
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@laesntinel.net 22 March 2013
The Los Angeles CARES Mentoring Movement is hosting a mentor orientation on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the African American Firefighter Museum. Volunteers interested in mentoring ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@laesntinel.net 22 March 2013
The Los Angeles CARES Mentoring Movement is hosting a mentor orientation on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the African American Firefighter Museum. Volunteers interested in mentoring ... read more >>
Assemblyman Holden Names “Women Of The Year” FOR THE 41ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Assemblyman Holden and Honoree Zephyr Tate-Mann Pasadena –Assemblymember Chris Holden recently named two women who represent opposite ends of the district but share a common dedication to their ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 22 March 2013
Assemblyman Holden and Honoree Zephyr Tate-Mann Pasadena –Assemblymember Chris Holden recently named two women who represent opposite ends of the district but share a common dedication to their ... read more >>
Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life
Written by Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life 21 March 2013
Senator Curren Price Speaking recently to the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California, Sen. Curren Price told the assembled clergy that “in South Los Angeles, there is ... read more >>
Written by Sen. Price praises role of church in South L.A. civic life 21 March 2013
Senator Curren Price Speaking recently to the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California, Sen. Curren Price told the assembled clergy that “in South Los Angeles, there is ... read more >>
NFL Star Richard Sherman Returns to Dominguez High for a Pep Talk
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ask the Pro— Class of 2006, Dominguez High School graduate and Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman (left), listens to a student’s question regarding his academic and athletic experiences, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ask the Pro— Class of 2006, Dominguez High School graduate and Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman (left), listens to a student’s question regarding his academic and athletic experiences, ... read more >>
Senator William “Mo” Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Senator William "Mo" Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement welcoming interim Senator William “Mo” Cowan (D-Mass) ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Senator William "Mo" Cowan Joins the Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement welcoming interim Senator William “Mo” Cowan (D-Mass) ... read more >>
WESSON TOURS VISION THEATRE RENOVATION
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Council President Herb Wesson tours work in progress at the Vision Theatre with Cultural Affairs General Manager Olga Garay Council President Herb Wesson toured the work in progress in the renovation ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Council President Herb Wesson tours work in progress at the Vision Theatre with Cultural Affairs General Manager Olga Garay Council President Herb Wesson toured the work in progress in the renovation ... read more >>
Representative Bass, Assemblymember Mitchell Tout Obamacare’s Benefits
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Representative Karen Bass Assemblymember Holly Mitchell Millions of Californians Have Benefited From the Law Despite GOP Efforts To Repeal Key Reforms Congresswoman and former Assembly Speaker ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Representative Karen Bass Assemblymember Holly Mitchell Millions of Californians Have Benefited From the Law Despite GOP Efforts To Repeal Key Reforms Congresswoman and former Assembly Speaker ... read more >>
Education Under Arrest
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Tavis Smiley turns his critical eye toward the “school-to-prison pipeline” Television and radio personality Tavis Smiley will premiere his sixth episode of Tavis Smiley Reports (TSR) Mar. 26 ... read more >>
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Tavis Smiley turns his critical eye toward the “school-to-prison pipeline” Television and radio personality Tavis Smiley will premiere his sixth episode of Tavis Smiley Reports (TSR) Mar. 26 ... read more >>
Ophelia McFadden, former general manager SEIU passes away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ophelia McFadden Legendary community organizer leaves lasting impact. “The contributions that Ophelia McFadden made to the labor movement through her leadership in SEIU continue to benefit the ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Ophelia McFadden Legendary community organizer leaves lasting impact. “The contributions that Ophelia McFadden made to the labor movement through her leadership in SEIU continue to benefit the ... read more >>
NBC4’s Beverly White Receives Distinguished Journalist Award
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Beverly White Beverly White, NBC4 Southern California’s veteran general assignment reporter of more than two decades, was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Beverly White Beverly White, NBC4 Southern California’s veteran general assignment reporter of more than two decades, was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest ... read more >>
Community Leaders Celebrate Space Exploration At the California Science Center’s 15th Annual Discovery Ball
Written by Sentinel Wire Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Newly elected Chair of the California Science Center Board of Directors Fabian Wesson and State Senator Roderick Wright enjoy the evening in front of an Area-51 themed cocktail reception. Later, Discovery ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Newly elected Chair of the California Science Center Board of Directors Fabian Wesson and State Senator Roderick Wright enjoy the evening in front of an Area-51 themed cocktail reception. Later, Discovery ... read more >>
Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Blood Drive: A Success
Written by By Troy Tieuel, Sentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Many turn out in support of the Sabriya’s Castle of Fun’s Blood Drive and show their support of children with life threatening blood disorders. On March 16, Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Foundation, ... read more >>
Written by By Troy Tieuel, Sentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Many turn out in support of the Sabriya’s Castle of Fun’s Blood Drive and show their support of children with life threatening blood disorders. On March 16, Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Foundation, ... read more >>
Roland Martin: ‘Scalia comments are an abomination;’ Speaks on Stand Your Ground and Trayvon Martin Case
Written by Roland Martin Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Roland Martin Late February to early March were months full of controversial issues. One of those controversies happened on Tuesday, March 5 with George Zimmerman’s attorneys waiving his right ... read more >>
Written by Roland Martin Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Roland Martin Late February to early March were months full of controversial issues. One of those controversies happened on Tuesday, March 5 with George Zimmerman’s attorneys waiving his right ... read more >>
Blacks Continue a Progressive Trend at LAFD
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Second of a four part series examining the Los Angeles Fire Department Since 1888, African Americans have been an integral part of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). From Sam Haskins, the first ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 21 March 2013
Second of a four part series examining the Los Angeles Fire Department Since 1888, African Americans have been an integral part of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). From Sam Haskins, the first ... read more >>
Grading The NCAA Madness
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 21 March 2013
NCAA President Mark Emmert unveils new college eligibility standards. As the glorified NCAA Basketball Tournament known as March Madness rolls out this week, so to will a new promotional campaign ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 21 March 2013
NCAA President Mark Emmert unveils new college eligibility standards. As the glorified NCAA Basketball Tournament known as March Madness rolls out this week, so to will a new promotional campaign ... read more >>