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First AME’s Rev. Hunter removed
Written by Sentinel News Service 01 November 2012
Pastor John Hunter   FAME is one of the oldest Black churches in Los Angeles, and it provides many services to the community; any change in leadership is cause for concern.  A part of the church's ... read more >>
November 6 Is Not Just Another Election
Written by Alice Huffman Publisher, Minority News 01 November 2012
It seems that every four years the general election is the most important election ever.    I suppose that’s true for the time and the issues of that day, but this election is the election of all times.  ... read more >>
The General meets with the President
Written by Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American 01 November 2012
  General Colin Powell and President Barack Obama   As he did in the 2008 election, General Powell Endorses President Obama Again for 2012, outlining all of his reasons relative to the President’s ... read more >>
Black Hockey Player Faces Racist Chants By Czech Fans
Written by by Atlanta Black Star Staff 30 October 2012
  Sentinel Newswire Black NHL player Wayne Simmonds got into a fight with a player for Tere in his third game with Liberec of the Czech Extraliga and was serenaded by fans with “opice,” a term ... read more >>
VIDEO: Danny Bakewell Sr. Vote for President Obama
Written by Danny Bakewell Sr., Executive Publisher 30 October 2012
  Danny Bakewell Sr., creator of the Taste of Soul and Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, urges you to vote for the re-election of President Obama this Tuesday ... watch video >>
Rep. Cleaver endorses Richardson for California’s 44th Congressional District
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 October 2012
Rep. Laura Richardson   CBC chairman Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver   Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, II, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus has endorsed Laura Richardson for California’s 44th Congressional ... read more >>
The Final Presidential Debate
Written by George E. Curry, NNPA Editor-in-Chief 24 October 2012
President Barack Obama GOP Challenger, Mitt Romney     Romney Supports Many of Obama’s Foreign Policy Positions What was billed as the third and final debate between President Barack Obama ... read more >>
Inglewood Tragedy
Written by Francis Taylor, Sentinel Contributing Writer 24 October 2012
  Two Dead, Three Wounded The only physical remains from the early Saturday morning double homicide and arson case on 99th Street in Inglewood, California, are the charred remains of the small cottage, ... read more >>
‘Taste of Soul’ Creates a Nation
Written by Kenneth Miller (Entertainment Editor) 24 October 2012
The crowd, Tasting the Soul    Seven years later it’s proving to be much more than a festival   A week after the space Shuttle Endeavour was paraded through the city to its new resting place ... read more >>
The Brotherhood Crusade Honors Dr. Ross
Written by YUssuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 18 October 2012
Dr. Robert K. Ross, the honoree    A pioneer gets the pioneer award – his work in the medical and philanthropic fields have earned him the Brotherhood Crusade’s 2012 Pioneer of African American ... read more >>
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 October 2012
NHS President and Chief Executive Officer, Lori Gay   The NHS has been establishing, protecting, and preserving lifelong homeowners for over 28 years.   “NHS helped me be creative about budgeting. ... read more >>
WESSON ENDORSES JACKIE LACEY FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 October 2012
(L to R) Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Council President Herb Wesson, Councilman Dennis Zine and Chief Deputy and D. A. candidate Jackie Lacey    City Council President Herb Wesson has endorsed Jackie ... read more >>
Congresswoman Maxine Waters & Assemblyman Mike Davis Receive Awards
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 October 2012
D.G.M. Kevin Briley; Grand Master David Henry 33rd; Rev. Joe Gates; G.H.P. Brandon Kiel, Congresswoman Waters; and Minister Tonette Hayes.   Grand Master David Henry 33rd; Assemblyman Mike Davis; ... read more >>
Congresswoman Waters Honored by Gardena City Council
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 October 2012
(L to R) Councilman Dan Medina; Councilwoman Rachel Johnson; Councilwoman Tasha Cerda; Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35); Mayor Paul Tanaka; and Mayor Pro Tem Ronald Ikejiri.   Los Angeles, CA-- ... read more >>
Obama vs Romney: the second debate
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)n 18 October 2012
  Held yesterday at Hofstra University, New York, the format of the debate was quite different and livelier than the first; there was audience participation    With three weeks before the presidential ... read more >>
UPDATED: StarQuest Singing Competition - Semi-Finalists Selected
Written by Chelsea Battle (Contributing Writer) 13 October 2012
  UPDATED: Scroll down for semi-finalists names! SEMI-FINALISTS SELECTED FOR STARQUEST SINGING COMPETITION  (Performers slated to perform on the day of Taste of Soul – October 20th)     The ... read more >>
Mervyn M. Dymally - A Political Era Has Ended
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds 11 October 2012
He was a political icon and his passing has left a void in California and indeed national politics; he was involved in state and national politics for the past half a century   Mervyn Dymally’s ... read more >>
State Takes-Over Inglewood Unified School District
Written by Francis Taylor, Sentinel Contributing Writer 11 October 2012
Kent Taylor, IUSD State Administrator presents his plan to restore financial management to the troubled school district     Board Members Now Advisors, Superintendent Gone   Last week, a standing-room ... read more >>
West Basin Director Gloria D. Gray to be Recognized for Excellence in Water Leadership
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 October 2012
  On Thursday, October 25, 2012, the Honorable Gloria D. Gray, Board Member of the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin), Director on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ... read more >>
World Teacher’s Day Celebrated at Crenshaw High School
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 11 October 2012
(L to R): Former NBA Player Marques Johnson, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Crenshaw High Teacher Maynard Brown. Photo by Erik Orbach      In honor of World Teacher’s Day on October 5, Junior Achievement ... read more >>
Platinum producer fires striking S. African miners
Written by RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press 11 October 2012
A fireman sprays fuel off the road after a truck was set alight by striking truck workers on a slipway off a main highway leading out of the city, near the international airport in Cape Town, South Africa, ... read more >>
Assemblyman Davis Presented Rail Transportation Hearing
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 October 2012
Assemblyman Mike Davis, Chair of the Select Committee on Rail Transportation and Guillermo Acosta, 48th District Field Representative moderate “A Review of Rail Transportation in Southern California” ... read more >>
Jack Davenport Sr. of Jack’s Family Restaurant Passes Away
Written by Ashley Nash, Sentinel Intern 11 October 2012
    Owner of Jack’s Family Restaurant, Jack Davenport Sr. leaves behind his loving family, friends and staff.    Born February 11, 1935 in Oklahoma, Jack Davenport Sr. was the third of seven ... read more >>
Endeavour’s final Mission
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 October 2012
Space Shuttle Endeavour   Mission 26- The Big Endeavour goes to its resting place   Los Angeles:  On Friday, October 12, around 2 a.m., Space Shuttle Endeavour will embark on one last mission, ... read more >>
Wynne school board expels 2 after investigation
Written by Associated Press 11 October 2012
  The Wynne School Board has expelled two junior varsity football players who were accused of placing a noose around the neck of a black student.   The board met in executive session Wednesday October ... 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