Congresswoman Waters Sworn in to 113th Congress
Written by Congresswoman Maxine Waters 12 January 2013
Congresswoman Waters Sworn in to 113th Congress Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters was sworn in as a Member of the 113th Congress. This marks the beginning of Congresswoman Waters' ... read more >>
Written by Congresswoman Maxine Waters 12 January 2013
Congresswoman Waters Sworn in to 113th Congress Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters was sworn in as a Member of the 113th Congress. This marks the beginning of Congresswoman Waters' ... read more >>
Man Charged With Murdering Sheriff's Department Employee
Written by City News Service 11 January 2013
Victor McClinton was a law enforcement technician, mentor, coach, husband, father and beloved man to a community and family A reputed gang member was charged January 2 with capital murder and ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 11 January 2013
Victor McClinton was a law enforcement technician, mentor, coach, husband, father and beloved man to a community and family A reputed gang member was charged January 2 with capital murder and ... read more >>
Kingdom Day Parade Selects Danny J. Bakewell Sr. as Grand Marshall
Written by By Kenneth Miller, Entertainment Editor 11 January 2013
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Weekender Newspaper and Adrian Dove, chairman of the Kingdom Day Parade and California Congress ... read more >>
Written by By Kenneth Miller, Entertainment Editor 11 January 2013
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Weekender Newspaper and Adrian Dove, chairman of the Kingdom Day Parade and California Congress ... read more >>
Sentinel appoints Brandon I. Brooks as Acting Managing Editor
Written by By Staff Report 11 January 2013
Acting Managing Editor of L.A. Sentinel Newspaper and Co-Managing Editor of L.A. Watts Times Weekender, Brandon I. Brooks Bakewell Media is proud to announce Brandon I. Brooks, as the newly appointed ... read more >>
Written by By Staff Report 11 January 2013
Acting Managing Editor of L.A. Sentinel Newspaper and Co-Managing Editor of L.A. Watts Times Weekender, Brandon I. Brooks Bakewell Media is proud to announce Brandon I. Brooks, as the newly appointed ... read more >>
Sentinel & Watts Times Editor returns home from hospital
Written by By Staff Report 11 January 2013
Managing Editor of L.A. Sentinel Newspaper and Co-Managing Editor of L.A. Watts Times Weekender, Yussuf J. Simmonds Yussuf J. Simmonds, managing editor of the Los Angeles Sentinel and co-managing ... read more >>
Written by By Staff Report 11 January 2013
Managing Editor of L.A. Sentinel Newspaper and Co-Managing Editor of L.A. Watts Times Weekender, Yussuf J. Simmonds Yussuf J. Simmonds, managing editor of the Los Angeles Sentinel and co-managing ... read more >>
Victor J. McClinton - Devoted Family Man, Loyal Friend & Community Hero
Written by Danny J. Bakewell Jr. (Contributing Writer) 11 January 2013
Shelly McClinton (Wife) and Victor J. McClinton Kristian McClinton (son), Victor McClinton and Kameron McClinton (son) Victor James McClinton Sunrise: July 30, 1963 – Sunset: December ... read more >>
Written by Danny J. Bakewell Jr. (Contributing Writer) 11 January 2013
Shelly McClinton (Wife) and Victor J. McClinton Kristian McClinton (son), Victor McClinton and Kameron McClinton (son) Victor James McClinton Sunrise: July 30, 1963 – Sunset: December ... read more >>
The 4th Annual Laron Larrimore Health Fair and Community Walk
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
To Help Every One Clinic Medical Staff Presented by the C3 Foundation Community Creates Change in Association with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks "Saint Andrews Park" C3 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
To Help Every One Clinic Medical Staff Presented by the C3 Foundation Community Creates Change in Association with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks "Saint Andrews Park" C3 ... read more >>
The REAL Freeway Rick Ross: The Former Cocaine Dealer Who Once Mass Produced Drugs is Now Producing Films
Written by Chelsea Battle Sentinel Contributing Writer chelsea@lasentinel.net 10 January 2013
Freeway Ricky Ross (photo: Andres Herren) Four years free, Freeway Ricky Ross discusses his transition from prison, his new upcoming HBO documentary, the possibility of a feature film, and his ... read more >>
Written by Chelsea Battle Sentinel Contributing Writer chelsea@lasentinel.net 10 January 2013
Freeway Ricky Ross (photo: Andres Herren) Four years free, Freeway Ricky Ross discusses his transition from prison, his new upcoming HBO documentary, the possibility of a feature film, and his ... read more >>
Spelman Partners with AJ Johnson to Tackle Obesity
Written by By Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 10 January 2013
Actress, health and fitness guru AJ Johnson Obesity-related diseases are some of the leading causes of death according to the Center for Disease Control. It’s a worsening problem in the U.S. ... read more >>
Written by By Nicole Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer nicolew@lasentinel.net 10 January 2013
Actress, health and fitness guru AJ Johnson Obesity-related diseases are some of the leading causes of death according to the Center for Disease Control. It’s a worsening problem in the U.S. ... read more >>
The 2013 NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced
Written by Rych McCain Special to the NNPA from The Tennessee Tribune 10 January 2013
Comedic actors Niecy Nash & Anthony Anderson announce the NAACP Image Awards 2013 nominees (photo by: Samanta Ofole) The Nominees for upcoming 2013 NAACP Image Awards were recently announced ... read more >>
Written by Rych McCain Special to the NNPA from The Tennessee Tribune 10 January 2013
Comedic actors Niecy Nash & Anthony Anderson announce the NAACP Image Awards 2013 nominees (photo by: Samanta Ofole) The Nominees for upcoming 2013 NAACP Image Awards were recently announced ... read more >>
Guinness Acknowledges Philly’s Soul Train Line
Written by Eric Mayes Special to the NNPA from The Philadelphia Tribune 10 January 2013
From left, Mannwell Glenn, Deanna Williams, Mayor Michael Nutter, Sheila Simmons and E. Steven Collins accept a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records verifying that Philadelphia holds ... read more >>
Written by Eric Mayes Special to the NNPA from The Philadelphia Tribune 10 January 2013
From left, Mannwell Glenn, Deanna Williams, Mayor Michael Nutter, Sheila Simmons and E. Steven Collins accept a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records verifying that Philadelphia holds ... read more >>
5TH ANNUAL CHRIS PAUL PBA ALL-STARS INVITATIONAL
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Kevin Hart: Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart Bowls during the 5th Annual Chris Paul PBA All-Stars Invitational Hosted by Five-Time NBA All-Star Chris Paul. 5-time NBA All-Star/LA Clippers point guard ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Kevin Hart: Comedian and Actor Kevin Hart Bowls during the 5th Annual Chris Paul PBA All-Stars Invitational Hosted by Five-Time NBA All-Star Chris Paul. 5-time NBA All-Star/LA Clippers point guard ... read more >>
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge’s Official Remarks
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Swearing In Ceremony Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) was sworn in recently as the 23rd Chair of the Congressional Black ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Swearing In Ceremony Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) was sworn in recently as the 23rd Chair of the Congressional Black ... read more >>
21st Annual Empowerment Congress Summit to Feature L.A. Mayoral Candidates Forum
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress, the forerunner to Los Angeles' ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress, the forerunner to Los Angeles' ... read more >>
Pasadena City Council Candidate John J. Kennedy To Host Campaign Kick-Off Event
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
John J. Kennedy, Pasadena City Council Candidate District 3 Event will be held Saturday, January 12 John J. Kennedy, the community candidate for election to Pasadena City Council’s Third District, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
John J. Kennedy, Pasadena City Council Candidate District 3 Event will be held Saturday, January 12 John J. Kennedy, the community candidate for election to Pasadena City Council’s Third District, ... read more >>
CITY HALL EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS KINSEY COLLECTION
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson Council President Herb Wesson has announced that the City Council’s annual exhibit commemorating African American Heritage Month will be “From ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 January 2013
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson Council President Herb Wesson has announced that the City Council’s annual exhibit commemorating African American Heritage Month will be “From ... read more >>
Crime Continues to Drop in Los Angeles
Written by City News Service 07 January 2013
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (AP photo) Crime in the city dropped for the 10th consecutive year in 2012, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck announced this week.The pair attributed ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 07 January 2013
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (AP photo) Crime in the city dropped for the 10th consecutive year in 2012, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck announced this week.The pair attributed ... read more >>
Ivory Coast New Year's death toll rises to 64
Written by Associated Press 05 January 2013
Flowers are left by a sign reading "to our victims" in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013. Survivors of a stampede in Ivory Coast that killed 61 people, most of them children and teenagers, ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 05 January 2013
Flowers are left by a sign reading "to our victims" in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013. Survivors of a stampede in Ivory Coast that killed 61 people, most of them children and teenagers, ... read more >>
New child soldier fears in C. African Republic
Written by Associated Press 05 January 2013
A youth dances in the rap band entertaining a meeting of the National Youth Council to discuss the current crisis and the message that youth want to send to upcoming peace talks in Libreville, at ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 05 January 2013
A youth dances in the rap band entertaining a meeting of the National Youth Council to discuss the current crisis and the message that youth want to send to upcoming peace talks in Libreville, at ... read more >>
Citing ‘Naked Racism,’ N.C. Governor Pardons Wilmington Ten
Written by Cash Michaels Special to the NNPA from The Wilmington Journal 05 January 2013
The Wilmington Ten (Photo Credit: News and Observer of Raleigh) In what civil rights leaders across the nation are calling a significant moment in the civil rights movement, North Carolina Gov. ... read more >>
Written by Cash Michaels Special to the NNPA from The Wilmington Journal 05 January 2013
The Wilmington Ten (Photo Credit: News and Observer of Raleigh) In what civil rights leaders across the nation are calling a significant moment in the civil rights movement, North Carolina Gov. ... read more >>
US job market shrugs off fears of 'fiscal cliff'
Written by By By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Associated Press 05 January 2013
In this Wednesday, Dec. 12 2012 photo, Taneshia Wright, of Manhattan, fills out a job application during a job fair in New York. U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows ... read more >>
Written by By By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Associated Press 05 January 2013
In this Wednesday, Dec. 12 2012 photo, Taneshia Wright, of Manhattan, fills out a job application during a job fair in New York. U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows ... read more >>
Los Angeles Could Lose Funding, say Budget Analysts
Written by City News Service 05 January 2013
Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding for various programs if Congress can't avert deep budget cuts scheduled for March 1 (AP photo) Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 05 January 2013
Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding for various programs if Congress can't avert deep budget cuts scheduled for March 1 (AP photo) Los Angeles could lose up to $115 million in funding ... read more >>
Reputed Gang Member Charged in Youth Minister's Slaying
Written by City News Service 04 January 2013
Hopeton Parsley (LAPD) A reputed gang member accused of gunning down a Compton youth minister in Venice pleaded not guilty Friday January 4, to a murder charge. Hopeton Parsley, 23, was charged ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 04 January 2013
Hopeton Parsley (LAPD) A reputed gang member accused of gunning down a Compton youth minister in Venice pleaded not guilty Friday January 4, to a murder charge. Hopeton Parsley, 23, was charged ... read more >>
VIDEO: Jaime Foxx interviewed by Brandon I. Brooks for LA Sentinel TV (LASTV)
Written by Super User 04 January 2013
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A high court upholds supermarket labor pickets
Written by Christina Hoag Associated Press 04 January 2013
California Supreme Court upholds legality of labor union pickets in front of supermarkets Union members can picket privately owned walkways in front of stores, but other protesters, handbill distributors ... read more >>
Written by Christina Hoag Associated Press 04 January 2013
California Supreme Court upholds legality of labor union pickets in front of supermarkets Union members can picket privately owned walkways in front of stores, but other protesters, handbill distributors ... read more >>