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Drew Washington, 94th Tournament of Roses Queen
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel contributing writer 30 December 2011
Ms. Drew Washington, the 94th Tournament of Roses Queen She is a combination of beauty and brains; not only does excel in athletics, she is equally proficient academically Even while faced with a battery ... read more >>
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel contributing writer 30 December 2011
Ms. Drew Washington, the 94th Tournament of Roses Queen She is a combination of beauty and brains; not only does excel in athletics, she is equally proficient academically Even while faced with a battery ... read more >>
Hill Harper - actor and author
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 23 December 2011
Harper, the author, autographing his best-selling book As a guest of the Los Angeles Sentinel Book Club, Harper spent some quality time autographing his books and interacting with the community "We ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 23 December 2011
Harper, the author, autographing his best-selling book As a guest of the Los Angeles Sentinel Book Club, Harper spent some quality time autographing his books and interacting with the community "We ... read more >>
“The 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa: A Cultural and Community Milestone”
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 23 December 2011
Kwanzaa (the kinara) One of the few remaining institutions created during the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960’s is Kwanzaa. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa, ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 23 December 2011
Kwanzaa (the kinara) One of the few remaining institutions created during the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960’s is Kwanzaa. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa, ... read more >>
City of Compton Celebrates Ground Breaking
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 17 December 2011
Compton city council members and other officials at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Senior Activity Center (PHOTO BY FRANCIS TAYLOR) On Wednesday, last week, the City of Compton hosted a gala Ground ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 17 December 2011
Compton city council members and other officials at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Senior Activity Center (PHOTO BY FRANCIS TAYLOR) On Wednesday, last week, the City of Compton hosted a gala Ground ... read more >>
Verizon Awards $24,900 Grant to Educate Boys About Abuse
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Asia Powell, director of Strategic Programs for Verizon, presents a check for $24,900 to Fire Captain Brent Burton, founder of Junior Firefighter Youth Foundation, and Firefighters Derwin Pitts and Cliff ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Asia Powell, director of Strategic Programs for Verizon, presents a check for $24,900 to Fire Captain Brent Burton, founder of Junior Firefighter Youth Foundation, and Firefighters Derwin Pitts and Cliff ... read more >>
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 16, 2011 – Southern California Edison (SCE) confirms that there has been a shooting at our Rivergrade facility ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 16, 2011 – Southern California Edison (SCE) confirms that there has been a shooting at our Rivergrade facility ... read more >>
Community stands unified against Prop. 209
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick (Special to Sentinel) 16 December 2011
Leon Jenkins of the NAACP leading the charge against Prop. 209 (PHOTO CREDITS: MALCOLM ALI) NAACP leads new campaign to overturn ban on affirmative action as the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled ... read more >>
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick (Special to Sentinel) 16 December 2011
Leon Jenkins of the NAACP leading the charge against Prop. 209 (PHOTO CREDITS: MALCOLM ALI) NAACP leads new campaign to overturn ban on affirmative action as the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled ... read more >>
Local Businesses To Give Families a “Christmas Wonderland”
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 09 December 2011
*Update*On Sunday, December 18, from 1pm-5pm, local businesses will come together to give back to the community by providing a “Christmas Wonderland” to struggling families from the inner city.10 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 09 December 2011
*Update*On Sunday, December 18, from 1pm-5pm, local businesses will come together to give back to the community by providing a “Christmas Wonderland” to struggling families from the inner city.10 ... read more >>
Strong Winds Rock Southern California
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel Contributing Writer 08 December 2011
It's over a week that devastating winds have lashed several Southern California cities, and with more to come, power still has not yet been restored to thousands. Mother nature brought its rage to Southern ... read more >>
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel Contributing Writer 08 December 2011
It's over a week that devastating winds have lashed several Southern California cities, and with more to come, power still has not yet been restored to thousands. Mother nature brought its rage to Southern ... read more >>
CONGRESSWOMAN WATERS SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDING
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 December 2011
Washington, DC – On November 23, 2011, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood supporting the construction of a light rail station in Leimert Park ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 December 2011
Washington, DC – On November 23, 2011, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood supporting the construction of a light rail station in Leimert Park ... read more >>
PARKS KICKED OFF HOLIDAY SEASON AT ANNUAL LEIMERT PARK TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 December 2011
Councilmember Bernard C. Parks hosted the Ninth AnnualLeimert Park Tree Lighting Ceremony on last Monday evening. Radiopersonality Adai Lamar of Radio Free KJLH served as MC, with liveperformances by Tameca ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 December 2011
Councilmember Bernard C. Parks hosted the Ninth AnnualLeimert Park Tree Lighting Ceremony on last Monday evening. Radiopersonality Adai Lamar of Radio Free KJLH served as MC, with liveperformances by Tameca ... read more >>
Opposition to Proposition 209
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 December 2011
The Los Angeles NAACP, The Los Angeles Sentinel and the California African-American Community Join Forces to Oppose Proposition 209 in Michigan and CaliforniaWith the passage of Proposition 209 in California ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 December 2011
The Los Angeles NAACP, The Los Angeles Sentinel and the California African-American Community Join Forces to Oppose Proposition 209 in Michigan and CaliforniaWith the passage of Proposition 209 in California ... read more >>
Local Organizations and Business Help Many Give Thanks
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 02 December 2011
Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, President of Mothers in Action (r), hands out plates, along with Muriel Shabazz (in red cap) with volunteers at 16th Annual Ward Villa Senior Complex Thanksgiving Day DinnerE. J. ... read more >>
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 02 December 2011
Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, President of Mothers in Action (r), hands out plates, along with Muriel Shabazz (in red cap) with volunteers at 16th Annual Ward Villa Senior Complex Thanksgiving Day DinnerE. J. ... read more >>
Occupy L.A. - evicted?
Written by Michael Brown (Contributing Writer) 02 December 2011
Occupiers "standing tall" - sitting down The deadline has passed, and pro bono lawyers have gotten a TRO; now it's in the hands of the federal court.Omari Gooden, 24, of Los Angeles, was one of more than ... read more >>
Written by Michael Brown (Contributing Writer) 02 December 2011
Occupiers "standing tall" - sitting down The deadline has passed, and pro bono lawyers have gotten a TRO; now it's in the hands of the federal court.Omari Gooden, 24, of Los Angeles, was one of more than ... read more >>
Four Year Plan to Help L.A. County’s Poorest Communities Catch Up
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 November 2011
Michael Banner “When things are not great in the best place, they’re worse in the worst place,” explained Michael Banner, president of the Los Angeles Local Development Corporation, a non-profit ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 November 2011
Michael Banner “When things are not great in the best place, they’re worse in the worst place,” explained Michael Banner, president of the Los Angeles Local Development Corporation, a non-profit ... read more >>
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC “37TH ANNUAL BETHUNE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON”
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 November 2011
Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, NCNW honoree National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) of Southern California Area celebrated their 37th Annual Bethune Recognition Luncheon on October 22, 2011 at the Doubletree ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 November 2011
Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, NCNW honoree National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) of Southern California Area celebrated their 37th Annual Bethune Recognition Luncheon on October 22, 2011 at the Doubletree ... read more >>
Mothers in Action Once Again Brings Thanksgiving to Ward Villa and Los Angeles
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 23 November 2011
Last year's celebration tells the story The seniors waiting to be served. Mothers in Action along with the Los Angeles Sentinel, L.A. Watts-Times, city officials, organizations, restaurants and ... read more >>
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 23 November 2011
Last year's celebration tells the story The seniors waiting to be served. Mothers in Action along with the Los Angeles Sentinel, L.A. Watts-Times, city officials, organizations, restaurants and ... read more >>
Occupy L.A. What do they want?
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 23 November 2011
Faces in the crowd: "Occupy L.A." The Occupy Los Angeles movement, which began in early October and has all but taken over the grounds of the Los Angeles City Hall building, will continue throughout the ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 23 November 2011
Faces in the crowd: "Occupy L.A." The Occupy Los Angeles movement, which began in early October and has all but taken over the grounds of the Los Angeles City Hall building, will continue throughout the ... read more >>
Veterans Realize Davis Legislation on Housing Benefits
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Assemblyman Mike Davis' AB 1084, Veterans Co-operative Housing/Home Loans Provisions legislation was signed by Governor Brown at the close of the 2011 session. The bill amends existing provisions of CalVet, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Assemblyman Mike Davis' AB 1084, Veterans Co-operative Housing/Home Loans Provisions legislation was signed by Governor Brown at the close of the 2011 session. The bill amends existing provisions of CalVet, ... read more >>
BOE Chairman Horton Presented Opening Remarks at the White House Business Council: "American Jobs Act" Conference
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton recently presented opening remarks at the White House Business Council, "American Jobs Act" Conference, at the California State University, Los Angeles Ballroom. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton recently presented opening remarks at the White House Business Council, "American Jobs Act" Conference, at the California State University, Los Angeles Ballroom. ... read more >>
16-Year-Old Takes Solo Flight
Written by Eva Allen (Sentinel Contributing Writer) 17 November 2011
Traditional shirt-tail cutting custom for a happy Ingram --Photos by Eva Allen Demetrius Ingram completes his first solo flight at Hawthorne Municipal Airport A crowd of more than twenty gathered to watch ... read more >>
Written by Eva Allen (Sentinel Contributing Writer) 17 November 2011
Traditional shirt-tail cutting custom for a happy Ingram --Photos by Eva Allen Demetrius Ingram completes his first solo flight at Hawthorne Municipal Airport A crowd of more than twenty gathered to watch ... read more >>
Sentinel's Happy Feet Two website contest winners
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Chaleste Matthews and family attend the "Happy Feet Two" premiere. They were winners of the LA Sentinel website contest. read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 November 2011
Chaleste Matthews and family attend the "Happy Feet Two" premiere. They were winners of the LA Sentinel website contest. read more >>
Trailblazing lawmaker, strong education advocate, Teresa Hughes passes
Written by Joy Childs (Contributing Writer) 16 November 2011
Former Democratic assemblywoman and state senator, the Honorable Teresa Hughes, has passed. Hughes’ husband, Dr. Frank E. Staggers, announced that she died suddenly at a hospital Sunday. She was 80.Hughes ... read more >>
Written by Joy Childs (Contributing Writer) 16 November 2011
Former Democratic assemblywoman and state senator, the Honorable Teresa Hughes, has passed. Hughes’ husband, Dr. Frank E. Staggers, announced that she died suddenly at a hospital Sunday. She was 80.Hughes ... read more >>
Compton Redevelopment On the Move
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 16 November 2011
The City of Compton Community Redevelopment Agency planned to conduct a Downtown Compton Advisory Committee (DCAC) meeting on Tuesday, in the Community Room at the Compton City Hall, where they planned ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 16 November 2011
The City of Compton Community Redevelopment Agency planned to conduct a Downtown Compton Advisory Committee (DCAC) meeting on Tuesday, in the Community Room at the Compton City Hall, where they planned ... read more >>
Councilwoman Jan Perry Resigns from Leadership Post
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 November 2011
Councilwoman Jan Perry, the No. 2-ranking official on the Los Angeles City Council, resigned from her leadership post last week because of what she described as behind-the-scenes maneuvering over redistricting ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 November 2011
Councilwoman Jan Perry, the No. 2-ranking official on the Los Angeles City Council, resigned from her leadership post last week because of what she described as behind-the-scenes maneuvering over redistricting ... 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%
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Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%
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