Special Needs Network Gears Up for Autism Awareness Month
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
  Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN), a grassroots autism advocacy organization serving South Los Angeles, will host a series of events throughout the month of April to help increase awareness of ... read more >>
Los Angeles Museum of African American Art to Launch Galbreath Photo Exhibit
Written by Sentinel News Services generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
Photojournalist Haywood Galbreath The Museum of African American Art (MAAA) located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, will host a reception on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m., celebrating the launch ... read more >>
CicLAvia Making History
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
An unprecedented 15 miles of car-free streets from Downtown to Venice Beach Los Angeles will celebrate its 6th CicLAvia on Sunday, April 21, the city’s largest open-streets event to date, according ... read more >>
Price family celebrates 60th Anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson and his wife Fabian Wesson (right) and Bishop Charles and Lady Mae Blake of West Angeles Church (left) were joined by hundreds in celebrating the White Diamond 60th ... read more >>
BET Experience Youth Program
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 11 April 2013
LA High School Students Offered Music Industry Career Education and Workshops through BET Experience Youth Program. AEG and BET NETWORKS education initiative, Next Level, in partnership with the GRAMMY® ... read more >>
Photo of the Week
Written by Official White House Photo by Pete Souza 11 April 2013
‘42’ meets ‘44’ President Barack Obama (44th President) talks with Jackie Robinson widow, Rachel Robinson before the “42” movie screening with Robinson family members and cast and crew ... read more >>
45 years after Dr. King – Now what?
Written by Karanja A. Ajanaku Special to the NNPA from the New Tri-State Defender 11 April 2013
Martin Luther King III, left, and Lee Saunders, right, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, take part in a march to the National Civil Rights Museum on Thursday, ... read more >>
Waters & Bradley Endorse Greuel
Written by Jennifer Bihm and Kenneth D. Miller 11 April 2013
LIVING LEGACY: Lorraine Bradley, daughter of late iconic Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, this week announced her support for Wendy Greuel to continue her fathers legacy as mayor.  (Photo by Troy Tieuel ... read more >>
VIDEO: LASTV Isiah Thomas Interview with Brandon I. Brooks
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Rev. Rosalynn Brookins Endorses Senator Curren Price
Written by Nicole Williams 10 April 2013
  (Photo: Brandon I. Brooks) “The 9th district deserves a strong voice. It deserves a person who’s willing to fight for justice and cry for mercy. It is there, that you see a large increase of unemployed ... read more >>
Councilwoman Perry Endorses Sen. Price to replace her in City Council 9th District
Written by Kenneth Miller, Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 10 April 2013
    Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry announced this week that she is backing State Senator Curren Price to continue her legacy in the 9th District for the City Council run-off on May 21.   "It ... read more >>
Postal Service backs down on cutting Saturday mail
Written by Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press 10 April 2013
(AP Photo)   WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn't allowing the change. The Postal Service said in February ... read more >>
Student arrested in Texas college stabbing attack
Written by Ramit Plushnick-Masti and Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press 10 April 2013
        Students run from the Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus in Cypress, Texas, where a student went on a building-to-building stabbing attack Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The attacker ... read more >>
Judge wants trial in baby killing before year ends
Written by RUSS BYNUM Associated Press 05 April 2013
  De'Marquise Elkins, center, listens to proceedings during his bond hearing while sitting next to his lawyer Defense Attorney Kevin Gough, right, Friday April 5, 2013 in Brunswick, Ga. Authorities ... read more >>
VAN ALEXANDER: Michael Jackson Company Executive Passes Away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
(L-R) Linda Mayhand Parrish, Michael Jackson's hair stylist; Jamie Foster Brown, Founder and Owner, Sister-2-Sister Magazine; the late "King of Pop," Michael Jackson; Raymone K. Bain, MJ Spokesperson/General ... read more >>
Hafeesah Asya Simmons known as Sista X, 71 passes away
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Hafeesah Asya Simmons known as Sista X, age 71 died March 16, 2013, at Westlake Convalescent Hospital, Los Angeles, CA. She lived her life in Los Angeles, California as a vegetarian, cook, writer, ... read more >>
Velma Owen Benton passes away
Written by Special to the Sentinel generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Velma Owens Benton, from Jackson, Michigan, became a devoted military wife; a world traveler; an educator; a loving mother; a doting grandmother and was a shining example of a progressive, Christian ... read more >>
Kathryn C. Lee, co-publisher of the Sacramento Observer passes at 77
Written by By Genoa Barrow Special to the NNPA from the Sacramento Observer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 05 April 2013
Kathryn C. Lee (Courtesy of Sacramento Observer) She was a contestant in the Miss Amigos pageant in Sacramento in 1954, but those who knew her said her true beauty lie in her ability to help provide ... read more >>
Explore the Warning Signs of Sex Trafficking within the Urban Community
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
    Well-Play Inc. and Minority AIDS Project Announce New Partnerships in Preparation for Sex Traffic Awareness Panel and “Survivor” Documentary Screening This April On Saturday, April 13 members ... read more >>
Ray Nagin, former New Orleans mayor, pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin arrives at the Hale Boggs Federal Building and U.S. District Courthouse to appear in federal court for an arraignment on public corruption charges in New Orleans, ... read more >>
Mayor Villaraigosa Launches City’s First Smartphone Application
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
  MyLA311 mobile application allows community to access city information and services from smart phones and other mobile devices. Mayor Villaraigosa recently announced the launch of the first Citywide ... read more >>
Council Allies Perry and Parks Endorse Garcetti for Mayor
Written by KENNTH D. MILLER Sentinel Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Jan Perry Bernard Parks Two long time allies on the Los Angeles City Council Jan Perry and Bernard Parks have joined forces to endorse their colleague Eric Garcetti for Mayor of Los Angeles. "I ... read more >>
Zimmer Children’s Museum Presents Jackie Robinson Triple Play Day
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Jackie Robinson was an inspiration to Cleveland fans in a rare exhibition appearance in 1948. – AP Photo  An exclusive viewing of rare sports memorabilia and celebration of Jackie Robinson Day Officials ... read more >>
30,000 children enjoy ‘Easter Egg Roll’ with President Obama
Written by Gary Hunter Special to the Sentinel generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
President Barack Obama and family host 30,000 children for 2013 Easter Egg Roll – Photos by Gary Hunter for Sentinel About 30,000 children and their parents passed through the White House South ... read more >>
WESSON HOSTS ‘SWEETHEART’ VOLUNTEERS
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Council President Herb Wesson and his wife Fabian Wesson at the 10th Council District’s 7th Annual “Sweethearts Luncheon” with volunteers Marion Collins and Valaria Lincoln. – Sentinel File ... read more >>

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