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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 >>
Chrysler Group Recognized as a Top Supporter of Black Engineering Schools for Third Consecutive Year
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Olabisi Boyle, director, Engineering Planning, Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC has been named a top supporter of engineering programs at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities ... read more >>
Ford Motor Company Announces Nominations for Ford Freedom Unsung in Southern California
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
Ford Motor Company recently announced its “continued commitment to honor the outstanding achievements of ordinary people and organizations doing extraordinary things in the African American community” ... read more >>
SKorea: North Korea moved missile to east coast
Written by Sam Kim and Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press 04 April 2013
(AP Photo)   SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After a series of escalating threats, North Korea has moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, South Korea's defense minister said ... read more >>
Shaq comes home for Lakers salute
Written by Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor jasonl@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
  Larger than life: Former Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal stands with his framed retired No. 34 Jersey during a ceremony at Staples Center Tuesday April 2.  Retires jersey No. 34 After nearly nine ... read more >>
INGLEWOOD ELECTIONS
Written by KENNETH MILLER Sentinel Assistant Managing Editor 04 April 2013
Alex Padilla George Dotson Carliss Richardson-McGhee Padilla, Dotson Poised for New Leadership Richardson-McGhee Seals School Board Bid In an election that could reshape its municipal government ... read more >>
Magic Johnson and Black Leaders Rally for Greuel
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Sentinel Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
  Sports icon and Dodgers owner, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson made his support of Wendy Greuel for mayor of Los Angeles public Thursday March 28, along with public officials and members of the Black community. ... read more >>
$40B Civil Trial Pits MJ Family Against Promoter AEG Live
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Sentinel Assistant Managing Editor kenneth@lasentinel.net 04 April 2013
  Pop singer Michael Jackson performs during his 'Dangerous' concert in National Stadium, Singapore on Sunday, August 29, 1993. (AP Photo/C.F. Tham) American pop star Michael Jackson performs during ... read more >>
Obama to return 5 percent of salary to Treasury
Written by Josh Lederman, Associated Press 03 April 2013
Marines salute as President Barack Obama jogs off of the Marine One helicopter before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday April 3, 2013, en route to Colorado. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn ... read more >>
MLK thank-you letter to Philly officer for sale
Written by Joann Loviglio, Associated Press 03 April 2013
A 1965 one-page typewritten letter signed by Martin Luther King Jr., is displayed Wednesday, April 3, 2013, near Philadelphia. The Raab Collection, a dealer of rare historic documents is selling ... read more >>
NRA study suggests trained, armed school staffers
Written by Alan Fram, Associated Press 03 April 2013
National School Shield Task Force Director, former Arkansas Rep. Asa Hutchinson gestures during a news conference at National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to discuss his groups's ... read more >>

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Latest Reader Poll

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