PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Entertainment Editor 01 February 2013
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU All Heart and Soul Promoting African Culture and Arts Last September Ayuko Babu was at the annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference sitting in the audience ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Entertainment Editor 01 February 2013
PAFF Founder AYUKO BABU All Heart and Soul Promoting African Culture and Arts Last September Ayuko Babu was at the annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference sitting in the audience ... read more >>
Hunter Tells His Side
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net 01 February 2013
First A.M.E. Church Los Angeles, where the Reverend Dr. John J. Hunter served eight years as spiritual leader and pastor. (Troy Tieuel for Sentinel) Rev. Dr. John J. Hunter UPDATE – February ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor cora@lasentinel.net 01 February 2013
First A.M.E. Church Los Angeles, where the Reverend Dr. John J. Hunter served eight years as spiritual leader and pastor. (Troy Tieuel for Sentinel) Rev. Dr. John J. Hunter UPDATE – February ... read more >>
CEO Art Leahy Guides MTA’s Transition to A Community Friendly Rail System
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Staff Writer 01 February 2013
Art Leahy Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) CEO Art Leahy is used to being out and about in the neighborhood, so when the MTA boss visited the Los Angeles Sentinel offices on Crenshaw Blvd. to ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Staff Writer 01 February 2013
Art Leahy Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) CEO Art Leahy is used to being out and about in the neighborhood, so when the MTA boss visited the Los Angeles Sentinel offices on Crenshaw Blvd. to ... read more >>
Compton Says NO to Hate Crimes
Written by Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer 01 February 2013
(L-R) Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita, Basil Kimbrew, Chair of the California Friends of the African American Caucus; Rev. K.W. Tulloss, L.A. president of the National Action Network and ... read more >>
Written by Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer 01 February 2013
(L-R) Compton City Councilmember Janna Zurita, Basil Kimbrew, Chair of the California Friends of the African American Caucus; Rev. K.W. Tulloss, L.A. president of the National Action Network and ... read more >>
Belafonte: Blacks should participate in gun debate
Written by Associated Press 30 January 2013
In this Oct. 22, 2011 file photo, U.S singer Harry Belafonte speaks at a press conference at Viennale, the Vienna international film festival, in Vienna, Austria. Belafonte told The Associated Press ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 30 January 2013
In this Oct. 22, 2011 file photo, U.S singer Harry Belafonte speaks at a press conference at Viennale, the Vienna international film festival, in Vienna, Austria. Belafonte told The Associated Press ... read more >>
Kenya elections observers to enhance transparency
Written by By TOM ODULA Associated Press 28 January 2013
In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 file photo, a young girl cries as she is carried by a man and woman fleeing an area of wooden kiosks which was set on fire by supporters of Raila Odinga's party, the ... read more >>
Written by By TOM ODULA Associated Press 28 January 2013
In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 file photo, a young girl cries as she is carried by a man and woman fleeing an area of wooden kiosks which was set on fire by supporters of Raila Odinga's party, the ... read more >>
Mali military enters fabled town of Timbuktu
Written by KRISTA LARSON and LORI HINNANT Associated Press 28 January 2013
Chadian soldiers patrol the streets of Gao, Northern Mali, Monday Jan. 28, 2013. Malian soldiers descended on the city of Timbuktu on Monday after al-Qaida-linked militants fled into the desert having ... read more >>
Written by KRISTA LARSON and LORI HINNANT Associated Press 28 January 2013
Chadian soldiers patrol the streets of Gao, Northern Mali, Monday Jan. 28, 2013. Malian soldiers descended on the city of Timbuktu on Monday after al-Qaida-linked militants fled into the desert having ... read more >>
Texas woman's execution halted; DA won't appeal
Written by MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press 28 January 2013
This undated file photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Kimberly McCarthy. She was scheduled to be executed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 for the July 1997 killing of retired ... read more >>
Written by MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press 28 January 2013
This undated file photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Kimberly McCarthy. She was scheduled to be executed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 for the July 1997 killing of retired ... read more >>
Chicago woman loses 4th child to gun violence
Written by Associated Press 28 January 2013
At least five people were gunned down Saturday January 26 in Chicago, including a 34-year-old man whose mother had already lost her three other children to shootings. Ronnie Chambers, who was his ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 28 January 2013
At least five people were gunned down Saturday January 26 in Chicago, including a 34-year-old man whose mother had already lost her three other children to shootings. Ronnie Chambers, who was his ... read more >>
Angry protests, clashes on Egypt anniversary
Written by HAMZA HENDAWI and LEE KEATH | Associated Press 25 January 2013
Egyptian protesters take cover as they clash with riot police, not seen, near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Two years after Egypt's revolution began, the country's schism was ... read more >>
Written by HAMZA HENDAWI and LEE KEATH | Associated Press 25 January 2013
Egyptian protesters take cover as they clash with riot police, not seen, near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Two years after Egypt's revolution began, the country's schism was ... read more >>
Time to act, Obama declares, taking oath 2nd time
Written by DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent 25 January 2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball in Washington, at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ... read more >>
Written by DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent 25 January 2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball in Washington, at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ... read more >>
21st Annual Empowerment Congress Summit Hosts Mayoral Candidates
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 25 January 2013
Councilmember Jan Perry Councilmember Eric Garcetti City Controller Wendy Greuel L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas With voting for the next Los Angeles mayor set for March 5, five ... read more >>
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 25 January 2013
Councilmember Jan Perry Councilmember Eric Garcetti City Controller Wendy Greuel L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas With voting for the next Los Angeles mayor set for March 5, five ... read more >>
Southern Californians Dominate Miss Black California USA Awards
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Aysia Pennel, Miss Black Rancho Cucamonga (2nd runner up), Jasmine Johnson, 2013/14 Miss BlackCalifornia USA, and Sarah Fontenot, Miss Black Hollywood (first runner up). Cora Diggins, Ms. Black ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Aysia Pennel, Miss Black Rancho Cucamonga (2nd runner up), Jasmine Johnson, 2013/14 Miss BlackCalifornia USA, and Sarah Fontenot, Miss Black Hollywood (first runner up). Cora Diggins, Ms. Black ... read more >>
Senator Price Tells Calif. Health Benefits and Exchange Board to Make Consumers Priority
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. (D-Los Angeles) appeared before the California Health Benefits Exchange Board January 17 to urge the new state agency to promote awareness and benefits of the Affordable ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Senator Curren D. Price, Jr. (D-Los Angeles) appeared before the California Health Benefits Exchange Board January 17 to urge the new state agency to promote awareness and benefits of the Affordable ... read more >>
Rep Karen Bass Statement on 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) issued the following statement recently, in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling which established a woman’s right to reproductive ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 January 2013
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) issued the following statement recently, in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling which established a woman’s right to reproductive ... read more >>
Wendy Greuel Launches South L.A. Field Office
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 25 January 2013
Wendy Greuel at the South L.A. field office African American leaders announce support Flanked by supporters, community leaders, and volunteers, Wendy Greuel kicked off the opening of her South L.A. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 25 January 2013
Wendy Greuel at the South L.A. field office African American leaders announce support Flanked by supporters, community leaders, and volunteers, Wendy Greuel kicked off the opening of her South L.A. ... read more >>
YMCA 42nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
Los Angeles Y President & CEO Alan Hostrup & Board Member John Emerson; CA AG Kamala Harris; Mrs. Patricia and Dr. James London; LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; and Y Board Chair ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
Los Angeles Y President & CEO Alan Hostrup & Board Member John Emerson; CA AG Kamala Harris; Mrs. Patricia and Dr. James London; LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; and Y Board Chair ... read more >>
Trailblazer: Paul Orduna honored at African American Firefighter Museum
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
(L-R) Museum President; Captain Brent Burton, Delores Orduna, Gloria Orduna-O'Quinn, Museum Board members; Firefighter Gerald Durant, Firefighter Paramedic Michelle Banks, Akosua Hobert and Assistant ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
(L-R) Museum President; Captain Brent Burton, Delores Orduna, Gloria Orduna-O'Quinn, Museum Board members; Firefighter Gerald Durant, Firefighter Paramedic Michelle Banks, Akosua Hobert and Assistant ... read more >>
MC Herb!
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson was the Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Martin Luther King Labor Breakfast at United Association Local 250, where over 1,000 union members honored the legacy of ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
City Council President Herb Wesson was the Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Martin Luther King Labor Breakfast at United Association Local 250, where over 1,000 union members honored the legacy of ... read more >>
Brotherhood Crusade Continues to Expand
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
Building Healthy Communities Soccer for Success Model The Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade and CoachArt have formed a new collaborative partnership that will debut in the upcoming Spring 2013 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 24 January 2013
Building Healthy Communities Soccer for Success Model The Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade and CoachArt have formed a new collaborative partnership that will debut in the upcoming Spring 2013 ... read more >>
MLK Legacy Shines Brightly at Kingdom Day Parade
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 24 January 2013
Media Mogul Danny Bakewell Sr. and Dodgers Star Matt Kemp Marshal before an estimated 200,000 spectators on parade route The week brisk cold temperatures gave way to a ray of sunshine ... read more >>
Written by Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer 24 January 2013
Media Mogul Danny Bakewell Sr. and Dodgers Star Matt Kemp Marshal before an estimated 200,000 spectators on parade route The week brisk cold temperatures gave way to a ray of sunshine ... read more >>
Whassup Wit That? Denise Hunter Sets The Record Straight
Written by Super User II 23 January 2013
DENISE HUNTER SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON KJLH'S "WHASSUP WIT THAT?" SHOW WITH REVEREND MICHAEL FISHER Inglewood, Calif. - Denise Hunter, president of FAME Assistance Corporations and former first ... read more >>
Written by Super User II 23 January 2013
DENISE HUNTER SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON KJLH'S "WHASSUP WIT THAT?" SHOW WITH REVEREND MICHAEL FISHER Inglewood, Calif. - Denise Hunter, president of FAME Assistance Corporations and former first ... read more >>
Congresswoman Hahn Backs President Obama’s Gun Violence Prevention Proposals
Written by Congresswoman Janice Hahn 19 January 2013
Congresswoman Janice Hahn Congresswoman Janice Hahn Backs President Obama’s Gun Violence Prevention Proposals Congresswoman Janice Hahn, a member of the House Democratic Gun Violence ... read more >>
Written by Congresswoman Janice Hahn 19 January 2013
Congresswoman Janice Hahn Congresswoman Janice Hahn Backs President Obama’s Gun Violence Prevention Proposals Congresswoman Janice Hahn, a member of the House Democratic Gun Violence ... read more >>
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Presidential Impact
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga (Contributing Writer) 19 January 2013
In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington. Obama's second ... read more >>
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga (Contributing Writer) 19 January 2013
In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington. Obama's second ... read more >>
Algeria: 12 hostages have died in the siege
Written by Anis Belghoul and Paul Schemm Associated Press 18 January 2013
This is a April 19, 2005 fiel photo released by Statoil via NTB scanpix, shows the Ain Amenas gas field in Algeria, where Islamist militants raided and took hostages Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013. British ... read more >>
Written by Anis Belghoul and Paul Schemm Associated Press 18 January 2013
This is a April 19, 2005 fiel photo released by Statoil via NTB scanpix, shows the Ain Amenas gas field in Algeria, where Islamist militants raided and took hostages Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013. British ... read more >>