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Couple Announce Engagement
Written by Cherly Tillman Lee (Family Editor) 18 April 2011
If your fiancé hasn't surprised you with the presentation of a ring he selected or a family heirloom that has been handed down through generations, then go shopping and decide together. Although this ... read more >>

Panache Images Modeling Troupe Presents a Circus of Fashion’ Slated for May 8
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 18 April 2011
Mother's Day Fashion Drama, and it is shaping up to be one of their best.This year's theme is, "A Circus of Fashion." The audience will be entertained as the troupe creates an "impressive" wardrobe, set ... read more >>

Resources and tips for the millions of Alzheimer’s caregivers
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 04 April 2011
Resources and tips for the millions of Alzheimer's caregivers, a group at risk of emotional, health, work and relationship issuesAlzheimer's takes a toll on more than just the 5 million Americans living ... read more >>

Brotherhood Crusade presents: A Scholastic Experience
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 April 2011
The Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade is offering a unique anti-obesity and violence prevention soccer program to children and youth ages 6 - 17 years of age for free. The program will commence at the EXPO ... read more >>

Sprite Step Off is Back with $100,000 in Scholarships
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2011
Six-City Tour Starts March 19 with Regionals in Charlotte; Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Houston also Host Regionals; National Finals in Washington, D.C.Are you ready to be crowned the next ... read more >>

Mesereau Clinic Hosts Federal Judge Otis Wright
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2011
U.S. District Court Judge Otis D. Wright II will discuss "Drug prosecutions: Federal vs. State Court" on Saturday, March 26th at 11 a.m., at the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic, located at 8722 Crenshaw Blvd. ... read more >>

20 Year GLAAACC Anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2011
Bank of America, GLAAACC 2011 Dinner Chair Supports and Celebrates 20th Yr. GLAAACC AnniversaryThe Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) will celebrate their 18th Annual Economic ... read more >>

Poetry Contest Winners Announced
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 11 March 2011
Poetry Contest Winners Announced The judges have selected the four winners of our LA Sentinel/LA Watts Times Black History Poetry Contest. Winners are as follows:1ST Place Winner -Brunei Terrell (13 ... read more >>

Remember Me? (Poem)
Written by Hendrick J. 11 March 2011
Remember Me? The man who had to go through the back door of the restaurant, who made it possible for you to eat at “Red Lobster” in unbiased peace. I faced constant emotional and mental devastation, ... read more >>

Jenesse Center, Inc.’s 2011 Silver Rose Honors “What A Little Love Can Do Project”
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 04 March 2011
Halle Berry and Design Team Celebrated for Re-Imagining Shelter Life for Families at Jenesse CenterJenesse Center, Inc. is proud to announce the "What A Little Love Can Do Project" as one of its distinguished ... read more >>

Brandiva & Sir Jerk’s Works!
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 03 March 2011
Beverly O'Bryant & Karl Thomas AKA Brandiva & Sir JerkThe Caribbean & Soul Gourmet Catering Service serves some of the best soul and Jamaican food around.By Brian W. Carter. Sentinel Staff ... read more >>

First African American Teacher in Los Angeles
Written by Cherly Tillman Lee (Family Editor) 03 March 2011
By Cheryl Tillman LeeFamily EditorBessie Bruington Burke, Educator, 1891 - 1968. Burke was born in Los Angeles, a distinguished humanitarian, in addition she became a noted administrative educator.Mrs. ... read more >>

Blacks History Art Contest Calls for Entries
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 February 2011
In Tribute to Black History Month, area Jr. and Sr. High School students are invited to compete in a drawing contest on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the "Art Walk In The Plaza" Baldwin Hills Crenshaw ... read more >>

Bank of America Executives Join Moutoussamy-Ashe at CAAM for Presentation on Daufuski Island
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 February 2011
(L-R) Bank of America Senior Vice President and Market Executive Keith A. Drake, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, and California African American Museum Executive Director Charmaine Jefferson.-Photo by Earl Dotson ... read more >>

Paint It Forward: Art That Saves Lives and She Cares Foundation Honor Moms of the NBA
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 February 2011
Paint It Forward Art FoundationPAINT IT FORWARD - ART THAT SAVES LIVES!(tm) AND SHE CARES FOUNDATION HONOR MOMS OF THE NBA AT THE ART THAT SAVES LIVES! SPORTS ART EXHIBITION AND CHARITY AUCTION DURING ... read more >>

Daughters of the American Revolution Honor Dr. Slaton
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 February 2011
Daughters of the American Revolution honor the memory of one of its first African-American members on the West Coast, Dr. Nelle Becker Slaton, at cemetery dedication ceremony.In an historic gathering, ... read more >>

Resolve to Get Healthy
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 February 2011
It's no secret that counting calories and exercising keep us fit ... But those steps are just part of the equationPicking up enough proteins during the day can be just as important as doubling up with ... read more >>

Eunice Johnson and Ebony Fashion Fair
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 February 2011
A woman with a love of color and a passion for helping others, Eunice W. Johnson started Ebony Fashion Fair in 1956, as a fundraiser for a New Orleans hospital. Under her direction, the Ebony Fashion ... read more >>

Celebrate the New Year in California with 5 Free Crapemyrtles from the Arbor Day Foundation
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 January 2011
Residents of California can ring in the New Year by receiving 5 free crapemyrtle trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2011."These small flowering trees will provide any landscape ... read more >>

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Honors Memories of Its Founders
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 January 2011
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the international fraternal association, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will celebrate it's Centennial Anniversary on January 5th. Founded at Indiana University, ... read more >>

Our Authors Study Club, Inc. Celebrates 66 years of African American History in L.A.
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 January 2011
Our Authors Study Club, Inc., recently announced their Honorary Chair for 2011, Mr. Kenneth Bentley, Vice President of Nestle USA, Inc. In his position he is responsible for community affairs, educational ... read more >>

Census Results Reveal Blacks Leaving Large Cities
Written by Dorothy Rowley (Special to NNPA from the AFRO-American Newspapers) 30 December 2010
Flight Could Dilute and Shift Black Political PowerBy Dorothy RowleySpecial to the NNPA from the AFRO-American Newspapers Black residents are increasingly departing large U.S. cities - a shift that could ... read more >>

Assemblyman Davis Collects Toys for Underserved Children
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 December 2010
The Assemblyman doing a duetAssemblyman Davis Hosts 2010 Holiday Celebration and Toy DriveAssemblyman Mike Davis hosted the 2010 Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive at the magnificent Natural History Museum, ... read more >>

Rain Fails to Dampen Wesson’s Winter Wonderland
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 December 2010
Despite a steady down-pour of rain this past Saturday, the spirits of over 1,200 area residents were high as they braved the elements to enjoy Councilmember Herb Wesson's annual Winter Wonderland for ... read more >>

Recycled Clothing Finds a New Home Inside Next Generation Ford Focus
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2010
Ford is using recycled cottons in the interior of the new 2012 Focus as part of carpet backing and sound absorption materialCotton from post-consumer, recycled blue jeans is an example of the material ... read more >>

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